VOV.VN - When the lunar New Year holiday (Tet) draws near, Hang Ma and Hang Luoc streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter are adorned with colourful Tet decorations.

VOV.VN - Hang Luoc street in Hanoi saw the opening of its annual traditional market on February 1, attracting numerous visitors who are making preparations to celebrate the Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet.

VOV.VN - A wide range of cultural activities will take place throughout Hanoi’s Old Quarter from February 6, or the 25th day of the 12th lunar month, as part of celebrations for the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

A street stall “ragworm-pie” in Hanoi’s hectic Old Quarter earned its fame among local and foreign visitors.

VOV.VN - Chopard, a luxury watch brand from Switzerland, has chosen Vietnamese haute-lacquer house Hanoia to design three unique models based on Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Heavy rain in recent days has caused water levels of the Hoai river to swell up, flooding parts of Hoi An city, a popular tourist site recognized by UNESCO in central Vietnam, and forcing local residents to rapidly move their valuable possessions to safe places.

VOV.VN - The majority of hotels located in the capital have been left virtually deserted in recent months despite remaining open, largely due to the negative impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) which has stopped foreign visitors entering the country.

The ban on motorized vehicles in five Old Quarter streets takes effect from September 19 to October 1, 2020.

VOV.VN - A number of crowded bars and karaoke venues operating in Hanoi’s Old Quarter have been temporarily suspended as part of a fresh wave of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and control measures, according to the Hoan Kiem district People's Committee.

VOV.VN - Despite bars, nightclubs, and karaoke venues in Hanoi being granted permission to re-open as of September 16, many were quiet on their first night back.