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Hanoi has just been honored by the World Culinary Awards as the "Asia's Best Culinary City Destination 2024" at the 5th annual awards ceremony held in Dubai, UAE. This marks the second consecutive year that Hanoi has received international recognition for its cuisine, following the "Asia's Leading Culinary City Destination 2023" award.

In response to the "For the Poor – Leave No One Behind" campaign for the 2021-2025 period launched by the Prime Minister, the Hanoi People's Committee and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee will jointly organize a launch ceremony for the 2024 "For the Poor" Peak Month and Social Welfare Program. The event will take place on October 16 at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace.

Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, Nguyen Manh Quyen, on October 9 signed Decision No. 5290/QD-UBND, which issues new fares for subsidized public bus transportation in the city.

The fair is a chance for companies and buyers to connect and improve trade values.

There are now eight stamp collections commemorating the Capital's Liberation Day.

On the evening of October 10th, a special artistic program titled "Hanoi - A Heroic Anthem of the Streets," commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024), took place in a sacred, proud, and romantic atmosphere at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

On the afternoon of October 10, Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh met with a delegation of special advisors from the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, led by Takebe Tsutomu.

On the morning of October 10, the Central Committee of the Communist Party, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and the city of Hanoi held a national-level ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the capital's liberation.

Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai reflected on the city's significant milestones in celebration of the 70th anniversary of its liberation day on October 10, 1954, while outlining the direction to build a prosperous, civilized and modern capital.

Nearly 800 coaches and athletes from 40 territories, countries, organizations, and units will take part in the 2024 Hanoi Open Dragon Boat Race in West Lake, Hanoi.

Hanoi Mayor has reaffirmed the city’s commitment to supporting Sumitomo in its $4.2 billion smart city project

The 2024 Hanoi Ao Dai Tourism Festival featured the participation of 150 entities and individuals, showcasing 100 booths, including 85 designers and Ao Dai brands, as well as accessory providers.

The Hanoi authorities on October 8 held a conference to honor exemplary individuals and good deeds for 2024.

Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Thu Ha on October signed Plan No. 294/KH-UBND, outlining efforts to preserve and promote the value of the city's cultural heritage through 2025 and beyond.

VGP - The capital city of Ha Noi ranks 97th in the 2024 Smart City Index, up three notches from 2023.

VGP - Ha Noi will boost the production of handicraft villages for sustainable growth and preservation from 2024 to 2030, with a vision to 2050.