In Pictures: Hanoi gears up for Trump-Kim summit

Vietnam is preparing for the second meeting this week between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump after their historic first summit in Singapore last June. Security has been stepped up as international media and businesses gear up for the leaders' arrival.

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Feb 25, 2019, 10:30 AM

Heightened security on Feb 25, 2019 outside the Melia Hanoi Hotel, where Mr Kim is expected to stay. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Armed police standing guard outside Melia Hanoi Hotel on Feb 25, 2019. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Workers putting up decorations made of artificial flowers outside the Melia Hanoi Hotel on Feb 25, 2019. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

International media waiting for Mr Kim's arrival outside the Melia Hanoi Hotel on Feb 25, 2019. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

US and North Korean flags hanging outside shops in Hanoi on Feb 25, 2019. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Hanoi Opera House, where Mr Trump and Mr Kim may have dinner together on Wednesday before their Thursday summit. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Some media staking out outside Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel opposite Government Guesthouse. The hotel is said to be the backup summit venue. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Howard X, an Australian impersonating Mr Kim, kisses an impersonator of Mr Trump at the La Paix Hotel in Hanoi on Feb 25, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

Key rings depicting Mr Kim and Mr Trump for sale on Feb 24, 2019, ahead of their summit in Hanoi. PHOTO: REUTERS

A woman sells T-shirts depicting Mr Kim and Mr Trump on Feb 23, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

Vietnamese artist Tran Lam Binh applies finishing touches to his portrait of Mr Kim at a cafe in Hanoi, on Feb 21, 2019. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

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