Samsung would continue to increase investment in R&D and supporting industries in Vietnam and seeks more support from the Vietnamese government, said Lee Jae-young, vice chairman of Samsung.

South Korean investments in Vietnam will focus on developing industrial urban infrastructure, green and smart cities, shopping centers, hotel complexes, urban agriculture and high-tech applications.

The Hanoi Department of Construction closely checks the geological factors to ensure earthquake resistance in the construction of high-rise buildings, said Nguyen Quang Huy, a representative from the department.

Southeast Asia’s top dance music festival kicks off in less than a month, and Hanoi is getting a taste of the action.

The Hanoi government has just approved to invest in a synchronous construction project for installing bus stop shelters and billboards in 12 urban districts.

This pilot civil service model will help streamline the government apparatus, and handle urgent issues faster, clearly define the leaders’ responsibilities, reduce the payroll and save public budget.

As fashion stores across Hanoi prepare for the upcoming Black Friday sales, there is growing concern among sellers that consumers seem to lack enthusiasm for the promotional schemes on offer.

An art fair offering works at affordable prices is being held at the new Manzi Exhibition Space in Hanoi until December 3.

The air quality in Hanoi is becoming worse than usual. In suburban districts, people are burning straw and scraps of fabric though they have been warned of the risks.

Many residents in high-rise apartment buildings in Hanoi continued facing light shakes early this morning, November 28.

Coming up with an idea of turning a scrap bus in into an environmentally-friendly café, Nguyen Duc Sam spent years to recycle abandoned items into a unique café that attracts a lot of interest from customers.

Despite facing difficulties and challenges, the Vietnamese real estate market is developing stably, positively, and professionally.

A special exhibition featuring Ao Dai (traditional long dress) is taking place at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi.

The ancient village of Duong Lam in Hanoi has been recognised as a city-level tourist destination thanks to promotion and widespread introduction of the value of the monument.

The 4th Wallonie Bruxelles Film Festival will show family-themed films in Hanoi from November 30 to December 3.

Hanoi will set off firecrackers at 30 venues in all local districts at the coming New Lunar Year or Tet Holiday.

Secretary of the Hanoi municipal Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai announced Hanoi will be more determined in environmental management especially controlling wastewater discharge and construction sites in the capital city.

An earthquake occurred in many areas near Hoan Kiem Lake, Giay Bridge and Ha Dong district in capital city of Hanoi at 8:20am today. 

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

There are 140 creative spaces in Vietnam, 60 of them in Hanoi, which offer diversified art genres: fine arts, fashion, architecture, cinematography, and street festivals.