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Unique architectural and cultural heritage sites and public spaces in Hoan Kiem District now become creative cultural hubs.

If you visit Hanoi in September or October, you will be mesmerized by the breathtaking splendor of the autumn landscape.

Digital transformation has become a keyword that always heats up socio-economic forums and shows no sign of cooling down. Small and medium enterprises in Hanoi are not left out of the global trend, taking advantage of the new opportunities.

After the social distancing orders eased, the sounds of wood chiseling and carving resound again through Thuong Mao Carpentry Village, about nearly 20 km from the Hanoi’s center.

Outperforming teams from many countries around the world, the undertaking of the people with disabilities at Vun (Scrap) ART Cooperative, Van Phuc Ward, Ha Dong District, Hanoi made it to the Top 5 best projects in the 2021 Global Social Business Creation Competition, and was conferred the award “Project with a Sustainable Business Model” .

Hanoi leaders on October 19 held a dialogue to address concerns and difficulties facing foreign businesses amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hanoi-based businesses have started to restore production right after the social distancing order was eased.

With the commitment to accompany and support the local community in Vietnam amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Israeli Embassy in Hanoi has recently presented gifts to 500 poor households in My Duc District, Hanoi.

Local bakers have brainstormed to make unique mooncakes, which bring catchy looks and distinctive tastes for the pastries.

As Hanoi views vaccinating foreigners as part of its drive to achieve herd immunity, all foreigners who are living, studying, and working in the capital city will be supported to take jabs and treatment of all illnesses regarding the pandemic.

Along with the Government’s 5k message, the increasing number of vaccinated people is expected to accelerate the immunization in the shortest time.

New graffiti villages have recently emerged in Hanoi leaving visitors with vivid impressions of the depictions.

Covid-19 has left Hanoi quiet at night during the 15-day partial lockdown.

The zero dong stall initiative was launched by the Women's Union of An Khanh Commune, Hoai Duc District, Hanoi, with an aim of providing food for the people who are in areas under social distancing measures and unable to buy food.

An urban embellishment project has been implemented on the walkway along Truc Bach Lake in Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, in an effort to improve the living environment for local residents.

Hanoi’s farmers can earn better income thanks to switching from rice cultivation to lotus growing.

Five generations of a family in Hanoi had found the way to bring all the quintessence lotus into the art of tea.

Many Hanoian consumers buy OCOP products promoted via live streaming.

The trade of making conical hats at Phu Chau, a commune in Hanoi's Ba Vi Districf, has made great contribution to local economic development, helping locals increase their income.

Plenty of agricultural products from Bac Giang province- a hotspot of Covid-19 pandemic- has been bought by people in Hanoi to help alleviating the hardships of farmers.

Hanoi has issued a directive closing all restaurants and eateries with sit-down table service, hair salons and beauty parlors from 12:00 am on May 25.