VOV.VN - An array of restaurants, hotels, and coffee shops throughout the capital’s historic Old Quarter are struggling to recover from the economic impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with local firms once again being forced to close due to the reemergence of the virus in the nation.

VOV.VN - The third train that is set to be used as part of Hanoi’s metro system docked at Hai Phong port on February 21 ahead of being put into use on the line.

The launching ceremony of a tree-planting festival on the New Year of Ox was held in Hanoi on February 21 as part of this year’s efforts in response to the Government’s programme on planting 1 billion trees to 2025.

VOV.VN - Despite the administration of Hanoi ordering the closure of street food businesses in the capital from February 16 in an effort to prevent the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many stall owners have ignored the request and remained open.

VOV.VN - During late February each year the streets of Hanoi are filled with Hoa Ban, known by their scientific name of Bauhinia variegate, in bloom, serving to fill the streets with delicate pink flowers which are reminiscent of orchids.

VOV.VN - Up to 1,400 people returning to Hanoi from Cam Giang district in the northern province of Hai Duong following the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, have tested negative for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the capital’s Department of Health.

VOV.VN - A man from the Republic of Korea (RoK) has fallen to his death from Golden Palace, a high-rise apartment building located in Me Tri ward of Nam Tu Liem district in Hanoi, according to the municipal authorities.

VOV.VN - The 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to convene its 53rd meeting on February 22 in Hanoi, according to a statement made on February 19 by the NA Office.

The capital city of Hanoi welcomed over 122,000 tourist arrivals during the first seven days of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival which lasts from February 10-16 , according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

As many as 91% of local businesses in Hanoi had resumed operations and 94.5% of the labourers had returned to work after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday as of February 17, according to the Hanoi Federation of Labour.