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The exhibition showcases over 80 captivating photographs capturing the authentic perspective of photographers and journalists on the significant milestone of Hanoi’s administrative boundary extension, marking 15 years since the event. This exhibition is a celebration of the 69th anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day, which took place from October 10, 1954, to October 10, 2023. Introducing our latest accomplishment: a remarkable milestone in our journey.  The opening ceremony of “Hanoi in My Heart” took place on 5 October at Temple of Literature, Hanoi According to Nguyen Thanh Loi, the Editor-in-Chief of the Economic & Urban Newspaper, the 15-year period of administrative boundary expansion is a short, yet immensely significant time in the developmental history of the thousand-year-old capital city. “These photographs, captured by seasoned photographers, hold immense value as they depict an evolving Hanoi heading towards progress. Present-day Hanoi is ...

Deputy director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, Nguyen Nam Nhan, announced that Chien, a billiards player from Vietnam, was invited to participate in a friendly tournament organized by the Union Mondiale de Billard (the World Union of Billiards) and the Chinese Billiards and Snooker Association in Shanghai on the weekend. The tournament included three other top billiards players, namely Dick Jaspers from the Netherlands, Tayfun Tasdemir from Turkey, and Cho Myung Woo from South Korea. During the match between Chien and Dick Jaspers on Saturday, a live broadcast incorporated an image of China’s controversial ‘nine-dash line’ map, which China uses to assert its sovereignty over the East Vietnam Sea. Although Chien did not see the image during the match, he was later informed about it. Chien attended the tournament without a coach or assistant. After discussing the issue with Nguyen Viet Hoa, the head coach of the Ho Chi Minh City billiards team, Chien decided...

From various regions of Vietnam such as Quang Tri, Phu Yen, the Central Highlands, and the Southern region, the weather forecast predicts moderate to heavy rain in some areas, with possible thunderstorms in the evening and night. This can lead to floods and landslides in mountainous regions. Vietnam’s Weather Forecast in Different Regions Northeast region: Expect cloudy and sunny weather during the day, without rain at night. Temperatures range from 23 to 26 Celcius Degrees as the lowest and 32 to 35 Celcius Degrees as the highest. Southeast region: Anticipate sunny weather with intense heat at noon and cooler temperatures during the evening and night. The lowest temperature is expected to be between 24 and 27 Celcius Degrees, and the highest between 32 to 35 Celcius Degrees. Photo: Wikimedia Thanh Hoa – Thua Thien Hue: Expect cloudy weather with high temperatures during the day and moderate to heavy rain in the evening and night. Thunderstorms and dangerous lightning ...

The Chairman of the Hanoi City People’s Committee, Tran Sy Thanh, has recently issued a decision to recognize outstanding citizens of the capital in 2023. Among the recipients of this prestigious award are Nguyen Huu Phuc (also known as Le Duc Van), the Head of the Liaison Committee of the Youth Union for the National Salvation of Hoang Dieu Citadel, and renowned writer Nguyen Ngoc Tien. Exemplary Hanoians Hanoi writer and researcher Nguyen Ngoc Tien was awarded the title of “Outstanding Citizen of the Capital 2023”. Photo: Lao Dong Newspaper Nguyen Ngoc Tien, born in 1958, is a highly acclaimed contemporary writer who is regarded as one of Hanoi’s most prolific authors. Throughout his 30-year career as a journalist at Hanoimoi Newspaper, he has written numerous articles on cultural issues and has earned several journalism awards for his investigative reports. However, his expertise lies in writing about Hanoi. Nguyen Ngoc Tien is the author of several best-selling bo...