As Hanoi commemorates 70 years of liberation, the city is embarking on a transformative journey, focusing on circular and innovative growth to secure a sustainable future that aligns with global development trends.

The "Cultural Festival for Peace" kicked off in Hanoi on October 6, bringing together 8,000 participants for a large-scale live reenactment of the capital’s liberation.

This year’s Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival, running from October 4 to 6, celebrates the beauty of Vietnam’s traditional dress with numerous engaging events, including a stunning Ao Dai Carnival, art shows, exhibitions, and design competitions.

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Hanoi's liberation, the city has been transformed with festive banners, posters, and flowers, paying tribute to the historic day when the capital was freed 70 years ago.

Hanoi’s People’s Council has approved the creation of the Hanoi Public Administrative Service Center, which will manage administrative procedures and promote digital transformation, streamlining services for residents and businesses.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son recently signed a Prime Ministerial Decision on the establishment of the Hanoi High-Tech Biological Park.

A variety of cultural and arts activities will be held in Hanoi's Old Quarter to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Day of the capital city on October 10.

Hanoi authorities have sketched out a project piloting a public administrative service centre as part of the efforts to create breakthroughs in administrative reform and raise the capital city’s competitiveness and public satisfaction.

Hanoi is set to introduce a controlled experimentation (sandbox) framework, aiming to rapidly harness technological advancements and propel the entrepreneurial spirit within the city.

A grand ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024) will be held at the National Convention Centre on October 10 with the participation of about 3,000 delegates.

Responding to concerns over food safety, Hanoi's local authorities are implementing stringent measures around schools to protect students’ health.

Typhoon Yagi has left a trail of destruction in Hanoi, with over 100,000 trees downed, causing significant economic and agricultural losses estimated at 2.287 trillion VND.

The 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital will see scaled-back celebrations, with several events canceled, as Hanoi prioritizes recovery efforts after Storm Yagi.

In a gesture of solidarity and responsibility, Hanoi has canceled all fireworks activities planned for the 70th anniversary of the capital's liberation to prioritize support for victims of recent storms and floods.

Over two weeks have passed since Typhoon Yagi struck, but Hanoi’s rice farmers are still grappling with the aftermath as vast swathes of crops remain submerged.

The 2024 "Hanoi Through My Eyes" photo exhibition, held at the Temple of Literature, displays 80 vibrant images capturing key moments and achievements of Hanoi over 70 years since liberation.

After a fanpage post falsely claimed severe flooding in Hanoi, authorities moved to punish the admin responsible for approving the unverified content.

Hanoi is set to develop three new cities by 2045, with key urban centers in the North, West, and South. These cities aim to boost urbanization rates and improve infrastructure, according to the city's latest development plan.

Various documents and images spotlighting the struggle of the Hanoi people and army against the French colonists from the end of the 19th century to 1954 are being showcased at a 3D virtual exhibition recently opened in the capital city.

Hanoi’s celebration of the 70th Liberation Anniversary will feature a single fireworks display in Hoan Kiem district, with the reduction aiming to assist regions affected by recent typhoon damage.