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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.

Ban on night races around iconic Hanoi lake

Authorities in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District have proposed banning running events around Hoan Kiem Lake during the night because of the impact on residents.

Hanoians struggle with rove beetle blisters

People in many areas in Hanoi are struggling with a species of insect commonly known as the rove beetle, which can cause skin blisters.

Hanoi calls for correction of unacceptable behaviour in schools

The Hanoi People's Committee has written to relevant bodies, urging the enhancement of cultural standards and for them to address behaviour issues within the educational sector.

Overnight electric bike charging at Hanoi's mini apartment buildings banned

According to an official dispatch recently issued by the Hanoi authorities, mini apartment buildings should build proper electric bike charging stations and not allow overnight charging.

Hanoi to build five bridges to develop urban areas along Hong River

These bridges will play an important role in the city’s transport infrastructure system connecting many urban areas with ring roads.

Long Bien Bridge preservation a central piece in Red River Zoning plan

Highlighting the grace of the Red River, the Long Bien Bridge is an iconic landmark in Hanoi.

Most popular venues for Halloween 2023 in Hanoi

Halloween, a Western festival, has been celebrated by youth in Vietnam for the past decade.

Models perform Ao dai on Hanoi pedestrian street

On the evening of October 27, the 2nd Hanoi Tourist Ao Dai Festival 2023 the theme "Discovering the beauty of Hanoi" opened at the walking space around the Hoan Kiem Lake.

Over 1,000 illegally built residential buildings found in Hanoi

Hanoi has discovered 1,062 homes that were illegally built during recent inspections of housing construction projects.

Japanese Koi fish banned from Hanoi pond

Hanoi authorities have requested to relocate eight tonnes of Japanese Koi fish from a local lotus pond.

Hanoi promotes development of ice skating

Amateur and professional ice skating tournaments serve to encourage participation and identify talented athletes for training. Some athletes who have participated in these events have gone on to achieve success in international tournaments.

Dengue fever cases see sharp rise in Hanoi

According to the Hanoi Center for Disease Control (CDC) one person has died as a result of the infection.