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.
09:07, 2023/04/05
Pearl Island - Ngu Xa night food street: An attractive cultural-cuisine rendezvous in Hanoi
The newly established food street in the inner district of Ba Dinh brings fascinating cultural, tourist, and culinary experiences to travelers at home and abroad.
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.
08:24, 2014/01/29
Bat Trang ceramic craft village: a Tet attraction
Located to Hanoi’s southeast, past the Chuong Duong Bridge and 10km along the Red River dyke, the traditional Bat Trang craft village is an ideal shopping destination for visitors on Tet holidays.
10:22, 2014/01/26
Photos exhibition on architecture of literature temples
Eighty photos featuring architecture and objects dating back to feudal times found at literature temples across the country, are on display at the Literature Temple in downtown Hanoi.
11:20, 2014/01/25
House of Heritage celebrates folk painting
Hanoi’s House of Heritage is celebrating the famous Dong Ho and Hang Trong folk painting styles as part of Lunar New Year (Tet) festivities.
09:00, 2014/01/23
Spring Festival taking place in Hanoi
A Spring Festival has been taking place at Quan Ngua Stadium in the capital city until January 26, held by Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
12:05, 2014/01/22
Special king offerings now in Hanoi for Tet
Many rare and expensive kinds of animals, which were considered as specialties offered for Kings in the past, are now being displayed at Hanoi Spring Fair 2014 as Tet nears.
09:26, 2014/01/21
Hanoi aims for 2.8 million foreign arrivals in 2014
Hanoi is aiming to welcome 15 million domestic tourists and 2.8 million international visitors during 2014.
14:41, 2014/01/17
Exhibition on Japanese culture opened in Hanoi
A Vietnam National Museum of History (VNMH) exhibition on Japanese culture opened in Hanoi on January 16 with a view to strengthening the cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.
15:31, 2014/01/15
Photo service blooms amid flowers
Peach growers in Hanoi`s Nhat Tan village are earning large profits taking pictures of young people who want to be photographed in front of flowers.
11:07, 2014/01/14
Year of Horse gallops into view with festival
A spring festival celebrating the upcoming Year of the Horse will take place in Hanoi from January 16-23 with an exciting and varied programme.
12:09, 2014/01/13
The winter specialties of Hanoi
The following is a list of some of the most typical snack foods that have become a part of winter in Hanoi.
14:48, 2014/01/12
Rock Storm heats up Hanoi
Following hugely successful concerts in Haiphong, Hue, Danang, Bien Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho, Rock Storm 2013 ended its epic tour “burn with aspiration” in the capital city on January 11.
14:00, 2014/01/09
Fireworks to set off at 29 sites in Hanoi
Ha Noi will hold fireworks shows at 29 places, including five high-range and 24 low-range shows at the lunar Year’s Eve.
13:41, 2014/01/07
Hanoi Beer among world’s cheapest beer
Vietnam is listed in first place among the five top destinations serving the cheapest beer in the world, according to Thrillist edition - a leading men`s digital lifestyle brand.
13:44, 2014/01/04
Nhat Tan apricot village prepares for Tet holiday
Gardeners in Hanoi’s famous flower and apricot village of Nhat Tan are in a hurry to cultivate trees to prepare for the lunar New Year (Tet holiday), which is coming in over a month.
10:32, 2014/01/02
Hanoi expands pedestrian streets in Old Quarter
Six more streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter will be zoned off for walkers every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from January 2014.
14:34, 2013/12/28
Hanoi honours the most outstanding young citizens of the year
The top 10 "most outstanding young citizens" were recently announced and awarded for their efforts and achievements.
16:18, 2013/12/27
Pottery village on the brink of vanishing
Huong Canh pottery village in northern Vinh Phuc Province, which was locally famous for their products in the previous century, is nearly at the point of disappearing.
09:34, 2013/12/26
Paintings of Vietnam's international friends on display
Thirty oil paintings by Vietnamese artists, featuring people throughout the world who supported Vietnam during its wars and development process, are on display in downtown Hanoi.
17:33, 2013/12/22
Vietnam, Japan cooperate in protecting Thang Long Citadel
Over the past four years, Vietnamese and Japanese experts have joined efforts to preserve the UNESCO-recognised Thang Long-Hanoi Citadel while promoting its image to the world under a project financed by the Japanese Fund-in-Trust.
09:21, 2013/12/18
VND18.5 billion spent to repair One-Pillar Pagoda
Hanoi authorities announced on December 12 that they would spend VND18.5 billion (USD890,000) to upgrade the Mot Cot, or One-Pillar Pagoda, which is expected to be completed by April 2014.