Hanoi Traffic Grinds to a Halt on First Working Day After Holiday
Hanoi experienced severe traffic congestion on the first working day after the New Year holiday, with vehicles inching along the Vinh Tuy bridge. Citizens expressed concerns about the impact on daily life.
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