Paintings and objects about the modern intellectual and cultural world in Vietnam, mostly from the beginning to the middle of the 20th century, are on display at an exhibition at The Muse Art Space in Hanoi.

Hanoi’s authorities decided on Tuesday to halt festivals, close walking street areas, and limit unnecessary large gatherings in the capital city over coronavirus fears.

Vietnam is taking tough measures to prevent another Covid-19 outbreak after months without locally transmitted cases.

The implementation of zone planning for four historic inner districts of Hanoi will make an important contribution to preserving the historical and architectural values of the capital, and improve the quality of life of the people of the Old Quarter.

Given its status as Vietnam’s major economic hub, improvements in administrative reform in Hanoi would have significant impact on the overall economy, said an expert.

More than 1,200 French-style villas in Hanoi constructed before 1954 will be examined to evaluate their states, values and need for preservation by the Hanoi People’s Committee.

The People’s Committee of Hanoi has recently issued Plan No. 91/KH-UBND on the organisation of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and the 11th ASEAN Para Games (ASEAN Para Games 11) in the city later this year.

Hanoi's ancient Ngoc Ha flower village no longer grows flowers but recently the nice colors are seen and pleasant odors of flowers scented once again here, thanks to green projects of the residents.

While Hanoi’s new bridge development by 2030 is expected to drive future socioeconomic development and increase regional connectivity, bankability remains dim, waiting for special mechanisms in which to lure private investment.

Recycling has grown ever more popular in Vietnamese society in recent years.

Hanoi has been named the most expensive city in Vietnam in terms of the cost of living, but for residents it’s still a good choice.

Almost all landfills in Hanoi are at bursting point – overloaded with garbage and causing a serious headache for local authorities.

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Four members of the same family, including a pregnant woman, died after a fire broke out at a house on Ton Duc Thang Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi on April 4.

The capital was the most costliest city nationwide last year, according to the Spatial Cost of Living Index (SCOLI) as compiled by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested Hanoi should pay more attention to developing satellite cities and expand the capital to both the north and the west, while continuing to build a green and clean city. 

Pham Duc Bach, 41, of Alley 74, Hang Khoai Street, Hoan Kiem District, applauded after hearing that his family might benefit from the city administration’s plan to relocate residents in four inner districts of Hanoi from now until 2030.

Hanoi will allow bars, karaoke parlours and discos to resume their activities from 0:00 am on March 23, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Chu Xuan Dung on March 22.

These ‘skinny’ and distorted houses are what’s left after site clearance for construction of ring road 2 in the Dai La - Minh Khai section, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi.

Aficionados of Hanoi who love and care about Vietnam’s age-old architecture have been enthralled over the last week after hearing of a beautifully-preserved mansion in the capital’s Ngoc Ha Village.