Hailing the great achievements Hanoi recorded in 2022, the Party leader pointed to tasks for the capital city this year given the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the global economic recession.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the meeting with the Party organisation, administration and people of Hanoi.

The city should carry forward its traditions, determination and innovations, utilise opportunities and advantages, and overcome all challenges to achieve the targets, the leader stressed.

He urged local officials to improve their political will, morality and work capacity to build a wealthy, civilised and modern city, and expressed his wish that Hanoi will reap greater achievements in 2023.

On this occasion, he visited and presented gifts to representatives of the elderly, police officers, firefighters, rescue forces, workers and children.

In reply, Politburo member, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung affirmed that Hanoi’s Party organisation, administration and people are resolved to successfully implement the breakthroughs and tasks set in the Party building and rectification as well as the building of the political system, socio-economic development and the settlement of issues of public concern.

According to the city’s report, it fulfilled all of the 22 socio-economic targets, and its GRDP grew 8.89% in 2022, the highest over the past decade, surpassing the plan and higher the national average by 0.87%.

Hanoi’s per capita income reached 142.3 million VND (6,068 USD) and its total budget collection was close to 333 trillion VND (14.2 billion USD), exceeding the estimate by 6.8%. Meanwhile, the consumer price index rose 3.4%, lower than the target of 4%.

Binh Dinh's fermented pork specialty: coming soon for Tet!

If you're an adventurous eater, then try tre tron – Binh Dinh Province's traditional mixture of fermented shredded pork meat, kumquat juice, beef and garlic.

Tet gifts to all poor households in Bac Giang province

(BGO) – Responding to the campaign “Tet for the poor in 2023”, Bac Giang province has received more than 63,000 gifts totally worth over 38 billion VND (1.6 million USD), reported the provincial Fatherland Front’s Committee (FFC).      

Bac Giang farm produce sold out on Tet occasion

(BGO) – The farm produce in Bac Giang province have been well consumed on the Lunar New Year occasion. Many facilities must operate at maximum capacity to serve the market demand.

Back to the past: Tour revives memories of old Tet

A tour to Vu Dai Village in northern Ha Nam Province allows guests to capture images of the Tet atmosphere of the 1980s as well as observe how the village's signature braised fish is made.

Activities to celebrate Tet in UK, Cambodia

The Vietnamese Family Partnership (VFP), in coordination with the Vietnamese Association in the UK (VAUK), hosted a traditional Tet ( Lunar New Year ) celebration for expatriates on January 15.

Source: VNA