VietNamNet Bridge – For those who cannot travel far, they can choose one of the following places near Hanoi capital to enjoy the holiday with their families and friends.

 Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite economic difficulties, many residents of the capital have found a way to earn a stable living.

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 100 photos featuring the daily life of locals and soldiers based at sea and on the country's islands are on display in downtown Ha Noi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi People’s Procuracy on May 27 proposed imposing a 30-year jail charge on one of Vietnam’s top banking tycoons, Nguyen Duc Kien, for his role in a multi-million dollar scandal uncovered last year.

VietNamNet Bridge – The value of the architecture and exquisite beauty of the Hanoi Cathedral and the Cua Bac Church are still praised after nearly 100 years.

The first ever concert to front line oboists will be held in Ha Noi on Sunday. The oboists will perform pieces by international and Vietnamese composers.

 A blistering heat wave has hit Ha Noi and northern and central provinces in recent days, leaving streets deserted and air conditioners on full blast.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Al-Noor Masjid (Light) is the only mosque in northern Vietnam. It has been located on Hang Luoc Street for over a century.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Trillions of dong have been poured into shipbuilding projects in recent years. However, the projects have either never been completed, or never been put into use.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi Water Supply Company has promised to provide enough water to Hanoians. However, clean water remains a luxurious good for them.

 Hanoi commits security to foreigners; Vietnam attends ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting (ALMM); Government tightens vehicle resale rules; Japan funds JPY60 mln for Vietnam’s IT training

 VietNamNet Bridge – The capital city of Ha Noi will consider doubling administrative fines on construction violations with the aim of strictly tightening related regulations.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Major-general Nguyen Duc Huy put on his glasses to see photos of himself and his comrades more clearly at an exhibition by photographer Tran Viet Van that opened yesterday (May 19) in Ha Noi.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi has recorded two deaths from rabies this year, after two years without any cases of the disease.

 Diseases that often occured during the summer were threatening to break out in Ha Noi, said health experts at a conference on disease prevention and control, food safety and hygiene on Thursday.

Hanoi aims to become a green and clean city by 2030, with environmental pollution in the inner-city area to be solved, according to a recent plan approved by the municipal People’s Committee.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Sidewalk restaurants are a special feature of Hanoi. Enjoying delicious cuisines at age-old restaurants in the Old Quarter is very interesting.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Embassy of America in Vietnam and CAMA Vietnam will host the second annual music festival ASEAN Pride - Celebrating Diversity from 1 p.m. on May 24 at the American Club in Hanoi.

 VietNamNet Bridge –Vietnam Fall-Winter Fashion Week 2014 will take place in Hanoi from May 11 to 14, with the participation of 17 designers who will introduce 800 designs.