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Replicas of famous traditional Hang Trong folk paintings – a genre of traditional Vietnamese woodcuts by Hanoi artisans – are on display at an exhibition taking place right in its birthplace in Hang Trong ward in Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi.

The Hoan Kiem – Thang Long Imperial Citadel electric bus route is poised to make its debut on February 5 to cater to the sightseeing needs of both locals and tourists who wish to explore the rich heritage sites of Hanoi, the Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre reported on January 31.

Enterprises in Hanoi need to recruit from 100,000-120,000 workers in the first quarter of 2024.

A programme entitled Tet Viet-Tet pho 2024 (Vietnamese Tet – Old Quarter Tet 2024) celebrating Tet (Lunar New Year) 2024 has opened at Kim Ngan communal house, Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district.

Hanoi should take specific steps to exploit and develop its culinary culture to serve as a motivation for the growth of the city’s cultural industries, according to experts.

A French-style villa in Hanoi's downtown started to be opened to visitors on January 26 after renovation.

Hanoi achieved all seven population targets that it set for 2023, according to the city’s Health Department, including reducing the third child birth rate and sex ratio at birth.

A campaign promoting smart consumption and plastic waste reduction was launched at AEON Mall Ha Dong in Hanoi on January 24.

Traffic jams has been mounting in Hanoi as the Tet (Lunar New Year) is approaching, prompting local authorities to try new ways to ease congestion, which is even worsened by construction sites.

A tourism promotion programme themed “Tet Lang Viet” (Tet in Vietnamese village) is being held in the ancient village of Duong Lam, Son Tay township of Hanoi on January 20-21 to promote the value of traditional Tet customs.

Hanoi is set to implement measures aimed at attracting foreign visitors in 2024, focusing on such key markets as Northeast Asia, the EU, and the US, the municipal Department of Tourism said at its January 19 conference to deploy working plans this year.

Hanoi moved up 16 places to 144th in a global ranking of the world's most liveable cities.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City need to complete their urban railway networks within the next more than 10 years to catch up with other urban areas in Southeast Asia, heard a seminar in the capital city on January 17.

The “Happy Tet 2024” programme will be held at the Thang Long imperial citadel in Hanoi from January 24-28 by the Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA) and the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre.