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Exhibition tells about street vendors in Hanoi

An exhibition about the life of street vendors and their street cries will be organized at the French cultural center L’Espace in Hanoi from September 13 to October 31.

 

Exhibition features life of Luminor Photo' owner

A documentary photo exhibition about the life of Nguyen Van Chanh, owner of the famous Luminor Photo photography stores in the North of Vietnam during the French colonial period, is running at Matca Space for Photography in Hanoi.

 

Festival draws int’l experimental artists

The 4th International Experimental Theatre Festival will take place in Hanoi from October 4 to 13. The festival will include the participation of eight international troupes and 14 Vietnamese troupes.

Sorting garbage at source still faces delays

Hanoi asked local residents to sort domestic waste at source 10 years ago in a pilot program. The municipal authorities have also passed regulations to implement this on a large scale. However, everything remains on paper.

Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau: Cultural diplomacy helps to duplicate nation’s soft power

Having been to more than 100 countries and thus having lived, studied and worked for dozens of years abroad, veteran diplomat Pham Sanh Chau has made significant contributions to realising Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy.

No serious contamination risks after Hanoi light bulb warehouse blaze

The Rang Dong JSC has said it no longer uses mercury and other toxic chemicals in it products, clearing concerns over possible contamination after the fire at its light bulb warehouse on Wednesday.

 

Vehicles large contributors to Hanoi’s air pollution

Transportation, construction and cooking at home are among factors causing pollution both indoors and outdoors in Hanoi.

Hanoi warned of severe air pollution

Hanoi experienced serious air pollution over the last few days.

 

Fire engulfs Hanoi light source firm

Fire ravaged Hanoi-based Rang Dong Light Source & Vacuum Flask Jsc for hours on Wednesday evening, which is forecasted to bring about huge losses.

Silk industry at Ma Chau village

Ma Chau silk village, at Nam Phuoc town, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province, is a famous traditional handicraft village associated with the history of Duy Xuyen district. 

The path of domestic garbage in Hanoi

Hanoi has opened many sanitary waste collection points, but the capital city is still at risk of being flooded with garbage.

Licence compulsory for motorbike drivers in Hanoi

Drivers of xe om – or motorbike taxis – carrying passengers and goods and drivers of non-motorised vehicles will have to register with authorised agencies, according to a new draft regulation.

Difficulties remain in ensuring food safety in Hanoi

Efforts to improve food service quality have spurred positive changes in the capital city of Hanoi, however, challenges remain in food safety control work, experts said.

A visit to Tay Dang communal house

The Tay Dang communal house was recognized as a special national relic site in late 2013. The structure, with its exceptional architecture, is a museum of 16th century Vietnamese folk arts.

 

Hanoi Innovation Summit 2019 to take place next week

Hanoi Innovation Summit 2019 will take place at the National Convention Centre on August 29-10.

Court announces sentences for land violations in Thanh Oai District

Hanoi People’s Court on Tuesday handed sentences to nine officials of Bich Hoa Commune for violations in land management.

Hang Ma street makes preparations ahead of mid-Autumn festival

With the mid-Autumn festival just around the corner, Hang Ma street in Hanoi has been lit-up by colourful ornaments, allowing visitors to enjoy the festive atmosphere when wandering around the area.

Thai language advocate honoured as national role model

Artisan Sam Van Binh was among 12 outstanding citizens honoured at the national gathering of role models in studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, held recently in Hanoi.

Hang Ma street makes preparations ahead of mid-Autumn festival

With the mid-Autumn festival just around the corner, Hang Ma street in Hanoi has been lit-up by colourful ornaments, allowing visitors to enjoy the festive atmosphere when wandering around the area.

Veteran artists show silk paintings in Hanoi

Silk paintings depicting nature and the female form are on display at an exhibition titled 'August' in Hanoi.