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Hanoi leader requests full investigation into sexual assaults against foreign women

Mayor of Hanoi capital Chu Ngoc Anh has directed the Hanoi Police to urgently investigate and strictly handle sexual assaults against foreign women in the West Lake area in Tay Ho District.

Three-year-old girl survived 13-storey fall

A 3-year-old girl miraculously survived falling from the 13th-floor balcony of an apartment building in Hanoi, caught by a passer-by.

3rd train of Hanoi’s metro railway arrives in Vietnam

The third metro train of the Nhon-Hanoi station urban railway project has arrived at Hai Phong Port in the northern city of Hai Phong, according to the Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board (MRB).

Stunning wild pear flowers in Hanoi streets

Late-February to early-March is the best time of year to observe the vibrant wildflower of pear in some streets in the capital city.

Hanoi’s Party Chief, Chairman join local farmers on their fields

On February 19, Hanoi's Party Secretary Vuong Dinh Hue and Hanoi Chairman Chu Ngoc Anh went to the fields with farmers in Di Mau commune in Thach That district to open the spring crop.

Hanoi orders closure of streetside stalls, religious sites

The capital city of Hanoi has ordered the closure of streetside stalls, monuments, temples and pagodas from February 16 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Young families return to Hanoi after a long Tet holiday

In the flow of people returning to Hanoi after the 7-day lunar New Year holiday (Tet), there were kids sitting behind their mothers on motorbikes, with countryside specialties tied behind the vehicles.

Hanoi closes sidewalk eateries, cafés to curb COVID-19 spread

On February 16, Hanoi's competent forces were down the street to check vendors’ obedience to COVID-19 epidemic preventive regulations.

Vietnam prioritizes technological solutions in building urban infrastructure

Building urban infrastructure towards green growth is a necessary goal in the urbanization process, in order to adapt to climate change.

A peaceful Hanoi on first morning of Lunar New Year

On the first morning of the Lunar New Year, the weather in Hanoi is pleasantly cool, the air is fresh, and the streets are peacefully quiet.

Hang Bac street - birthplace of Hanoi’s silver jewellery

Hang Bac is viewed as the “most expensive” among Hanoi’s 36 old streets. In the past, people living on this street relied on three major jobs, involving silver ingot and jewellery making, and money exchange.

Top leader wishes Hanoi prosperous New Year

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong on February 11 night made a Tet visit to the Hanoi Party Committee, during which he wished the capital will build on its attained achievements to build a more prosperous city.

Hanoi to let off fireworks at one place

People will stay at home and enjoy the high altitude firework display on Vietnam Television, which is scheduled to be live broadcast on Lunar New Year's Eve.

The life at a Hanoi's quarantine center a few days before Tet

Several days before the Lunar New Year (Tet), the quarantine center based at the 58 Artillery Regiment in Quoc Oai district, Hanoi was in a quiet atmosphere. 

Animated Hanoi preparing for Tet

Pre-Tet days are the most colourful time of Hanoi when the capital changes its coat into a new vital color of spring and joy.

Hanoi gives harsh sanction to violation of Covid-19 prevention rules

Hanoi has listed 15 acts of violation and corresponding punishments ranging from administrative fine to criminal prosecution.

Oldest bookstore on Hanoi's Dinh Le Street

Nestled quietly in the small attic of the old dormitory on Dinh Le Street in Hanoi, Mao Bookstore has become a familiar destination for book lovers in the capital city.

Hanoi to roll out COVID-19 vaccinations to all residents

Hanoi authorities plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations to all residents, said a senior official.

Transmitting Covid-19 to 12 people, Hanoi man considered a super-contagious case

Patient 1694, a 40-year-old man in Nam Tu Liem district, Hanoi, is considered a super-infectious case after transmitting Covid-19 to eight F1 and 4 F2 cases.

COVID-19: Hanoi puts the brakes on festivities, mass gatherings

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh has requested a halt to festive activities and mass gathering events in public places and stadiums in the face of a COVID-19 resurgence.