Log in
Social Affairs

Street workers in freezingly cold nights

Outdoor workers are covering themselves up to cope with the 11-14 degree Celsius weather.

Despite the frigid winter, outdoor workers brave the chilly weather to make a living.

They are covering themselves up to cope with the 11-14 degree Celsius weather.

 The nighttime temperature in Hanoi drops to 11 degrees Celsius, the lowest level since the beginning of winter this year.
 During the night of the northeast monsoon, while many people fall asleep, others have no choice but bundle themselves up and go outside to make a living.
 In the freezing temperatures, it seems that the harder you work, the warmer you get.


As it gets colder at night, street vendors try to sell the last cakes on the streets in hopes of making more money before heading home.

Sanitation workers are still struggling in the chilly coldness to clean the road.

The heavy burden of making a living falls on the poor workers’ shoulders every night. The colder it is, the harder their work is.

Corns and sweet potatoes grilled on a charcoal are the best-selling food.

A recycling scrap collector rushes in before sanitation workers remove the waste.

Outdoor workers take a nap on the street pavement before continuing with their livelihood.

The guard burns firewood to warm himself in the cold winter.

 A homeless man huddles himself up in a corner of a small street.


 Meteorological experts recommend that people on the street should keep their body warm to avoid flu.

Reactions:
Share:
Trending
Most Viewed
Related news
Two-tier local government model strengthens Hanoi’s efforts to end urban flooding

Two-tier local government model strengthens Hanoi’s efforts to end urban flooding

Associate Professor Nguyen Hong Tien analyzes why Hanoi still faces chronic flooding, explains weaknesses in drainage planning and implementation and outlines how the two-tier local government model can support long-term solutions.

PetroVietnam advances nationwide STEM classrooms to drive innovation and future talent

PetroVietnam advances nationwide STEM classrooms to drive innovation and future talent

PetroVietnam expands its STEM Innovation program to develop high-quality classrooms and strengthen Vietnam’s future workforce in science, technology and innovation.

Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 spreads joy through simple things

Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 spreads joy through simple things

The Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 honors the idea that joy comes from everyday moments and Vietnamese smiles, sharing a spirit of happiness with the world.

Flood-hit people to have houses by Lunar New Year as committed by Vietnamese Government

Flood-hit people to have houses by Lunar New Year as committed by Vietnamese Government

Rebuilding houses for disaster-affected residents must be linked with rural and regional plans to ensure immediate recovery and long-term safety.

Investments in infrastructures, teaching staff to drive English to become second language

Investments in infrastructures, teaching staff to drive English to become second language

Vietnam’s ambition to make English a second language in all schools has gained strong support, yet teachers, experts and lawmakers warn that the plan requires major upgrades in infrastructure, staffing and policy to succeed nationwide.

Four American scientists win 2025 VinFuture Grand Prize for HPV vaccine breakthroughs

Four American scientists win 2025 VinFuture Grand Prize for HPV vaccine breakthroughs

Four American scientists received the 2025 VinFuture Grand Prize in Hanoi for pioneering discoveries that led to the HPV vaccine, recognized as a major breakthrough in preventing HPV-related tumors and advancing global public health.

Vietnam's health sector pushes zero-fee hospital treatment for all

Vietnam's health sector pushes zero-fee hospital treatment for all

The policy is a financial measure to carry profound social significance, promote fairness in access to health services so that no one is left behind.

New flooding strikes Vietnam's central region and Central Highlands

New flooding strikes Vietnam's central region and Central Highlands

Floods triggered by torrential rains with localized downpours reaching more than 80mm continue to rage in the south central and Central Highlands regions of Vietnam, forcing urgent evacuations.