Bus commuting increasingly preferred by Hanoi residents
The high quality and service of the buses has encouraged many riders to leave their cars and motorcycles at home.
Social Affairs
Hanoi pilots issuance of digital birth and death certificates
The digital certificates will make it easier for people to board flights as they would no longer have to show paper documents.
National Library introduces 1,000 books to promote reading culture
With the theme "Books for me, for you", the book festival drew a large number of readers of all ages.
Nearly US$37 million spent on development of ethnic minority areas in Hanoi
The projects have positively impacted the living conditions of the ethnic minority population in Hanoi.
Vietnam to join SEA Games 32 with record number of athletes
With 1,003 members, the Vietnamese sports delegation set a record for the largest number of participants ever in an overseas sports festival.
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Hanoi strengthens inspection to ensure food safety in school canteens
The Hanoi People's Committee has issued a decision to set up an intersectoral inspection team during the "Action Month for Food Safety 2023," which will run from April 15 to May 15.
UNESCO Vietnam awards Youth Innovative Ideas for an Ocean without Plastic
Vietnamese young people are making efforts to protect the ocean and minimize the amount of plastic waste in the environment.
Hanoi among top performers in PAPI 2022
Over the years, the capital city has been a leader in promoting high efficiency in public administration performance.
Hanoi spends nearly US$2 billion on developing new-style rural areas
A new-style rural area needs to meet 19 criteria in different fields: planning, economic growth, infrastructure, production, socio-culture, and environment.
News highlights for April 12, 2023
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Stories behind female immigrant workers in Hanoi
Migrants are a source of labor and a driving force for socio-economic development.
Me Linh Flower Festival to be held in Hanoi every November
It's expected that a sizable crowd will attend the Me Linh Flower Festival every year.
Vietnam-Korea Cultural Exchange program to take place in May
The event is part of activities in celebration of the 31st anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and South Korea.
News highlights for April 8, 2023
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Hanoi moves up six spots in food safety management rankings
Over the past few years, Hanoi has stepped up its food safety monitoring throughout the city.
News highlights for April 7, 2023
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Hanoi's Party chief wants better solutions for Ring Road 1 project land clearance
The Ring Road 1 Project is now three years behind as it was scheduled to become operational in 2020.
Hanoi urged to remove bottlenecks for private investors in park building
In 2021-2025, Hanoi's authorities will upgrade 45 existing parks and public gardens and build six new ones.
Hanoian children enjoy recycled playgrounds
Green outdoor playgrounds are considered one of the city's typical models for a better living environment.
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