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Exhibition featuring young artists opens in Hanoi

An exhibition showcasing new and creative perspectives from the young Vietnamese artists' club of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association is being held in the Art Exhibition House in the city's Ngo Quyen Street.

International Day of Yoga to be held in Hanoi in June

The 6th International Day of Yoga in Vietnam will be held on June 21 with new measures for social distancing.

Hanoi spends VND114 billion on street cleanup

Hanoi authorities have agreed to spend VND114 billion (USD4.95 million) on washing local streets in order to help mitigate air pollution and relieve the scorching heat.

Free concert featuring experimental music to be held in Hanoi

A concert where the audience can join the journey of understanding experimental music will be open for all at French cultural institute L’Espcace on June 12.

Deteriorated Hanoi apartment buildings threaten hundreds of people

Hundreds of people are at risk living in deteriorated apartment buildings in Hanoi.

Internal migrant workers in Hanoi face poverty, danger

Thousands of internal migrant workers from nearby provinces’ rural areas have come to Hanoi to earn livings by working tough jobs full of hardships.

Lotus flowers bloom on the outskirts of Hanoi

Located over 50km from the centre of Hanoi, a lotus pond in An Phu commune, My Duc district, Hanoi, is in full bloom, attracting a large number of visitors to take photos.

Hanoi sees hordes of people flock to white lotus flower pond

As we move into June an array of visitors can be seen paying a visit to a white lotus flower pond situated in Thanh Oai district of Hanoi, serving to generate huge profits for local gardeners.

Hanoi swelters in grip of summer heat wave

Localities throughout the north of the country, including Hanoi, have been enduring a major hot spell at the start of summer with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius.

Picturesque view of summer lotus flowers blooming in Hanoi

As thousands of lotus flowers begin to fully bloom following the arrival of June, Hanoi is being blessed with an array of picturesque and peaceful scenery.

First off-road motorbiking course opened in Hanoi

Off-road motorbike racers in Hanoi have had the first course for training and practising in Long Bien District.

Hanoi declares emergency over erosion in Chuong My

Hanoi’s People's Committee has officially declared an emergency over erosion in some communes of Chuong My District.

NA Standing Committee discusses financial and budget policies for Hanoi

Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung presented a report on piloting some financial and budget mechanisms and policies, affirming the need to develop a resolution suitable to the city.

Hanoi covered in straw smoke

Many areas in the suburban Phuc Tho District in Hanoi have been covered in smoke caused by rice straw burning.

Banyan trees beat Hanoi’s summer heat

Hanoi is not only known for its old streets but also century-old banyan trees, which have stood against time and witnessed many historical ups and downs. 

Rice harvest season starts in Hanoi

The rice fields under the mountains in the suburban area in My Duc District, Hanoi have been ready for the harvest season.

Ancient relic in Hanoi in danger of collapse

Ba Voi Temple, in Dong Anh District, Hanoi City, one of the city's most ancient relics, is at danger of collapse due to serious subsidence impacted by a local river.

Hanoi enjoys charming beauty of white lotus flowers in full bloom

Areas on the outskirts of Hanoi have seen thousands of white lotus flowers begin to bloom as their charm adds to the elegant beauty around the capital at this time of year.

Red flamboyant flowers in full bloom in capital

With spring gradually turning into summer, the sight of beautiful flowers like Red flamboyant can be seen in full bloom throughout Hanoi, creating romantic scenery that is ideal for local residents and guests to the capital to enjoy.

Hit by Covid-19, Vietnam enterprises turn to domestic market

A market with population of nearly 100 million is more than enough for domestic firms to boost sales and expand market shares.