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.
09:38, 2013/12/17
Hanoi receives more than 2.5 million foreign tourists
Hanoi has welcomed more than 2.58 million foreign visitors by far this year, up 12.2% compared to last year’s figure.
11:55, 2013/12/16
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.
15:28, 2013/12/13
Tomb found outside of Hanoi possibly from Hau Le Dynasty
Thousands of people flocked to a field in the outlying district of Quoc Oai, Hanoi, to see and pay their respects to a recently discovered tomb which may be from the Le Dynasty.
10:09, 2013/12/12
Photos reveal Hanoi a century ago
The Hanoi-based French Culture Centre (L’Espace) has opened its “Hanoi Colour” exhibition, offering a rare glimpse into daily life in the capital 100 years ago.
10:04, 2013/12/05
HN on TripAdvisor’s top travel destinations on the rise
Ha Noi is one of the three Asian cities listed as among top travel destinations on the rise by TripAdvisor, which based on reviews from millions of its users.
09:14, 2013/12/04
Hanoi to host Japan New Year festival
Hanoi’s Giang Vo Exhibition Centre will host “Ake Ome!” – a Japanese cultural festival on December 29, celebrating New Year’s Eve 2014.
13:53, 2013/12/03
Visiting gold-leaf village in Hanoi
Kieu Ky Village in the Gia Lam District of Hanoi is well-known for its gold-leaf making and it is also the only village in Vietnam adept at this craft.
09:55, 2013/12/03
Hanoi showcases cultural space of village temples
An exhibition introducing the cultural significance of village temples in the northern delta region will be held in Hanoi from December 6-19.
22:38, 2013/11/30
“One Day with Doraemon” exhibition opens in Hanoi
The “One Day with Doraemon” painting exhibition, organised by Kim Dong Publishing House, launched in Hanoi on November 30.
16:13, 2013/11/28
Hanoi hosts first experimental music fest
The capital city will host its first ever experimental music festival from November 30 to December 8.
14:42, 2013/11/25
Electric cars cause traffic problem in Old Quarter
While the use of electric cars for tourism in Hanoi`s Old Quarter have not brought many positives along with them, locals of the Old Quarter have been complaining about traffic problems on the narrow streets.
13:10, 2013/11/19
Vietnam Cultural Heritage Week
The Vietnam Cultural Heritage Week officially opened at the Hanoi-based Culture Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups on November 18.
14:51, 2013/11/14
Hanoi’s biggest dance club shut down
Hanoi authorities have just decided to shut down the Next Top Club, the biggest club in Hanoi, after uncovering various violations.
15:01, 2013/11/13
Asian Network of Major Cities conference held in Hanoi
Representatives from 13 metropolises have registered to attend the November 18–19 Asian Network of Major Cities conference in Hanoi.
17:22, 2013/11/03
Photo exhibition on General Giap and Hanoi youth
More than 100 photos capturing General Vo Nguyen Giap’s lifelong passion and concern for bettering Vietnamese youth are being displayed in Hanoi on November 2–3.
15:57, 2013/10/31
Festival celebrates Japanese culture in Hanoi
A festival themed “Bridging Vietnam-Fukushima Friendship” will be held in Hanoi on November 2-3 to mark the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations.
14:21, 2013/10/29
Weekly antique market to open in Hanoi
A weekly antique and handicraft market will open from this Sunday (November 3) at the Hanoi Museum on Pham Hung Road.
14:52, 2013/10/28
Week-long culture event introduces ethnic traditions
The National Great Solidarity – Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week will take centre stage at the Culture-Tourism Village of Dong Mo, in Hanoi`s Son Tay town from November 18-24.
09:02, 2013/10/25
Vietnam Cultural Heritage Week scheduled to host in Hanoi
Hanoi’s Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups is scheduled to host the “National Great Solidarity: Vietnam Cultural Heritage” Week from November 18 to 24.
16:16, 2013/10/24
Hanoi’s history through photos
A Hanoi of the past centuries was on display through old photos at an exhibition entitled "Hanoi in the past”.