The cultural industry needs to be developed while balancing economic interests and culture; this will ensure that human and cultural considerations are included in economic development.

Hanoi is the first city in Vietnam to issue a resolution on cultural industry development, demonstrating the determination of the people and authorities of Hanoi to promote cultural values as an economic spearhead.

Many developing countries, including Vietnam, forged their path to harness national cultural strength for human development.

Over the past 50 years, Vietnam-Australia relations have achieved outstanding results in various fields, particularly cultural exchanges and education.

Demand for fresh foods increases ahead of the Ram Thang Gieng (the first full moon of the lunar year) as usual, but market prices have barely changed.

After millions of people have left the capital for their hometowns, Hanoi becomes calm, a rarity in one of the country's busiest cities.

A two-week calligraphic festival will feature 50 calligraphers showing their writing skills and various activities to celebrate the upcoming Tet holiday.

Hanoi will hold a series of cultural activities in Hoan Kiem District to re-enact local traditions during the Tet holiday.

Hanoi has spent more than VND5.2 trillion on the cultural industry, recognized 27 tourism sites, and signed agreements with major domestic airlines and 40 other provinces and cities to boost local tourism.