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The dark side of urbanization: air pollution in big cities

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the leaders of Hanoi to apply radical solutions to handle air pollution.

Film about French painter Monet to be screened in Hanoi

A film about renowned French painter Claude Monet will be screened at the French cultural center L’Espace in Hanoi on November 9, starting at 7 p.m.

Vietnam national team receive warm welcome home from World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo and his players received a jubilant welcome as they returned home on October 16 after outplaying Indonesia 3-1 in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Bali.

An insight into the fascinating murals on display in Hanoi’s Chu Xa village

A group of young volunteers have transformed the plain walls of homes throughout Chu Xa village in Van Duc commune of Gia Lam district in Hanoi into beautiful mural paintings which showcase both nature and daily life.

Low rainfall worsened air quality in Hanoi

Last September recorded the lowest rainfall in the last six years, triggering air pollution and increasing the concentration of PM2.5, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announced on Monday.

Vietnam's beauty in pictures

Entitled ‘Creating new reality’, the top 10 outstanding entries submitted to the ‘Vietnam’s beauty’ photo contest in September have highlighted role of technology in improving and enhancing people’s lives. 

Hanoi authorities investigate oil discharging truck

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have asked local authorities in Hoa Binh to find the truck discharging oil and contaminating the Da River which is believed to be the cause of polluted tap water in Hanoi.

Events in Hanoi & HCMC on October 14-20

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Weather apps offer unreliable data

Hanoi's residents have been advised to be watchful of the applications they use to check the city's air quality.

Exhibition gathers 12 Southeast Asian photographers

A contemporary photography exhibition by 12 emerging Southeast Asian photographers will be held at Matca Space for Photography in Hanoi from October 11 to November 4.

OV community in Poland commemorate Hanoi’s Liberation Day

Vietnamese expats living in Warsaw, Poland, has recently held a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10).

Hanoi displayed through old paintings

Artwork inspired by Hanoi have been put on display at an exhibition to mark the capital’s 65th Liberation Day anniversary.

Never too old to do good deeds

At the age of 87, People’s Artist Le Thu is not that interested in growing old peacefully, she's more concerned about staying healthy so she can help other people.

Hue Museum displays Le Ba Dang collection in Hanoi

Hue Museum of Fine Arts has sent a collection of Le Ba Dang's works for art lovers in Hanoi to enjoy for the first time.

Teacher spends 17 years teaching children with disabilities for free

They all shared two things in common: they suffered from a disability and were members of a free class taught by Le Thi Hoa.

HCM City pollution blamed on thermo-power plants, vehicle emissions

The coal-fired power plants in the region are believed to be a main contributor to the increased pollution in HCM City.

Hanoi is not the world’s most polluted city: AirVisual

A separate annual world ranking elaborated by IQAir (owner of AirVisual) in partnership with Greenpeace in March showed that Hanoi was not in the world’s top 200 most polluted cities last year.

Joyful dragon dance festival celebrates Hanoi's liberation

The 2019 Hanoi Dragon Dance took place at the intersection of Dinh Tien Hoang and Hang Dau streets, in Hoan Kiem Lake's pedestrian area, on October 6, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10).

Vietnamese martial artists win seven golds at World Beach Pencak Silat Champs

A team of Vietnamese martial artists have secured a number of medals including seven golds, eight silvers, and six bronze medals at the first World Beach Pencak Silat Championship 2019 which recently concluded in Thailand.

Hanoi looks to become a creative city

In order to develop creativity and international connectivity, Hanoi has completed and submitted its application to become a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2019.