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Hanoi paving stone quality criticised

Hanoi's Department of Construction has revealed four reasons for the quick deterioration of local pavements after recently being paved with costly natural stones.

Hanoi hotels expected to recover soon thanks to Chinese tourists

The return of Chinese tourists and business travelers is expected to help warm up the Hanoi hotel market.

Hanoi’s old villa restoration: For the past and future

The restoration of old villas shows Hanoi’s strong determination to preserve and create its own identity. This not only honors the past but also keeps the values for future generations.

Hanoi bike rentals in high demand as summer comes

Bike renting has soared in Hanoi as summer arrives, with more people wanting to cycle around West Lake.

Leading global professors to attend geotechnics conference in Hanoi

The 5th International Conference on Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (GEOTEC HANOI 2023) will take place in Hanoi on May 14 and 15, with the participation of world leading professors, organisers told the press on April 17.

Controversial colour of old French villa in Hanoi not final yet: authorities

The cost of the restoration effort for this villa has been given as VNĐ14 billion (US$597,142).

First electric taxi service launched in Hanoi

The GSM (Green - Smart - Mobility) Joint Stock Company – the first taxi service supplier using electric cars in Vietnam - launched its Xanh SM taxi service in Hanoi on April 14.

Hanoi karaoke bars to re-open if they meet fire-safety standards

This decision follows the tragic deaths of three firefighters in a karaoke blaze on August 1, 2022, which renewed attention to fire safety measures in the city’s entertainment venues.

Over 100-year-old trees at Hanoi Botanical Gardens dying

Some century-old trees at the Hanoi Botanical Gardens have died.

Hanoi to launch electric taxi this week

Green Taxi SM branded electric taxis will be available in public places and throughout Vincom's commercial center system in Hanoi.

Hanoi deals with shortage of public recreational spaces

The lack of public and recreational spaces for residents has always been an urgent issue and has been discussed for many years in the capital city of Hanoi. However, changes to Hanoi's urban landscape may soon be on the horizon.

Hanoi makes efforts to reduce air pollution

Air quality monitored at road-side stations, or so-called air quality from traffic, is worse than air quality in residential areas.

Concerns raised on impact of expanding businesses on Hanoi's West Lake

The full potential of West Lake has not yet been exploited, but experts and local people have raised concerns with the People’s Committee of the city on plans to operate more businesses on the lake.

Lack of parking spaces and clamping culture leads to conflicts

On March 28, Nguyễn Trung Dũng, 28, a security guard at a residential complex in Gia Lâm District, was killed after a taxi driver purposefully crashed into Dũng from behind.

Hanoi wants to continue issuing karaoke business licenses

The Hanoi People’s Committee has requested the city’s competent agencies to continue issuing business licenses for eligible karaoke bars to help prevent them from suspending their operations, reported the local media.

Hanoi's street-front houses lack coherent design and consistency: architects

Architects said that the incoherent structures of street-front houses are disrupting the capital’s urban landscape architecture.

Ninh Hiep - Hanoi’s largest fashion market in post-Covid period

Ninh Hiep market, Hanoi's largest fashion market, has become quiet because of the impact by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hanoi Opera House to close for one year-long renovation

Hanoi Opera House will close to the public for a year as it undergoes renovation, the theater’s director Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet said on April 3.

Million USD hospital project abandoned in Hanoi

A US$50 million international hospital project located in Cau Giay District, Hanoi, has remained idle for 26 years while the city is in need of many more medical facilities.

Bookmarked: self-service shop draws in book lovers

Entering a bookshop, choosing a favourite title, and skimming through for as long as you want with some relaxing music gently playing in the background, without being frowned at by the shopkeeper. This is surely a dream for book lovers in Vietnam.