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Hanoi's Little Ambassadors promotes capital tourism

Visitors have been able to explore the famous tourist attractions of Hanoi in a very special way at no charge thanks to the members of Hanoi Free Private Tour Guides (HNFTGs).

Hanoians’ legendary glass used to contain draft beer

Hanoians like drinking draft beer together after working hours. They sit on large sidewalks instead of luxurious rooms with air conditioners, and use glasses that have existed through decades.

French painter and strong attachment to Hanoi

French painter Jean-Charles Sarrazin was first drawn to Vietnamese culture and people while studying fine arts in Hanoi nearly four decades ago.

Hanoi apartment supply hits 10-year low

Hanoi's increased housing supply in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter did not improve the city's cumulative total supply in the first nine months of the year.

Hanoi lacks schools, teachers, faces big education problems

Hanoi’s education is experiencing difficult days. The land bank is not large enough for building new schools, while unreasonable policies are causing a teacher shortage.

Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2023 to get underway in late October

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2023 will take place from October 27 to October 29 at Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian street area in the capital, according to details provided by the Hanoi People's Committee.

Public school shortage causes education sector’s dilemma in Hanoi

Statistics showed that Hanoi has an additional of 40,000 - 50,000 students each year, meaning it needs at least an additional of 20 public schools each year.

Hanoi reports increase in hand, foot, and mouth cases

The capital documented an additional of 265 hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) during the initial week of October, double the amount compared to the same period from last month, according to the capital’s Center for Disease Control (HCDC).

Bridges crossing Red River should be highlights in Hanoi's planning

Bridges play an important role in the city's development, and a city on both sides of the Red River will gradually take shape in the time ahead.

Nine railway routs to cost Hanoi $36.3 billion

Underfunded, growing population and rapid urbanization undermine Hanoi's public transport system.

Ten outstanding citizens honoured for their contributions to Hanoi

More than 800 people have been titled “good people, good deeds” while 10 individuals are honoured for their outstanding distribution to the city at an event held on Monday.

Government to move central offfices from Hanoi City Centre

The Government issued a report to the National Assembly on Friday that outlines the plan to relocate governmental offices away from Hanoi City Centre.

Bui Xuan Phai Awards honours filmmaker Dang Nhat Minh

People’s Artist director Dang Nhat Minh won the Grand Prize at the annual Bui Xuan Phai Awards ceremony held in Hanoi on October 5.

Hanoi hosts two international billiards tournaments

The Peri 9-ball Open Championship and Hanoi Open Championship will take place in Hanoi in October with the participation of famous players.

Hanoi to invest over $2.66b to build urban metro line No5

With an investment capital of over VND65 trillion (US$2.66 billion), this will be the largest urban railway line in terms of investment capital among the completed preliminary study reports in Hanoi.

Hanoi to spend VND15 trillion on park upgrade

Hanoi will spend VND15.08 trillion (USD625 million) on upgrading 30 local parks, according to the municipal people’s committee.

Hanoi reports dengue fever spike

Hospitals in Hanoi have reported a sharp rise in number of dengue fever infections with more serious cases.

Hanoi to host first-ever autumn festival

The debut version of the Hanoi autumn festival is set to get underway from September 29 to October 1 in areas surrounding Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake, as well as some other districts throughout the capital.

Hanoi Mid-Autumn Festival lights create beautiful photo opportunities

As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near, the capital city is being brightened with lanterns, marking it one of the most anticipated festivities of the year.

Discovering European street style in the heart of Hanoi

A pedestrian street in Hanoi’s Thanh Xuan district has become a favourite destination for local people and visitors, especially young people, as it is likened to a small European street lined with cafes and restaurants on both sides.