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.

From sunrise workouts in bustling parks to cleaner meals on family tables, Vietnam is quietly embracing a lifestyle centred on health and wellness.

Locals look forward to the holiday season, and Hanoi's Old Quarter is a hive of activity as Christmas preparations get underway.

Hanoi pedestrian streets, which was piloted since September of 2016, has created a attractive destination for cultural activities and entertainment for both domestic and international visitors to the Capital.

On December 31, Hanoi hosted two countdown events to welcome in the New Year 2017, one at August Revolution Square, with the participation of the orchestra from the Vietnam National Academy of Music, and another event at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square with the participation of several renowned international DJs.

On December 31 morning, BRT route No.01 linking Yen Nghia - Kim Ma bus terminal has been officially put into operation.

The guideline of adapting master arts to Hanoi Opera House of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is not only promising to bring in a breakthrough to the traditional art, but also is expected to turn this “Art Cathedral” into an attractive destination for tourists visiting Hanoi.

This information was revealed by French Ambassador to Vietnam Bertrand Lortholary at a press conference recently.

Being located in the center of Hanoi`s Old Quarter, Dong Xuan market is one of the bullish business places. To date, it is also one of the destinations for tourists. This result is obtained thanks to the process of constructing Dong Xuan Joint Stock Company over the past 20 years.

After 7 months of taking the program pilot, overcoming initial concerns, with careful steps but drastically, Level 3 public service systems applied 24/24 districts of Long Bien and Nam Tu Liem district has officially was opened.

KTĐT - At the review meeting of the National Program on protecting children in 2011 - 2015 period and deployment of the program in 2016 - 2020 period held by Hanoi Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs on August 10 morning, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affair Dao Hong Lan said: The Ministry ranked localities implementing the authority criteria for children's rights in 2015 and Hanoi always occupied the first place. Especially, Hanoi was up 30 grades related to the resources compared to 2014.

Online public service (OPS) of level 3 is a new model, so it is difficult to avoid obstacles when operating. There are numerous comments that instead of raising its difficulty, the units in charge should promote the propaganda to the public immediately and actively learn best practices.

For the plan of planting 1 million trees more in Hanoi, the Green Park One-member Company Limited has recently planted 5,000-6,000 trees more around the city, of which there are about 200 new Chieu Lieu trees (Terminalia bellirica) planted under the Cat Linh - Ha Dong urban railway.

It was confirmed by Chairman of Hanoi People`s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung at the conference taking place in the morning of December 26.

The production of incence toothpicks, an extra job, has been familiar to farmers living in Quang Phu Cau ward, Ung Hoa district, Hanoi city for a long time. This craft is busy all year round, however, it creates a stable income for rural labourers.

Go sightseeing to Tay Phuong Pagoda, one of the most famous ancient temples of Thach That District, Ha Noi, not only can visitors enjoy the local specialties such as che lam, banh te, but also have the opportunity to admire bamboo souvenirs such as a large variety types of fans, bamboo dragonflies. One of the first artists made bamboo dragonflies here is Nguyen Van Tai.

Michel Blanchard, former correspondent of the French news agency in the 80s of last century, reviewed: "Hanoi has been developing very fast, much more beautiful. Hanoians are still friendly as ever!"

Hanoi’s Book Street will open on April 21 - the Vietnam Book Day on December 19 street, according to the municipal Department of Information and Communication.

On December 19 afternoon, Hanoi Department of Transportation held a press conference on answering questions about the operation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route No. 01 linking Kim Ma and Yen Nghia bus terminals.

As schedule, by December 19, the first book city of Hanoi shall be officially opened. This is the result of an idea lasted and cherished for many years by Hanoi Department of Information and Communications and publishing units.

From now until 2020, the Centre for Heritage Preservation of Thang Long - Hanoi will preserve the status quo of the Dragon. That is informed in the detailed planning of preservation, restoring and promoting the value of the Imperial Citadel Heritage of Thang Long - Hanoi taking place on April 19 morning.

Hanoi People’s Committee recently assigned the municipal Department of Construction to finalise the reconstruction for old apartment buildings in the city in the period 2016 to 2020 and the next years.

The Embassy of Argentina in Vietnam will hold various activities showcasing Argentinean culture in December in Hanoi.