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Cultural heritage values of Hanoi introduced in exhibitions

A series of exhibitions honouring the cultural heritage values of Hanoi have been opened at the Hanoi Museum, as part of the events celebrating Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day on November 23.

Residents in Hanoi capital infected with dengue virus type DEN-3

Along with dengue virus types DEN-1 and DEN-2 in circulation, health professionals in Hanoi have recently detected another type of DEN-3 in blood samples of several infected cases throughout the city.

Hanoi struggles with severe air pollution

The air quality in the capital on November 22 exceeded the red-warning level, reaching purple, meaning that the air quality of the local atmosphere has reached a very unhealthy level for local residents.

Hanoi Culture and Food Festival 2023 to take place next month

Festival goers will also have a chance to take part in folk games, cultural, art and food exchanges; and seminars on human resources development to facilitate the food industry.

Capital Law: Decentralization must be associated with supervision, inspection

The Capital Law, after 10 years in effect, has exposed many problems. Experts believe that Hanoi, which has been growing rapidly, needs a higher legal status.

Hanoi hosts activities to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day

The management board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter on November 18 kicked off a wide range of activities in the Old Quarter in the capital city to mark the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day which falls on November 23.

Hanoi Creative Design Festival opens

The 2023 Hanoi Creative Design Festival opened on November 17 evening at the Gia Lam train factory with various interesting activities.

Hanoi launches convertible single-decker bus route

Hanoi’s convertible single-decker buses hit the road in the capital on November 18 as part of the newly launched City Tour 3, offering foreign tourists a chance to explore the city from a different view.

Hanoi buildings shake after 5.4 magnitude quake hits China-Myanmar border

Tall buildings in Vietnam’s Hanoi capital have shaken after a strong earthquake jolted a border area between China and Myanmar on November 17 morning.

Sand auction prices reach record high, raising concern

With the auction winning price 200 times higher than the reserve price, the sand price in the market may be unacceptable to both the state and people.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter gearing up for Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day

The capital of Hanoi is set to host a wide range of activities from November 18 to December 17 in the Old Quarter to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day that falls on November 23.

Special train services offered in Hanoi

The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) has announced that it will offer special train services shuttling between the centre of Hanoi and Gia Lam train factory which is the venue of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023 from November 17-26.

What is the fate of railway cafes in Hanoi?

While Hanoi authorities believe that prohibiting railway cafes ensures social security, economists warn the ban will cause a special tourism product to disappear.

Hanoi Culture and Food Festival 2023 to take place next month

The Hanoi Culture and Food Festival 2023 will be held at the Thong Nhat Park from December 1- 3, the municipal Department of Culture and Sports has announced.

Traditional festivals in Hanoi's metropolitan are revived

Many festivals in Hanoi have their own characteristics that must be preserved and restored.

Long Bien to become new city centre on the riverbank

Long Bien has truly become one of the busiest and bustling places of the capital. Thanks to infrastructure framework invested synchronously, the district has attracted investors and created a huge source of revenue for the budget.

Local craft storytelling as a marketing tool

Hanoi is home to some 1,300 handicraft villages, but many of their products are of little interest to foreign tourists.

Preserving heritage: Artisans thrive in Hanoi's rural villages

Some periods are characterized by the birth of unique and high-quality artistic works that have gained fame.

Asia Smart City Summit 2023 to be held in Hanoi in late November

The event will highlight the digital transformation program focused on building a smart Hanoi by 2025, with a vision for 2030.

Hanoi adjusts general planning with two satellite urban areas

Hanoi authorities have decided to reduce the number of satellite urban areas from five to two, under the project adjusting the Capital's general planning to 2045, with a vision to 2065.