VOV.VN - The decision taken by the administration of Hanoi to suspend non-essential services, including restaurants, sidewalk eateries, and drinks vendors in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen business slow in many outlets throughout the capital.

The capital city of Hanoi has decided to temporarily shut down relic and religious sites, sidewalk eateries and beverage outlets from 5pm on May 3, in an effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Several bus stations around the Hanoi capital have become busy as crowds of people return to Hanoi following the four-day public holiday, starting on April 30.

VOV.VN - Despite Hanoi authorities’ decision to suspend activities on the capital’s walking zone, many people have taken to the streets and paid no heed to COVID-19 rules.

VOV.VN - Fixtures taking place as part of the 12th round of matches in the V.League 1 are set to be played behind closed doors on May 5, including the clash between hosts Hanoi FC and Saigon FC at the Hang Day Stadium, as part of efforts to combat COVID-19.

VOV.VN - Activities aimed at honouring both local and foreign photographers within a series of “Photo Hanoi ‘21” cultural events are set to be held across the capital city between May 1 and June 12.

The Hanoi People’s Court, on April 29, sentenced ex-minister of industry and trade Vu Huy Hoang to 11 years’ imprisonment for “violating regulations on the management and use of State assets, causing losses and wastefulness”.

A photo exhibition is taking place in Hanoi to celebrate the 46th National Reunification Day (April 30).

VOV.VN - A significant number of people in Hanoi continue to neglect wearing face masks in public areas, despite the authorities’s warning of potential risks of a new coronavirus outbreak in the community.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Tourism Association have moved to postpone the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM Hanoi 2021) which had been scheduled for June amid unpredictable developments relating to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.