History comes to life on heritage tours

Heritage education has been effectively taking its role as a lever to boost tourism development in Hà Nội, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in vast damage to the sector.

Excellent students receive scholarships from Germany

A total of 93 outstanding students from universities and colleges in Hà Nội and neighbouring provinces on Tuesday received scholarships for 2019-20 school year.

Uncle Hồ’s 130th birthday to be celebrated nationwide

A special programme entitled Hồ Chí Minh - Sáng Ngời Ý Chí Việt Nam (Hồ Chí Minh – Việt Nam Will Shine Bright) will be broadcast live on VTV1 Channel at 8pm on May 18.

Tourist destinations nationwide reopen their doors

Tourists can now visit many tourist destinations which have re-opened since last weekend after the social distancing regulations have been eased.

Hanoians speak on the first day of nationwide social distancing The new rules will last until at least April 15 and Việt Nam News has asked Hà Nội residents how their lives will change.

Việt Nam sees first reduction in retail sales of goods and services in Q1 Việt Nam witnessed its first reduction in retail sales for five years in March due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Tourist sites in Hà Nội closed for disinfection

As of Tuesday, historical relic sites and tourist attractions in Hà Nội were closed for disinfectant measures amid fears of the COVID-19 outbreak.

DIY indigo dyeing workshop

Anyone who wants to learn about ethnic minority techniques on indigo dyeing is invited to join a craft workshop, organised by the Friends of Vietnam Heritage and the Indigo Store in Hà Nội on February 22.

Calligraphy festival honours morality The 2020 Spring Calligraphy Festival will begin on January 18 at Hà Nội’s Temple of Literature, honouring the art and tradition of writing.

Hà Nội to honour excellent graduates of universities The Hà Nội People’s Committee will honour 86 graduates from universities and academies with the highest marks next Monday.