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Hanoi's Old Quarter recreates traditional Tet customs

Cultural spaces in Hanoi's Old Quarter will be filled with traditional Tet activities, such as decorating the 12 zodiac animals and showcasing celebration space.

Hanoi plans to start construction of Thuong Cat bridge in October

Hanoi announced the selected design for its Thuong Cat bridge project on January 25, with construction planned to start on October 10.

Traditional Tet activities recreated at Thang Long imperial citadel

The atmosphere of the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, is being introduced as part of the Happy Tet 2024 programme held at the historic Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.

Hanoi French-style villa opens to visitors after two years of renovation

A French-style villa at 49 Tran Hung Dao Street in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District will officially open to visitors on Friday after two years of restoration.

Hanoi to open peach blossom, kumquat and OCOP products festival tonight

This is part of the programme "Connecting potential - Adding value - Sustainable development" of traditional craft village values

District seeks Hà Nội assistance for West Lake makeover

The district government will set aside around VNĐ1.2 trillion ($49 million) from its coffers to finance the plan and is requesting Hanoi to cover the rest ($122 million).

Hanoi’s industrial production to recover soon

Hanoi has been implementing measures to support enterprises to regain growth momentum in 2024, according to Acting Director of the city’s Department of Industry and Trade Tran Thi Phuong Lan.

Young Vietnamese artists inspired by Japanese woodblock prints

Inspired by Japanese woodblock prints, young Vietnamese artists bring a personal touch to their work, creating an artistic interplay between Vietnam and Japan.

Costs for Hanoi's Metro No.2 project go up by over $652 million

In the proposal from Hà Nội’s authorities, the project will be put into operation by 2029 – 14 years later than the original deadline of 2015 – with two additional years for training, operation, and maintenance.

Sculptor and painter Ta Quang Bao: An icon of Vietnamese art

Hanoi-based sculptor Ta Quang Bao is considered an exceptional artist in Vietnamese visual arts, having created many monuments throughout the country.

Rare photos of Hanoi architecture revealed

The National Archives Center I will exhibit rare archival documents and photographs of the Grand Palais Hanoi, a significant piece of architecture that is now lost.

Hanoi takes measures to reduce traffic jams

Traffic jams has been mounting in Hanoi as the Tet (Lunar New Year) is approaching, prompting local authorities to try new ways to ease congestion, which is even worsened by construction sites.

Hanoi is home to eight newly designated national treasures

Among the eight newly recognized national treasures are five artifacts from the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, dating back to the 11th century.

Clean energy vehicles to replace diesel buses in Hanoi

The aim is to reduce air and noise pollution in the capital by developing a modern public transport network.

Hanoi seeks SEA record for 2,024 drones in sky on Lunar New Year's Eve

The capital city of Hanoi is expected to set a Southeast Asian record with a majestic light and sound performance supported by 2,024 unmanned aerial vehicles in the sky on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Thang Long Imperial Citadel recreates traditional Tet activities

Several vintage activities will be recreated to immerse Vietnamese and international visitors in the traditional Tet festival atmosphere.

Hanoi prepares for grand fireworks on Lunar New Year’s Eve

The fireworks will last for fifteen minutes from 12:00 AM on February 10.

Hanoi, HCM City seek new policies to develop urban railway system

Leaders of Hanoi and HCM City are planning to ask for specific mechanisms to develop urban railways.

Health Ministry recommends school closures if air pollution worsens

The Ministry of Health has recommended that Vietnamese kindergartens and elementary schools consider temporarily closing the door if air pollution in their localities climbs to hazardous levels for three consecutive days.

Who’s behind the $420 million horse race project in Hanoi?

The Soc Son district People’s Committee is collecting opinions from agencies, organizations and individuals about the 1/500-scale detailed planning for a multi-purpose entertainment complex and horse racetrack capitalized at $420 million.