VOV.VN - The capital continued to carry out RT-PCT tests on August 18 as part of a campaign to check tens of thousands of holidaymakers who recently returned from Da Nang, the latest epicentre of the current novel coronavirus outbreak.

VOV.VN - Heavy traffic clogged streets throughout the capital on the morning of August 18 due to a prolonged period of rainfall.

VOV.VN - A variety of historical documents and items relating to the August Revolution, which falls on August 19, and Vietnamese National Day, which falls on September 2, are being introduced at an exhibition held at the Vietnam Military History Museum.

VOV.VN - Coach Park Hang-seo, his assistants and all 48 players called up to the Vietnam national U22 men’s football team underwent COVID-19 tests in Hanoi on August 16 in preparation for the start of their training camp on August 18.

VOV.VN - A burial service took place for former Party leader Le Kha Phieu at the Mai Dich Cemetery in the capital city at 2pm on August 15.

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) has issued a new rule to run the corporate bond portal to publicise bond deals and give investors more news about the market.

VOV.VN - The national flags were lowered to half-staff at public buildings in Hanoi from 6 am on August 14 as the country mourns the passing away of former former Party leader Le Kha Phieu.

VOV.VN - Citizens of Hanoi have taken steps to obey COVID-19 prevention measures, including wearing face masks in public places and maintaining a safe distance when shopping at local wet markets throughout the capital in recent days.

VOV.VN - A majority of hospitals throughout Hanoi capital are tightening COVID-19 prevention and control efforts as the country’s second wave of the pandemic starting from Da Nang is putting the capital at risk.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is considering new models to calculate electricity prices, including one that would eliminate its current step pricing, which industry experts have called outdated and deeply unpopular among consumers.