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Hanoi displayed through old paintings

Artwork inspired by Hanoi have been put on display at an exhibition to mark the capital’s 65th Liberation Day anniversary.

Never too old to do good deeds

At the age of 87, People’s Artist Le Thu is not that interested in growing old peacefully, she's more concerned about staying healthy so she can help other people.

Hue Museum displays Le Ba Dang collection in Hanoi

Hue Museum of Fine Arts has sent a collection of Le Ba Dang's works for art lovers in Hanoi to enjoy for the first time.

Teacher spends 17 years teaching children with disabilities for free

They all shared two things in common: they suffered from a disability and were members of a free class taught by Le Thi Hoa.

HCM City pollution blamed on thermo-power plants, vehicle emissions

The coal-fired power plants in the region are believed to be a main contributor to the increased pollution in HCM City.

Hanoi is not the world’s most polluted city: AirVisual

A separate annual world ranking elaborated by IQAir (owner of AirVisual) in partnership with Greenpeace in March showed that Hanoi was not in the world’s top 200 most polluted cities last year.

Joyful dragon dance festival celebrates Hanoi's liberation

The 2019 Hanoi Dragon Dance took place at the intersection of Dinh Tien Hoang and Hang Dau streets, in Hoan Kiem Lake's pedestrian area, on October 6, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10).

Vietnamese martial artists win seven golds at World Beach Pencak Silat Champs

A team of Vietnamese martial artists have secured a number of medals including seven golds, eight silvers, and six bronze medals at the first World Beach Pencak Silat Championship 2019 which recently concluded in Thailand.

Hanoi looks to become a creative city

In order to develop creativity and international connectivity, Hanoi has completed and submitted its application to become a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2019.

Unique railway café in Hanoi

A railway track crossing inside Hanoi with many small booths and rows of houses on two sides is considered a unique feature in the capital city.

Le Bich’s photos are reminiscent of Hanoi

Forty photos by photographer Le Bich capturing the beauty of Hanoi are on display at Kim Ngan Temple, 42-44 Hang Bac Street, from October 4 to 15.

Hanoi focuses on OCOP efforts

Nguyen Van Chi, director of Hanoi Department for Agriculture and Rural Development, talks on what the city has been doing to meet the objectives laid down by municipal city authorities in the programme 'One Commune One Product'

 

Traffic to be banned on Hanoi streets for F1 racetrack construction

Hanoi's Department of Transport has released plans to regulate traffic in Nam Tu Liem District’s Le Duc Tho and Le Quang Dao streets to facilitate the construction of a Formula One (F1) racetrack.

Hanoi to expand pedestrian zone

The People’s Committee of Hanoi has assigned Hoan Kiem District to expand the pedestrian zone to the south of the Old Quarter.

Hanoi asks for better straw management to reduce air pollution

The declining demand for field-dried straw has triggered crop burning in Hanoi’s outlying districts, leaving the city choking in haze.

Heavy rain serves to ease air pollution in Hanoi

A deluge of rain which hit Hanoi on the morning of October 3 caused disorder for residents whilst also reducing the amount of air pollution in the capital’s atmosphere.

Solutions needed as Hanoi chokes under smog

Over the last few days, the air quality in Hanoi has hit hazardous levels. The smog continues to blanket the capital, with AQI indicators soaring past safe levels and seeming to stay there.

Seven artery bridges connecting traffic in Hanoi

Chuong Duong Bridge, which was built from 1983 to 1986, is the first of its kinds to be designed and constructed by local engineers.

Hanoi moving to address air pollution: authorities

Hanoi is promptly taking actions to improve air quality which has been assessed as very low for the past two weeks, according to municipal authorities.

 

An attractive Hanoi in autumn

An attractive Hanoi in autumn has always resonated deep feelings on those who fall in love with the one-thousand-year-old capital city.