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Third ASEAN graphic arts competition to take place in Hanoi

The third ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in August as one among a series of important cultural and art events in 2020, the Vietnam’s ASEAN chairmanship year.

Hanoi leader pledges best conditions for Japan’s Uniqlo

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung pledged to create the best possible conditions for Japan’s Uniqlo company to do business in the city, during a reception on February 20 for Uniqlo Vice President Koyama Noriaki.

First-ever cat show held in Hanoi

A cat show was held in Hanoi for the first time last weekend, featuring over 50 cats of different breeds such as Exotic, Persian, and Maine-coon.

 

Hanoi to inspect use and management of apartment buildings

The Hanoi Construction Department has announced that it will inspect the use and management of apartment buildings in Hanoi this year.

Hanoi hands out red books to foreigners

Six foreign organisations and 35 foreigners were granted red books to purchase a number of apartments in Hanoi.

Street art made from recycled material goes on display in Hanoi

A street in Phuc Tan ward in Hanoi has been decorated by series of art displays that have been made using recycled rubbish.

Doctor with 'golden hands' helps infertile couples

The happiness of parenthood might sound simple to most people, yet for approximately one million infertile couples in Vietnam, it would be an impossible dream if there were not doctors like Tang Duc Cuong.

Rice cooking contest in Hanoi's Thi Cam village

On the 8th day of the first lunar month each year, Thi Cam village in Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem district holds a rice cooking contest. 

Former top planning official slams capital proposal

Architect Dao Ngoc Nghiem says the proposal to make the Hanoi Red River Delta the new 'Capital Region' would not receive strong support from the public or experts 

 

Hanoi, HCM City schools to stay shut for another week

The move means schools, universities and colleges in the country's two biggest cities will have been shut for a full three weeks after the end of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

 

Messy construction rampant in Hanoi’s suburban districts

Hanoi's outskirts districts have been blighted by rampant and disorganised construction in recent years, according to officials.

F1 Vietnam Grand Prix begins media accreditation process

The media accreditation process for the 2020 Formula 1 VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix began on February 12.

New centre for fine art development launched

The Lunet Art Development and Sponsorship Centre, a non-profit social organisation, was officially launched on Tuesday with the aim to promote art development and preserve the cultural characteristics of Vietnam.

Hanoi buildings tighten control over coronavirus prevention

Many buildings in Hanoi have deployed measures for coronavirus prevention.

Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway faces delay of trial operation

Many Chinese experts have yet to return to Vietnam for work due to the rapid spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, pushing back the date of the 20-day trial run of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway.

 

Shopping malls, entertainment centers in Hanoi desolate due to epidemic concerns

Vincom Center on Ba Trieu street, one of the busiest shopping malls in Hanoi, also spotted a few visitors.

Hanoi growers replant peach trees after Tet

Residents in Hanoi’s Nhat Tan Ward have replanted peach trees that were uprooted to celebrate Tet to prepare for a new crop.

More people shopping online due to coronavirus

To cope with the threat of coronavirus, many in Ha Noi are choosing to shop online or order food at home instead of facing crowds at brick and mortar stores and restaurants.

 

Peach blossom farmers back to work after Tet

Peach blossom farmers in Nhat Tan, a village famous for the flowers in Hanoi, keep in contact with people who hire their trees for Tet and collect them after the Lunar New Year so they can get to work early for the following festival.

 

People queue up to buy medical masks at standard price

Large groups of people have been patiently queuing up on Nguyen Hoang Ton street in Hanoi as they wait to receive coupons allowing them to buy medical face masks at a standard price amid the recent rise in prices that has occurred locally.