International hot air balloon festival underway in Hanoi's Son Tay town

International hot air balloon festival underway in Hanoi's Son Tay town

An international hot air balloon festival is taking place in Hanoi's Son Tay town, as part of the activities to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Son Tay ancient fortress citadel.
Gov’t chief chats with business community

Gov’t chief chats with business community

Under the theme “Developing strong enterprises – Integration, effectiveness, sustainability,” the conference between PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and over 700,000 businessmen was opened on December 23 in Ha Noi.
European Book Days underway in three cities

European Book Days underway in three cities

The 2019 European Book Days kicked off simultaneously in the three major cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang on May 2.
Hanoi to reclaim nearly 40ha of land

Hanoi to reclaim nearly 40ha of land

The Hanoi People’s Committee has requested to reclaim 39.2ha of investor-held land belonging to the city’s land fund, in order to construct public works.
Policemen suspected of taking bribes temporarily suspended

Policemen suspected of taking bribes temporarily suspended

Some traffic policemen in Hanoi were suspended from work after they were caught taking money from violators, said Dao Vinh Thang, head of Ha Noi’s Traffic Police Division on Tuesday.
Formula 1 to arrive in Việt Nam in 2019

Formula 1 to arrive in Việt Nam in 2019

International media have published articles reporting that Formula 1 could have three new Grand Prix events next season, as Miami, Buenos Aires and Hà Nội are close to confirming a deal.
Richer hues in hospitality

Richer hues in hospitality

The Vietnamese resort and hospitality sector is growing steadily to meet the growing demand of the tourism industry. However, developers and service providers alike have to diversify their products to meet the increasingly colourful needs of customers.
Workers returning after Tết reaches over 95 per cent

Workers returning after Tết reaches over 95 per cent

As of Thursday, the number of workers returning to work at industrial and processing zones in Hà Nội following the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday reached 98-99 per cent.
Flocking to Literature Temple for calligraphic works

Flocking to Literature Temple for calligraphic works

Thousands of people have been flocking to Văn Miếu (Literature Temple) in downtown Hà Nội during the lunar New Year to ask for calligraphy created by scholars to hang at home for good luck, and as home decorations.
Hanoi, HCM City streets gridlocked as Tet arrives

Hanoi, HCM City streets gridlocked as Tet arrives

Many of the streets around Hanoi and HCM City are currently facing a traffic quagmire with congestion affecting popular thoroughfares as droves of people travel to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year festival (Tet).
PetroVietnam upbeat despite falling oil price

PetroVietnam upbeat despite falling oil price

Viet Nam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) said yesterday that it would continue monitoring global oil prices closely in order to adjust oil exploration and production, ensuring national energy security as well as the group's economic benefits.