New archaeological findings confirm the layered history and sacred scale of Kinh Thien Palace at the heart of Thang Long Citadel.

The city will offer monetary gifts to war veterans, vulnerable groups, and the elderly during the Lunar New Year.

Workers are replacing key components of Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge as part of a major restoration effort aimed at improving safety and stability.

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, traditional craft villages across Hanoi are entering their busiest production season.

​The average score of the rankings is 9.3 points. The gap in e-commerce development between the two major economic centres–Hanoi and HCM City–and the remaining provinces and cities is very large.

One property on Ha Trung street in the Hanoi Old Quarter is being offered for sale at VND135 billion, or VND1.5 billion/sqm, a price rarely seen in the area. The street, less than 210m long, is viewed as a "hot" area.

MIK Group has announced its withdrawal from the investor consortium developing the Red River Scenic Boulevard - one of Hanoi’s most ambitious urban projects, valued at an estimated $12 billion.

Hanoi police have announced temporary traffic bans and restrictions on key roads on December 26–27 to ensure security and order during the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress.

In 2025, Hanoi’s high-tech parks and IZs posted strong performance, with estimated revenue of $12.14 billion, contributing about 19.12% to the city’s GRDP, while budget contributions reached $450 million and export turnover amounted to $7.42 billion.

Hanoi has begun applying AI-based traffic control systems on six major streets to manage signal timing dynamically, aiming to reduce congestion and create continuous “green waves.”

From Hanoi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral to Saigon’s Notre Dame, thousands of people filled the streets on Christmas Eve, embracing the festive glow and joyful spirit of the season.

Hanoi will pilot restrictions on heavy trucks weighing 10 tonnes or more, as well as container trucks and tractor-trailers, on several key routes during peak hours as part of its effort to ease traffic congestion.

Starting January 1, 2026, the Hanoi People's Committee will pilot a plan to restrict vehicle access on Ring Road 3 and adjust truck access hours to ease growing inner-city traffic congestion.

The capital’s most ambitious urban development project kicks off, transforming both banks of the Red River.

The Hanoi People’s Committee and Sun Group will officially break ground on December 19, on the Project for the Renovation, Upgrading and Revitalization of park corridors along both banks of the To Lich River.

In a move to reduce air pollution and promote green mobility, Hanoi has approved a plan to deploy 5,000 public electric bicycles, alongside restrictions on petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles in the city’s central area.

With six generations of heritage, this iconic Hanoi dish reflects a unique blend of memory, flavor, and ceremony.

A family owning more than 421 square meters of land on Dinh Tien Hoang Street in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Ward has been awarded over 466 billion VND (approximately $19.1 million) in compensation to relocate for the East Hoan Kiem Park project.

The Hanoi Department of Public Security on December 13 officially put the city’s smart traffic control centre into operation, enabling the electronic handling of administrative violations related to traffic order and road safety.

The ambition reflects the city’s vision to nurture world-class research, high-tech manufacturing and a thriving startup ecosystem capable of powering long-term growth.