Life has been injected back into night markets throughout the capital city following the decision by authorities in Hanoi to ease social distancing from April 23.

Hanoi on April 18 conducted a number of quick novel coronavirus (COVID-19) screening tests at a series of wholesale markets in the capital, in line with instructions issued by Mayor Nguyen Duc Chung.

A street in Phuc Tan ward in Hanoi has been decorated by series of art displays that have been made using recycled rubbish.

The old roofs, street corners, vendors and remarkable architecture are the soul of Hanoi, according to photographer Nguyen Viet Thanh, who is showcasing 30 photos of the capital in an exhibition.

The air quality in the capital city of Hanoi has once again worsened with its PM2.5 levels exceeding national standards and being situated at harmful levels.

Except for Long Bien Bridge over the Red River, newly built, modern bridges seem to be lacking the architectural creation that would make them works of art.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Pakistani wrote a letter to express his appreciation for the timely help of the traffic police team No. 5 and the police of Gia Thuy Ward in Long Bien District, Hanoi.

VietNamNet Bridge - With just 200 passengers, that number of people is enough to make the Long Bien Railway Station cramped and overcrowded whenever a train comes.