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Hanoi's streets swamped in water after hours of intense rainfall

Hanoi's streets swamped in water after hours of intense rainfall

Multiple streets in Hanoi were submerged in nearly a meter of water, causing vehicles to break down after a heavy rainstorm that lasted over two hours on Thursday evening.
Hanoi's most unique streets and what they have to offer

Hanoi's most unique streets and what they have to offer

What is there on Hanoi street named among world's 'coolest'?

What is there on Hanoi street named among world's 'coolest'?

One thriving, one not: the tale of two expensive retail streets

One thriving, one not: the tale of two expensive retail streets

The two Vietnamese streets are among the world’s most expensive retail locations, but while Trang Tien is almost fully leased Dong Khoi has a lot of unoccupied space.
December 3, 2023 | 08:39 pm PT
Hanoi streets to be named after Spratly Islands

Hanoi streets to be named after Spratly Islands

Six streets in Hanoi's Gia Lam District will carry the name of islands of Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, the city's government said in a new plan.
June 19, 2023 | 11:16 pm PT
Summer downpour floods Hanoi streets

Summer downpour floods Hanoi streets

Several Hanoi streets were inundated, with water level as deep as 60 cm following a downpour on Monday.
June 12, 2023 | 02:06 am PT
Missing manhole covers pose hazards in Vietnam’s biggest cities

Missing manhole covers pose hazards in Vietnam’s biggest cities

Many manholes in Hanoi and HCMC have lost their covers, posing danger for commuters, especially when heavy rain or high tides flood the streets and sidewalks.
May 26, 2023 | 09:32 pm PT
Oil paintings showcase beauty of Hanoi streets

Oil paintings showcase beauty of Hanoi streets

Trees by the West Lake and scenery on Hoang Dieu street are among the things portrayed in paintings being displayed in the “Ngay Binh Yen” (A Peaceful Day) oil paintings exhibition.
May 17, 2023 | 09:51 pm PT
Power, telecom cables make a mess on Hanoi streets

Power, telecom cables make a mess on Hanoi streets

Electricity and telecommunications cables spread like spider webs on many Hanoi streets, affecting its looks and threatening public safety.
May 2, 2023 | 04:25 pm PT
Hanoi in the 1980s and now through the lens

Hanoi in the 1980s and now through the lens

The lenses of American photographer William E. Crawford and Nguyen The Son have clearly captured Hanoi’s evolution between the mid-1980s and now.
May 1, 2023 | 04:23 pm PT
Hanoi construction site forces motorcyclists on to sidewalk

Hanoi construction site forces motorcyclists on to sidewalk

On a part of Luong The Vinh Street in Hanoi, a construction site spread across it forces people to drive on the sidewalk.
March 14, 2023 | 11:26 pm PT
No sidewalks for pedestrians in downtown Hanoi

No sidewalks for pedestrians in downtown Hanoi

The sidewalks on many downtown streets of Hanoi, such as Ta Hien, Hang Non, Hang Ma, and Hang Ngang, are occupied by local businesses, which have pushed pedestrians into the roadways.
February 22, 2023 | 04:46 pm PT
Sidewalks become parking lots in Hanoi

Sidewalks become parking lots in Hanoi

Pedestrians have nowhere to go as many of the capital’s sidewalks have been turned into parking lots.
December 22, 2022 | 04:00 am PT
Residents sidelined as sidewalks get repaved in downtown Hanoi

Residents sidelined as sidewalks get repaved in downtown Hanoi

Hanoi is repaving many downtown sidewalks, but the ensuing mess creates more than a spot of bother for residents who feel the upgrade should have been better managed.
November 15, 2022 | 08:55 pm PT
Thousands of traffic cops take to Hanoi streets ahead of Party Congress

Thousands of traffic cops take to Hanoi streets ahead of Party Congress

Thousands of traffic police officers have been deployed across Hanoi since early Monday morning to regulate traffic and ensure security for delegates attending the 13th Party Congress.
January 24, 2021 | 11:19 pm PT
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