Vietnam hosts International Piano Competition
The Vietnam International Piano Competition & Festival aims to become one of the most prestigious piano competitions and cultural events in the country.
14:35, 2024/12/24
St Joseph's Cathedral in Hanoi shines brightly on Christmas Eve
Once a year, Hanoi's faithful gather to celebrate Christmas and pray for a peaceful year ahead.
15:25, 2024/12/13
For a quiet getaway, head to Quoc Oai in the western suburbs of Hanoi!
By creating appealing places and local homestays, Quoc Oai District hopes to increase community-based travel in addition to cultural and spiritual tourism.
22:45, 2024/11/21
Are Hanoian people living healthier lives?
From sunrise workouts in bustling parks to cleaner meals on family tables, Hanoi is quietly embracing a lifestyle centered on health and wellness.
07:53, 2021/07/04
Hanoi to adorn streets with mural-paintings on Covid-19 prevention
Coronavirus-themed murals not only adorn a street in Hanoi but also showcase Hanoi people’s determination to defeat Covid-19 pandemic.
15:01, 2021/06/30
German - Vietnamese electronic music concert to perform in Hanoi
A joint online music performance by Vietnamese and German artists will help connect electronic music lovers from all over the world.
09:35, 2021/06/20
Providing home-delivered meal service: Hanoi hotels strive to overcome pandemic
In quenching the thirst of their loyal clients for professionally prepared food as well as improving the income, five-star hotels in Hanoi offer high-end dinners at their client’s homes.
15:02, 2021/06/14
Hanoians visit market early for Doan Ngo Festival’s food
The festival, believed to scare insects away and get rid of germs from people's digestive system, is a custom at this time of the year.
20:42, 2021/06/10
Michelin Guide Book eyes on Vietnamese gastronomy
Vietnamese cuisine will be introduced in the world-famous Michelin Guide Book (Le Guide Michelin).
15:13, 2021/06/01
Hanoi farmers harvest rice under scorching heat
Under the sun up to 40 degrees Celsius, farmers in the outskirts of Hanoi are busy harvesting rice to keep up with the progress of the new crop - the second one of this year.
17:11, 2021/05/31
Ca muoi - a favorite Vietnamese side dish in summer
Despite it is salty, slightly sour, and too hard for the taste of foreigners, the pickled baby eggplant has a special place in Vietnamese cuisine.
17:18, 2021/05/26
Buddhists perform ritual from distance on Vesak
The UN Day of Vesak falls on May 26. Due to the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic whose threat mounts in the city, the Buddhist community decided to postpone the biggest Buddhist festival of the year.
19:42, 2021/05/25
Hanoi to celebrate Vietnam Family Day 2021
Vietnam Family Day 2021 offers Vietnamese across the country a chance to reunite, throw a feast, and embrace the values of family bonds.
05:24, 2021/05/25
Disabled people’s hands turn trash into art
Scrap fabric of tailors in Van Phuc silk village (Ha Dong district, Hanoi) have been turned into colorful folk paintings, thanks to the diligent skillful hands of people with disabilities.
20:55, 2021/04/12
Hanoi special sweet dumplings for Han Thuc Festival
The ready-made ingredients to make Han Thuc’s festival specialties has been plenty in both local and online markets for expats in Hanoi to buy and delight their children at home with a Vietnamese cooking lesson.
08:20, 2021/03/28
Shoulder pole of street vendors - a charm of Hanoi
Street carrying poles have been one of the typical images of Hanoi, embellishing its beauty.
10:10, 2021/03/26
Tour “Turn off the lights” takes place during the “earth hour” ceremony
The tour entitled “Turn off the lights” is auctioned openly on Facebook to raise money for environment protection.
13:07, 2021/03/18
Brilliant Hanoi streets in Hoa Gao season
Hanoi streets are adorned with velvet red Hoa Gao or the flower of Bombax Ceiba in every March.
17:33, 2021/03/04
‘Workation’: The rise of a hybrid travel trend after the pandemic
According to the survey, 52% of Vietnamese travelers have already considered booking somewhere to stay in order to work from a different destination, while 57% would be willing to quarantine if they could work remotely.
15:57, 2021/03/03
Exhibition: “Those who do not move, do not notice their chains”
The exhibition, held by international and Vietnamese female artists in Hanoi to commemorate life and work of Rosa Luxemburg, will be opened to public from March 5 to April 12
16:34, 2021/03/02
The Gala Concert “Hope” at Hanoi Opera House
The symphony concert entitled “Hope” will kick-off a series of music performances by Vietnam Symphony Orchestra in 2021.
09:46, 2021/02/24
Taking photoshoots without facemasks in “Hoa Ban streets” in Hanoi
Amid elegant spring days, some usually quiet streets in Hanoi like Bac Son, Hoang Dieu among others, are becoming increasingly boisterous with people taking snapshots of Ban trees in full bloom. However, most of them don't wear facemask.
19:52, 2021/02/16
Hanoi: relics, temples and religious sites closed – people do the worship ritual from distance
From February 16, the relics, temples and religious sites within Hanoi city were closed to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.
13:32, 2021/02/12
Hanoi specialty for Tet: candied lotus seed
Tet provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to sample some of Vietnam’s more exotic culinary creations.