Once the sun sets each day plenty of deprived people who live in the capital must venture out in order to try and make a living.

The area surrounding Dong Xuan market in the Old Quarter of Hanoi is a popular site for labourers to gather at night.

An elderly man often endures a sleepless night due to the necessity of continuing to sell toys in the local area.

Many of the poor people found working on the streets of the capital are from northern provinces such as Bac Giang, Nam Dinh, and Ha Nam, with the majority coming to Hanoi in order to find a way to earn a living.

An elderly woman on Dinh Tien Hoang street appears sad due to a lack of customers buying her balloons at night.

A street vendor is in possession of a bicycle, a thermo bottle, a few cups, and some small chairs as she sells fresh water and iced tea on the street.

A woman sells potatoes, corn, and cassava while taking her bicycle around the streets of Hanoi at night.

Workers clean the streets through the night in order to maintain their hygiene.

A man who sets up space to repair motorbikes takes time for a quick nap due to a lack of customers.

A woman stops selling snacks in order to enjoy a short sleep.

A mother must overcome many difficulties so that her children can enjoy a better standard of living in the future.