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News updates related to the Old Quarter

The US is upgrading the encryption system of its F-35 fighter jet to counter quantum technology.

The US military is preparing to integrate quantum anti-data algorithms into the F-35 fighter jet to protect top-secret data from China's rapidly advancing technological development.

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Four people rescued after being trapped in a midnight fire in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

At approximately 11:19 PM on May 5th, a serious fire broke out at a porridge shop located at 5 Hang Voi Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi.
Meritorious Artist Chí Trung attracted attention with his friendly conversation with a ride-hailing driver in Ho Chi Minh City.

During his trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Meritorious Artist Chi Trung had an open and friendly interaction with a young male driver, revealing some hidden aspects of his retirement life and his old townhouse.

Meritorious Artist Tieu Lang: From accountant to a towering figure in Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera)

Meritorious Artist Tieu Lang is not only a veteran artist of the Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera) stage but also has a special family with two talented and beautiful daughters who are both daughters-in-law living in the same house in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Vietnam from Above: A Journey to Discover the Stunning Beauty of the Three Regions of the Country

Admire the majestic beauty of Vietnam from above, from lush green valleys and sun-drenched ancient towns to vibrant golden rice fields in the Southwestern region.
Hoi An: Crowds flock to the ancient town on New Year's Day, causing many tourist attractions to become overloaded.

Thousands of tourists crowded the central streets of Hoi An, such as Tran Phu, Bach Dang, and the Hoai River area, on the 5th day of Tet, causing traffic congestion and overwhelming restaurants.
Hanoi: Discover the thousand-year-old Bach Ma Temple guarding the eastern side of the imperial city.

Located amidst the bustling Old Quarter, Bach Ma Temple is not only one of the most sacred spiritual sites in Thang Long's four fortified towns, but also boasts distinctive Nguyen Dynasty architecture and legends about divine horses...

Hanoi: Reenactment of the opening ceremony of O Quan Chuong Gate and the cavalry parade to welcome the Year of the Horse.
February 9, 2026 19:33

The Vietnamese Tet - Street Tet program for the Year of the Horse 2026 will kick off with the opening ceremony of the O Quan Chuong gate and a large-scale procession through Hanoi's Old Quarter streets on the morning of February 8th.
Countdown 2026 in Ninh Binh: From Cuc Phuong Forest to Hoa Lu Ancient Town
December 29, 2025 11:16

The Ninh Binh Countdown 2026 event took place at Cuc Phuong National Park and Hoa Lu Ancient Town, offering a diverse and vibrant experience.
Hanoi: 22 places to eat breakfast from 3 AM to noon.
December 16, 2025 21:29

From bánh mì stalls opening at 3:00 AM to bowls of pho, bun thang, and bun oc (snail noodle soup) that encapsulate the flavors of Hanoi, the list below includes addresses and specific opening hours. Suggestions for choosing based on the Old Quarter, time frame, and dish...
Hanoi Old Quarter: A guide to visiting 4 paid historical sites.
December 5, 2025 14:26

From December 8th, Bach Ma Temple (76 Hang Buom Street) and Kim Ngan Temple (42-44 Hang Bac Street) will charge 20,000 VND per person. Quan De Temple and the Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center will apply the same price from January 1st, 2026; with evening hours...
Hoi An: 48 hours exploring the ancient town, An Bang beach, and traditional craft villages.
November 27, 2025 15:26

Fly to Da Nang and then travel 30 km to Hoi An; best time to visit is from February to April. A 2-3 day itinerary costs 4,500,000-5,000,000 VND; highlights include the ancient town, Cham Island, and the Bay Mau coconut forest.
Rapid CPR performed by a nurse in Nghe An province saved the life of a tourist who suffered cardiac arrest in the ancient town of Hoa Lu.
August 5, 2025 16:58

Nurse Phan Thi Thuy Hoa (working at the Toxicology Department, Nghe An Friendship General Hospital) successfully resuscitated a tourist who suffered cardiac arrest while visiting the ancient town of Hoa...
Portrait of artist Xuan Hinh's wife, the "Miss Old Quarter"
March 18, 2025 16:01

Artist Xuan Hinh recently shared some interesting details about his wife, Nguyen Phuong Lan, dubbed the "beauty queen of the Old Quarter" and his unwavering support system for many years.
A series of programs celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Hanoi in the Old Quarter.
September 30, 2024 16:14

Many activities and programs such as exhibitions, art performances, and sightseeing tours will be organized at historical sites in Hanoi's Old Quarter in the coming days.
Enhance information and landslide warnings to respond to Typhoon No. 3 (Yagi).
September 4, 2024 17:05

This is one of the propaganda guidelines of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department at the September 2024 press briefing.
The most attractive tourist destination in Hoi An ancient town has been revealed after two years of closure following a major renovation.
August 1, 2024 15:31

After two years of restoration, the Japanese Bridge, a famous symbol of Hoi An ancient town (Quang Nam province), has completed most of its construction and will reopen to visitors in early August.
Hanoi makes the list of cities with the most attractive cuisine in the world.
July 29, 2024 10:15

TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel guide platform, has voted Hanoi as one of the 15 cities with the most attractive culinary scenes in the world.

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