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Re-enacting an 80s and 90s style wedding in Hanoi's Old Quarter

The program aims to restore the traditional values of Hanoians' weddings, an essential event in a person's life in any historical period.

Hanoi Tourism Festival 2023 kicks off

The Hanoi Tourism Festival 2023 opened at the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem lake in the capital city's downtown on March 24.

Hanoi seeks support from UNESCO in restoration of Kinh Thien Palace

Hanoi asked for continued support from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre (WHC) for a project to restore Kinh Thien Palace in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, which was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.

Hanoi to resume tourism services on West Lake

Hanoi may resume 12 tourism services on the West Lake including boat transportation, after six years of suspension.

Chickenpox cases soaring in Hanoi, mostly in children

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Hanoi yesterday reported that the capital city of Hanoi had 70 cases of chickenpox last week.

Hanoi's decade-long effort to clear pavements with no significant results

Despite efforts for 10 years, Hanoi's pavements are still cluttered and have not been returned to pedestrians.

Hanoi’s two famous markets are quiet, with slow sales

The two most famous shopping areas of the capital city, Hom and Hang Da markets, are no longer bustling with visitors as in previous years. Some booths have seen sales fall up to 70%.

Hanoi’s $30mil waste treatment plant abandoned as waste crisis continues

Hanoi has plans for 17 waste treatment sites, but only three are operating.

Hanoi among the cities with most trees in the world

One of the highlights of Hanoi's friendliness is the shade provided by its many trees.

Hanoi target urbanization rate of 75% by 2030

Urban planning is critical to Hanoi's socio-economic and urban development.

Parents targeted by scammers claiming child is injured, demanding money for treatment

The scammers insist parents immediately transfer money to cover the cost of surgery or treatment.

Hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter up for sale amid low occupancy rates

Privately owned hotels in the Old Quarter in Hanoi worth hundreds of billions of dong are seeking buyers.

Metal Age relics unearthed at Hanoi’s Dong Dau hill

A large number of artifacts dating back about 3,000 - 3,800 years belonging to the Metal Age have been unearthed during excavations at Dong Dau hill relic site in Hanoi’s Ba Vi outlying district, the Museum of Hanoi announced on March 13.

Hanoi to build US$351 million bridge over Red River

Hanoi City will build an eight-lane bridge across the Red River to connect the districts of Bac Tu Liem and Dong Anh.

Hanoi needs urgent, optimal solution for waste treatment capacity

Hanoi needs an urgent and optimal solution for waste treatment, environmental experts have said.

Hanoi builds synchronous policies to draw foreign investment

A conference linking hundreds of Hanoi and Singaporean enterprises was held in the capital city of Hanoi on March 7.

Habit of burning straw persists in Hanoi’s suburban areas

The burning of rice straw after harvesting in Hanoi's suburban districts not only causes air pollution and harm to human health, but also hinders traffic.

Hanoi to introduce electronic ticketing for public transport in 2024

Hanoi’s transport department is planning to introduce a unified electronic ticketing system for its public bus and metro services in 2024.

Two babysitters in Hanoi detained for beating little boy to death

Two women at an unlicensed kindergarten in Hanoi’s Thuong Tin District have been arrested for beating a 17-month-old boy to death.

Hanoi to submit amended Capital Law to parliament in May 2024

The upcoming Capital Law would help Hanoi address its shortcomings and current needs to ensure long-term growth in the next development phase.