Hanoi Hoan Kiem Lake

People across the country celebrate the Year of the Dragon in excitement with fireworks and arts performances, wishing one another Happy New Year.

Hanoi has served as a hub for cultural exchange and collaboration between Vietnam and France from the past to the present. Today, it takes the lead in shaping the bilateral future by spearheading initiatives to strengthen local ties.

Here is the major news The Hanoi Times picked up for today.