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The Hanoi Liberation Day celebrations include a book fair, a wonderful initiative to promote reading and encourage a love of books. This year’s event marks two significant anniversaries: 70 years since the capital’s liberation on October 10, 1954, and 35 years since UNESCO designated Hanoi as a “City for Peace.” With an expected 200 to 250 booths, the fair will host domestic and international publishers, diplomatic organizations, and regional and international publishing associations. This diverse gathering promises a rich array of books and cultural exchanges. First held in 2014, this annual event has become a beloved tradition, fostering a reading culture and stimulating community movements toward a more educated and enlightened society. It provides a platform for book introductions, launches, and copyright transactions, making it a hub of literary excitement. This year’s fair will offer an even broader range of activities, including book displays, introductions, and launches, as...

The National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting predicts that in the first few days of the Lunar New Year holiday, there will be light rain with sunshine in the afternoons in the North and Thanh Hoa. The weather will be cold, with some mountainous areas experiencing very low temperatures that can be harmful to people’s health. The temperature in the region is expected to gradually increase, reaching a maximum of 25 degrees. In the Northwest, some places may even see temperatures above 26 degrees. On the other hand, from Nghe An to Quang Binh, there will be rainy and freezing weather. Showers and thunderstorms are expected in some places from Quang Tri to Binh Dinh, accompanied by low temperatures. Thua Thien Hue to Quang Ngai will experience heavy rain and thunderstorms with rainfall ranging from 15-30mm, and in some places over 50mm. Thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, lightning, and strong winds. The heavy rain can cause flash floods in small rivers and streams, landslide...