Hanoi.

Since early February, Hanoi’s top leaders have planned to buy vaccines for the locals.

To date, Hanoi has effectively contained the pandemic situation, which helps avoid disruption of economic activities and daily life of the public, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue has said.

The Hanoi Mayor expected local firms to accelerate the digital transformation process, which remains the city’s priority for development in the next five years.

The stars of this dish are, obviously, snails. And sometimes they can be unsightly to look at. However, once you get over the sight, you’ll know why this dish has gained quite a lot of prominence among the people.

From the city to the people, from culture to literature and art, painter and writer Do Phan, a Hanoian, shares his interesting view about Hanoi with Van Nghe (Arts & Literature) weekly newspaper.

A few people go out for a stroll to enjoy the peaceful and pleasant atmosphere as many streets of the city are quiet and deserted.

The Party chief lauded the city’s resounding success in the past year, which he said made significant contributions to the country’s achievements.

Senior officials give solutions to address current problems and challenges facing Hanoi in various fields.

The local authorities have been cooperating with retailers in the city to stockpile basic necessities worth VND39.4 trillion (US$1.7 billion), up 5% against the last year.

To aid the economic development process, Hanoi will need to mobilize VND3,100-3,200 trillion (US$134.1-140 billion) in the 2021-25 period.