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.
01:07, 2024/11/22
Finding ways to unlock Hanoi's suburban tourism potential
To make Quoc Oai District a magnet for visitors, the local government planned to improve service quality and work with travel agencies to include its destinations in tour itineraries.
22:45, 2024/11/21
Are Vietnamese people living healthier lives?
From sunrise workouts in bustling parks to cleaner meals on family tables, Vietnam is quietly embracing a lifestyle centred on health and wellness.
17:23, 2024/11/20
Hang Ma Street gears up for festive season
Locals look forward to the holiday season, and Hanoi's Old Quarter is a hive of activity as Christmas preparations get underway.
12:57, 2019/09/18
Exhibition features artworks reminding Hanoi's past
The exhibition showcases drawings, sketches and watercolor paintings created by fifteen students from Indochina College of Fine Arts (now Vietnam University of Fine Arts) and their teacher - Ferdinand de Fénis.
16:02, 2019/08/28
60 sketches capturing Hanoi’s beauty on display
The sketches depict an elegant and memorable Hanoi with old condominiums, tiny street corners or colonial tenements, among others.
18:34, 2019/08/15
Three most popular pagodas in Hanoi in Vu Lan Festival
The spiritual activities during this Vu Lan Festival at Phuc Khanh pagoda take place from 2 to 14 in Lunar Seventh Month or August 2 to August 14 with several praying ceremonies and chanting.
15:15, 2019/08/08
CNN to broadcast 15 short films promoting Hanoi in 2019
The series will be aired 60 times in 2019, of which each of the four aforesaid contents will be run 15 times.
07:47, 2019/07/29
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.
17:28, 2019/07/17
Hanoi Formula One tickets officially on sale from July 17
Each type of ticket is classified into different sub-categories with differentiated offers for one-day or three-day ticket holders.
18:06, 2019/07/15
“City for Peace” title, an impetus for Hanoi development
Hanoi has become more outward and dynamic as the city is accelerating international and regional cooperation. The city has also applied to join in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
17:41, 2019/06/29
Exploring peculiar varieties of lotus flowers in Vietnam
Lotus flowers can be found everywhere in Vietnam, but Hanoi is where you can find the majority of the variants.
14:11, 2019/06/17
Lotus blossoms flourish in Hanoi’s streets
Although it lasts in a short time during summer, lotus leaves a strong impression on Vietnamese people.
17:45, 2019/06/10
Hanoi artist depicts Old Quarter in fascinating 3D Kirigami lightboxes
A handicraft 3D lightbox including layers of paper-cut may take four to five hours to be completed.
17:45, 2019/06/10
Hanoi artist depicts Old Quarter in fascinating 3D Kirigami lightboxes
A handicraft 3D lightbox including layers of paper-cut may take four to five hours to be completed.
16:39, 2019/06/08
Discover Vietnamese specialties at Hanoi Culture Cuisine Festival
Visitors can savor culinary heritages and typical dishes of three regions of Vietnam and watch food elaboration processes as well as some demonstrations of the artisan cooks nationwide.
00:51, 2019/06/06
Tet Doan Ngo, a bizarre festival through French artist’s depiction
Doan Ngo festival, which falls on June 7 this year, is a kick-off occasion to kill the insects harming the crops.
12:39, 2019/05/01
Hanoi quiet during National Reunification Day holiday
The National Reunification Day holiday waves a magic wand in Hanoi, allowing beautiful peace to reign supreme.
17:21, 2019/04/24
Hanoi starts turning railway viaduct into new cultural space
Locals are now using the space in front of the vaults as a parking lot or to sell stuffs.
07:11, 2019/02/28
Best cuisine artisans serve Hanoi specialties to foreign reporters during N.Korea – US summit
In addition to 40 European and Asian-styled dishes, the cafeteria at the International Media Center (IMC) offers nine specialty of Hanoi for free.
14:06, 2019/02/25
Hanoi gets facelift ahead of Trump-Kim summit
After being chosen to host the second US – North Korea summit on February 27-28, Hanoi has been quickly embellishing streets, and the city seems to get a facelift just after a short period of time.
16:09, 2019/02/12
Hanoi to hold several activities after Tet holiday
The days after Tet holiday (Lunar New Year) is expected to be no less exciting with dragon boat race, calligraphy fair and festivals featuring ethnic minorities` culture.
12:16, 2019/02/09
Hanoi celebrates 230th anniversary of victory against Chinese Qing invaders
The victory has gone down in Vietnamese history as an immortal and epic struggle for national autonomy, construction and defense.
13:41, 2019/02/05
A quieter Hanoi on the first day of Lunar New Year
On the first morning of the Tet, Lunar New Year, holiday, Hanoi was very quiet.