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Blockchain expected to boom

With its decentralised, transparent and high-security features, blockchain is a revolutionary technology expected to drive change in the future and be used in many areas.

Photo exhibition celebrates anniversary of Hanoi’s recognition as City for Peace

An exhibition featuring 200 photographs and documents is underway at Exhibition Information House on 45 Trang Tien street in Hanoi to mark the 20th anniversary of the capital city's recognition as a “City for Peace” by UNESCO.

Exhibition shows Italian landscape seen from helicopters

The spectacular landscape of Italy from above at twilight is on display at an exhibition that has opened in Hanoi.

Astronomical station in Hanoi opens for lunar eclipse viewers

This is one of an array of astronomical events with the use of modern astronomy equipment to arouse and inspire students` interest in space science.

Hanoi’s 11th air monitoring station installed at French Embassy

The 11th air quality monitoring station of Hanoi was inaugurated at the French Embassy on July 16.

Vietnam advance to Asian Women’s U23 Volleyball quarter-finals

Vietnam achieved a record victory at the ongoing Asian Women’s U23 Volleyball Championship in the capital city of Hanoi.

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on July 15-21

 VietNamNet introduces a selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from July 15 to 21.

Hanoi lacks land, money to build schools

The number of newly built schools in Hanoi in 2008-2018 was 37 percent higher than planned, but the capital city is still lacking schools.

Hanoi struggles to repair damaged ancient buildings

The capital city is home to thousands of ancient structures with huge historical and cultural value; however, nearly half of them are degraded or even facing imminent destruction because of ageing,

Traditional crafts of Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a charming place that many want to explore.

Hanoi to celebrate 20 years of winning title “City for peace”

A wide range of activities will be held to celebrate 20 years since Hanoi was recognised as a “City for peace” by UNESCO (July 16, 1999).

Vietnamese, Japanese artists to join Toyota Concert this August

Renowned Vietnamese and Japanese musicians will take stage at the Toyota Concert 2019, which is scheduled to run in Hanoi, northern Hai Phong city, and Ho Chi Minh City in three nights this August.

Hanoi sets to raise tuition fees at public schools

Ha Noi’s People’s Council has approved a resolution to raise tuition fees at some public schools in the academic year 2019-20.

Hanoi to spend over $5.3 mln on poverty reduction

Authorities of Hanoi have decided to earmark over $5.3 million each year for promoting sustainable poverty reduction in the locality, towards having no poor households by the end of this year.

Hanoi: tens of underground smart parking areas still on paper

The lack of parking areas has become a headache for Hanoians. According to the Hanoi Transport Department, tens of parking area projects in the 2003 program are still on paper.

Hanoi included in best food tours around the world

Hanoi has been named among the 20 best food tours around the world, according to a list released by The Guardian, a British daily newspaper.

13 teams to compete at Asian women’s U23 volleyball tourney

As many as 13 teams will participate in the Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship for Dong Luc Cup, which will take place from July 13 to 21 in Hanoi, said the Vietnam Volleyball Federation on July 4.

Hanoi holds talks with transport enterprises about enforcement of bus policies

Loopholes in regulations designed to deter the illegal operation of contract passenger buses have been one of the main causes of difficulties for legal passenger buses on fixed routes in recent years, transport enterprises have said.

Exhibition “Art in the Forest" opens in Hanoi

The 5th “Art in the Forest” (AIF) exhibition has opened in the lakeside area in Flamingo Dai Lai Resort, promising to bring audiences an impressive collection of the best in art.

 

Hanoi's effort to eliminate illegal sand depots

Le Thanh Nam, deputy director of the Ha Noi Department of Natural Resources and Environment, talks to Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper about his agency's effort to eliminate illegal sand and pebble depots along river banks.