VOV.VN - People of Hanoi turned up in hordes at shopping centres on January 1 to take part in games and have lunch altogether.

Facing a range of difficulties and challenges last year, Hanoi has realised and even exceeded all 22 of its socio-economic targets, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in a recent interview.

VOV.VN - Hanoi enjoyed annual growth of 8.89% in terms of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in 2022, higher than the set target of 7% to 7.5%, according to details given by the Municipal Statistics Office.

VOV.VN - Tet customs from a bygone era will be re-enacted in the capital in January, 2023, ahead of the Lunar New Year festival.

VOV.VN - Chao suon (pork rib congee), a popular food in Hanoi, can be eaten all year round. A hot bowl of pork rib congee served with crispy crullers and a little pepper and chili powder has an appealing flavor.

Hanoi now offers a one-of-a-kind journey that will take guests back in time to the heyday of Vietnamese literature in the ancient and medieval eras.

VOV.VN - An exhibition featuring 300 paintings produced by artists from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) opened on December 27 at the Hanoi Museum, marking 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

More than 4.8 million Hanoi residents had their health insurance cards integrated into their chip-based ID cards as of December 26, of which 271,000 people have put them into use.

VOV.VN - More than 1,000 ornamental works, including bonsai and bonsai driftwoods, are being showcased at the ongoing Hanoi Ornamental Creatures Festival 2022.

VOV.VN - Dao Ngoc Ngu Xa night food street and the pedestrian area officially opened across Ngu Xa street and Nguyen Khac Hieu street in Ba Dinh district of Hanoi on December 23, with the area providing more entertainment space for locals citizens and tourists.