Experts revive traditional costumes on the screen

Traditional costumes made with sophisticated sewing, embroidering and decorating techniques are more in the public eye than ever as they are featured in more films and television shows.

Hà Nội police suspends officer for disturbance at airport Lieutenant General Đoàn Duy Khương, head of Hà Nội Police Department has announced a 30-day suspension for Lê Thị Hiền, 36, a traffic police officer from Đống Đa District.

Pompeo says China's detention of two Canadians is 'wrong' The United States is working to secure the release of two Canadians held by China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, calling their detention "arbitrary and unacceptable" after he met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canadian officials.

Australia to join US in Gulf maritime security mission Australia will join the US-led mission to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with Iran, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Wednesday.

Kindergarten in Hà Nội to be closed after teacher's misconduct Tây Hồ District’s Department of Education and Training will stop the operation of Maple Bear Westlake Point International Kindergarten regarding an incident in which a student at the school was locked in a cupboard for not obeying teachers’ instructions, said an official.

Children raise their voices at national forum

A total of 169 children took part in a dialogue with representatives from the Government, sectors and organisations in Hà Nội on Saturday.

Health minister calls for reduction of plastic waste in health sector Health minister Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến has called on the health sector, workers and patients to stop the use of plastic bags and other single-use plastic products at all medical facilities and health management units nationwide.

Shows honour great playwright Various shows will be held this month to mark the 31st anniversary of death of playwright Lưu Quang Vũ (1948-1988). The author of dozens of plays, he is considered as a phenomenon of Vietnamese theatre in 20th century.

As Hà Nội's new apartment buildings rise, so do disputes

“I find a lot of things to complain about – dirty halls, discarded gum on the handrails and noisy neighbours who sing karaoke without closing their doors,” a resident said.

ICT Summit talks digital transformation in Việt Nam Digital transformation is an opportunity for Việt Nam to create greater value for each business, make each organisation more efficient and offer better opportunities for every citizen, said Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam at the Vietnam ICT Summit 2019 in Hà Nội on Thursday.