Hà Nội closes off historic Long Biên Bridge from today

Hà Nội's most iconic bridge crossing the Red River, and the oldest at 122 years old, was closed from 3pm Tuesday in light of the Red River flooding, according to an announcement by the Hà Nội Department of Transportation.

The unique beauty of Vạn Phúc Silk Village

As part of Hà Nội’s drive for global integration, the Vạn Phúc silk village has been nominated by the World Crafts Council for inclusion in the World Creative Cities Network for crafts.

Trail of devastation

The clear-up operation is well underway after typhoon Yagi hit northern Việt Nam, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Many homes and businesses were damaged, at least 24 people killed, and many more still unaccounted for.

Vietnamese people support each other during Typhoon Yagi

A video of two white cars coordinating to escort a motorbike across an overpass in Liễu Giai Ward, Hà Nội during the storm has been widely shared and received millions of interactions on social media over the weekend.

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