A mid-20th-century French advertising poster in Hanoi, covered up shortly after its discovery in early 2023, was recently unveiled as a highlight of the Cua Nam Flower Garden art project.

The air quality in Hanoi reached “very unhealthy” levels in the early morning of March 5, placing the capital at the top of the world’s most air polluted cities list.

A programme with the theme of “Get on Hanoi 2024” will take place from March 9 to March 10 at the creative space of Tay Ho district in Hanoi, with the event set to draw crowds of visitors.

Hanoi will survey the demand for installing surveillance cameras in all areas, including historical sites, scenic spots, train stations, bus stops, airports and markets in the city.

In the survey by the People’s Committee of Nguyễn Du Ward, a majority of participants are in favour of the scheme and the construction of the Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Central Squares around the lake.

An ambitious development plan to breathe new life into the West Lake area has been given the green light. The programme includes permitting more water sports on the lake itself and allowing more leisure services, including golf courses, to be built.

As many as 42 handicraft artists have been honoured with the title of the Hanoi artisan in 2023, with a ceremony held at the centre of Vietnamese craft village quintessence in Gia Lam district, home to Bat Trang Ceramic Village, on February 28.

Heritage and ancient customs passed down from generation to generation are the precious legacies of the ancestors and must be well preserved.

The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed the municipal People’s Committee ask for the World Bank (WB)’s assistance in the technical design of the general layout for the Ngoc Hoi national railway station complex.

Hanoi Party Committee’s Secretary Dinh Tien Dung said Hanoi is considering establishing two cities, including in the north and west. In the future, another city called Son Tay – Ba Vi and a southern city will be set up.

These technology parks in the three major cities will give priority to the development of IT services and products with a high added value.

The Hanoi People's Committee has issued a plan to install more security cameras at public places and replace outdated models.

Hanoi has launched a comprehensive plan to eradicate pollution in craft villages by 2025.

Police from Hai Ba Trung District and Hoan Kiem District extinguished a bus fire early Thursday morning on Nguyen Khoai Street, Hanoi.

The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed offering free public transport services for people during four major holidays.

Phu Thuong, formally known as Gạ Village, is famous for its flavoursome, delicious steamed sticky rice.

Hanoi on February 20 announced the 2023 Public Administration Reform (PAR) Index of its departments, department-level agencies, and People’s Committees of districts, with the Department of Home Affairs and Dong Da district taking the lead.

The capital city of Hanoi is scheduled to start construction on four more bridges spanning the Red River this year.

The mudflats in the middle of and along the river are not far from the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake. While the current pedestrian space has been overloaded, the mudflats could be another choice for entertainment activities.

This year’s festival includes a modern 3D mapping sound and light show with the theme Âm Vang Mê Linh (The Echo of Mê Linh).