More than 15,000 smuggled cigars worth VNĐ4 billion (US$173,900) were seized in Hanoi, capital city police announced on Sunday.

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES

Despite their high prices, white apricot blossoms are a sought-after item by many customers in the lead up to the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

The Bach Mai Radio Broadcast Station is a meaningful construction marking the birth of the radio and television industry in Vietnam.

Cultural activities planned in Old Quarter as Tet, the Lunar New Year, approaches.

Hanoi parents are concerned about the notice that their children will not go to school on days of serious pollution.

With the Lunar New Year 2020 few weeks away, local farmers in Tay Tuu flower village in Hanoi is ready for the busiest season of the year

With just over three weeks to go until the Lunar New Year (Tet), many streets across Hanoi can be seen bearing festive decorations such as colourful bulbs, flowers, and numerous slogans.

Cashless payments grew strongly in 2019, with 635,000 transactions worth a total of VND380 trillion recorded each day, according to statistics from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

The Hanoi Communist Youth Union has announced a total of 10 individuals that have claimed the title of the “ten most outstanding young faces of 2019”.

Large quantities of local people have been out in force as they take to entertainment areas in order to enjoy a festive atmosphere on the first day of the New Year.

On December 31, many peach flower blossoms had been put on display at Hanoi's Quang An Market.

Thousands of people from Hanoi to Hoi An and HCM City went out onto the streets for the countdown and to welcome the New Year.

Ha Thai lacquer village in Duyen Thai commune in Hanoi’s outlying Thuong Tin district has more than 200 years of experience in making lacquer products. Until the early 20th century the village was called Cu Trang or Dong Thai.

In recent years, Hanoi has established itself as a magnet for visitors from both across the country and around the world, a status the city has achieved largely by bringing into play its long-standing heritages.

As many as 100 young artists will help ring in the new year with the musical extravaganza ‘Countdown 2020’ at Hoan Kiem Lake on December 31.

In the face of strong urbanisation, the preservation of unique cultural and architectural heritages in Hanoi is more urgent than ever.

ToiletSmartPublic applies automation and information technology, making a difference compared to ordinary toilets.

Authorities in Hanoi have considering releasing doves around Hoan Kiem pedestrianised area.

The Puppy Temple or Thuy Trung Tien Temple on Truc Bach Lake was originally built during the reign of King Ly Thai To (1010 to 1028).