Hanoi now has a foundation to gradually develop a “silver economy” in a humane and sustainable manner, meeting the needs of an ageing society and effectively harnessing local endogenous resources.

Hanoi will relocate an iconic resistance monument near Hoan Kiem Lake to a military regiment as the capital reorganizes the historic space east of the lake.

Two Bodhi trees brought from India nearly seven decades ago still flourish at two of Hanoi’s most revered Buddhist landmarks, standing as living symbols of the deep cultural and spiritual ties between Vietnam and India.

Hanoi’s art institutions will stage a series of performances for residents in communes and wards across the capital to mark the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2026) and National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).

The ancient Co Loa Relic Site, regarded by many international experts as the largest-in-scale and oldest capital city in Asia, will be nominated to join the UNESCO World Heritage list.

A Hanoi delegation led by Party Secretary Tran Duc Thang held talks in Moscow and St. Petersburg on railway development and broader cooperation with Russian localities.

Vietnam’s first pilot Smart Police Station has been installed by Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake, offering 24/7 multilingual services ranging from incident reporting to emergency SOS calls.

The capital city of Hanoi is piloting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to detect traffic and urban order violations and help ease congestion, initially in Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho wards.

Hanoi is positioning itself as an international music destination, with a series of major cultural and music events scheduled for the capital this autumn, bringing global artists to Vietnam while showcasing the city’s cultural heritage.

Hanoi’s vegetarian restaurants are giving vegetables, mushrooms and tofu new appeal, from comforting Vietnamese classics to elegant modern creations.

Seven Red River bridge projects have received all land within their designated boundaries as Hanoi targets completion around July 2027.

Hanoi is set to provide free textbooks for general education students from the 2026–2027 school year, along with a range of other support measures at the beginning of the academic year.

When art no longer remains confined to the canvas, viewers no longer simply stand outside the artwork. This is the spirit behind Van Gogh Timeless, a large-scale, multi-sensory interactive exhibition officially opened in Hanoi on August 12.

The Hanoi Jazztival 2026, themed “Jazz Hanoi – Melodies Without Borders”, will take place from September 17-19 in the capital, the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced at a press conference on August 12.

The Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO), bringing together more than 100 talented young musicians from across Asia, performed for the first time at Ho Guom Opera in Hanoi on August 12 as part of a concert featuring classical masterpieces.

A tourist escaped injury after a passing train struck her phone on Hanoi’s Train Street, prompting authorities to penalize a cafe owner and step up safety enforcement.

Hanoi traffic police are working with local police to verify a viral clip showing a train knocking a phone from a woman's hand at Hanoi's "train street" cafe area.

Under a theme of heritage convergence, the upcoming second Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi is expected to feature a diverse range of cultural and artistic activities, creating a space for encounters and exchanges among cultures.

Once packed with players every evening, many of Hanoi’s large gaming centers have now closed or temporarily suspended operations as the industry comes under pressure from new regulations, rising operating costs and changing gamer habits.

Hanoi has announced a series of senior personnel changes across municipal departments, agencies and localities following the restructuring of several government bodies.