The image of honeycomb charcoal stoves is common on many streets in Hanoi, from big streets to narrow alleys. However, it is the "silent assassin" that pollutes the air and seriously affects human health.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has written to the Government Office and the relevant ministries and agencies, inviting them to a meeting to seek solutions to the air pollution in large cities, especially Hanoi and HCMC.

Many hotels across the country have been beautifully decorated with gorgeous Christmas trees to celebrate Christmas and New Year.

A film created by students from Viet Duc High School in Hanoi titled "The To-do list" has been recognised by winning the Outstanding Film Award at the 13th Asian International Children’s Film Festival in Japan.

Vu Van Vien, director of the Hanoi Department of Transport speaks about its plan to keep good transport flow for Hanoi during upcoming new year festivals.

Residents in the capital city are showing their mounting concern about the poor quality of air that has hit the capital over the past few days.

Nineteen real estate companies have been selected for renovating and rebuilding 30 old apartment buildings in Hanoi.

The number of apartments eligible for sale in HCMC and Hanoi is estimated to fall 25% this year, reaching 43,000 units, according to a report by property platform batdongsan.com.vn.

As air pollution in the capital city of Hanoi has reached alarming levels over the past week, the Ministry of Health has issued scores of recommendations for residents to alleviate the effects of poor air quality on their health.

The first-ever Vietnam International Beauty & Fashion Week closed with an impressive performance in Hanoi on December 15, with plenty of celebrities taking part in the stylish event.

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in collaboration with relevant agencies, is due to host the Homeland Spring 2020 program in Hanoi on January 18, 2020.

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES

The Red River has played a critical role in the historical and cultural life of Hanoi, Vietnam’s 1000-year-old capital. 

Pavements are increasingly encroached upon in Hanoi during the final months of the year as shopping demand rises.

Transportation activities make up 99 percent of the total CO emissions of HCM City.

Memories are kept alive thanks to generations of photographers in Lai Xa Village, 15km west of Hanoi.

Air pollution continued to engulf Hanoi and some northern provinces on Friday morning, according to reports of independent air quality trackers.

Vibrant Hanoi has charmed many foreigners with its various unexpected aspects, and Frenchman Joseph Gobin is just the latest example.

National Geographic photojournalist Catherine Karnow has spent 30 years capturing images of Vietnam, and her recent presentation at Metropole Hanoi shows the robust development of the country.

With just over a month to go to Lunar New Year, farmers in Nhat Tan village are busy taking care of their peach blossoms for the Tet holiday.