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2020 K-Pop Super Concert to wow Hanoi audiences next January

The 2020 K-Pop Super Concert will take place at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on January 11, 2020, as an activity to celebrate the 27th anniversary diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Hanoi affected by waste from craft villages

Dust and smoke from production workshops in Hanoi and neighboring provinces are one of the reasons behind the serious air pollution in the capital city.

Proposed filling of Hanoi lake faces strong opposition

The proposal to fill up a part of Hanoi's Thanh Cong Lake to build apartment blocks has been strongly opposed.

 

Slow compensation continues plaguing residents near Hanoi dump

Many people living near Nam Son dumping site in Hanoi’s outlying district of Soc Son gathered to block rubbish trucks from entering.

 

Female artist to showcase silk paintings

Silk paintings by Hanoian female artist Nguyen Thu Huong will be presented at an exhibition that will be open at 5pm, December 30 at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum.

Hanoi authorities attempt to address air pollution

Hanoi People's Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung signed Directive 19 on December 25 asking related agencies to quickly deal with air pollution and let pupils stay home on bad air days. 

 

Joyful Christmas atmosphere in Vietnam

Christmas season has arrived, and the festive atmosphere can be felt everywhere.

Mongolian men arrested for pickpocketing

Hoan Kiem District Police on Tuesday announced they have arrested two Mongolian men for pickpocketing.

Hanoi eyes better air quality monitoring

Le Tuan Dinh, deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment, speaks on Hanoi’s plan to install more air quality monitoring stations.

Capital citizens in a fog over fight against air pollution

Late on Saturday, the Ministry of Health, for the first time, released a list of 14 recommendations for coping with air pollution.

Dense fog descends on the streets of Hanoi

Residents in Hanoi woke up to the capital being covered in a thick blanket of fog on the morning of December 24, reducing visibility for commuters on streets throughout the city.

Nhat Tan peach blossoms signal first signs of Tet in Hanoi

Branches of peach and soft pink peach blossoms have been put on display for sale at the famous Quang An flower market in Tay Ho district of Hanoi, signaling the start of the festive period leading up to the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Hanoi assesses earthquake risks

Hanoi’s Department of Construction (DoC) has asked localities to check buildings, particularly high-rise apartment blocks and reservoirs, to prepare for earthquakes.

Santa delivery services in high demand

Santa Claus delivery services are becoming extremely busy over the last few days.

 

Hanoi resumes use of water trucks to wash away dust

Hanoi mayor Nguyen Duc Chung has asked local bodies to bring back water trucks to wash the streets with a view to reducing air pollution nearly three years after their suspension, VnExpress reported.

 

Learn sign language with silent tour

Christmas is coming to town! More than 20 young people celebrated an early Christmas by attending a sign language class themed ‘Silent tour’ in a cozy café in Hanoi on Sunday night.

Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts hosts exhibition showcasing artwork on military

A total of 56 artworks have been put on display at the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi as part of a range of activities taking place in the build-up to the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army.

Peach blossoms on Hanoi streets signals Tet

Peach blossoms have appeared on Au Co Street in Hanoi, signalling that the Lunar New Year or Tet is approaching.

Vietnam looks for solutions for air pollution

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has been assigned to look for solutions for environmental problem especially air pollution.

 

Contemporary works by emerging artists on display in Hanoi

Young, talented Vietnamese and international artists are showcasing contemporary artworks at the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) in Hanoi.