In response to a programme on 1 million initiatives to overcome difficulties and fight the COVID-19 pandemic launched by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), trade unions at all levels in Hanoi had registered 130,569 initiatives as of August 3, surpassing the target of 130,000 proposed by the city Confederation of Labour.
The Ministry of Transport has just agreed with the Hanoi People's Committee to open a new electric bus route, the E10, departing from Vinhomes Ocean Park urban area in Gia Lam district to the Noi Bai International Airport.
To make cuisine become the strength of tourism sector in the capital city, Hanoi’s Department of Tourism will promote Michelin-winning culinary establishments and many other activities.
The 23rd France-Vietnam conference on gynecology and obstetrics opened in Hanoi on August 14, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France (April 12, 1973-2023).
Hanoi is promoting agricultural exports by developing a chain from production to consumption of export agricultural products, according to the city’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
A Vietnam-Japan festival took place in Hanoi on August 12, featuring a myriad of exciting activities to celebrate the five-decade diplomatic relations between the countries (September 21, 1973-2023).
The Vietnam Summer Camp 2023, which brought together 120 outstanding young overseas Vietnamese people from many countries and territories around the world, wrapped up its journey but left a strong impression on solidarity among participants.
The People's Committee of Hanoi has a plan to organise a festival for innovative start-ups (Techfest Hanoi 2023), to promote the start-up and innovation ecosystem in the Capital Region, with Hanoi as the focal point.
The urban administration model in Hanoi has seen positive results after two years of implementation, helping to streamline the apparatus at the ward level but still operating effectively.
A leader of the Hanoi Railway Transport JSC (Haraco) has said that the company will operate additional train services on the Hanoi - Hai Phong route during the National Day (September 2) holiday from September 1 - 4.
Hanoi has emerged as a bright spot as it was one of the leading localities in terms of tourism revenue during the early months of 2023, according to Savills Vietnam.
The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) held a ceremony in Hanoi on August 8 to launch a manual on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory and reporting.
Over the past time, the US Agency For International Development (USAID) Linksages for Small and Medium Enterprises (LinkSME) project has significantly supported the Vietnamese Government in researching, reviewing and popularising mechanisims to improve business climate, thus enhancing competitiveness capacity of local SMEs.
Xuan Quang dyke in Hanoi’s Long Bien district used to be blighted by messy peeling walls. It now boasts a much more pleasant appearance, featuring a series of stunning Hanoi-themed murals that make the old dyke glow.