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Hanoi biggest promotional event to open next month

“Hanoi Promotion Month 2023', the largest promotion event of Hanoi, will begin on October 27, offering an entire month of big discounts, some even reaching 100%.

Visiting Co Do Village: Hometown of fine arts lovers

Co Do Village, home to many well-known painters of Vietnam, is a must-visit travel destination in Hanoi.

Hanoi reports over 1,000 cases of dengue fever within a week

Hanoi’s Department of Health said on September 4 that the capital recorded an additional 1,129 cases of dengue fever between August 25 and August 31.

Eight elevated stations of Nhon-Hanoi Station Urban Railway completed

The construction progress of the elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station urban railway line has reached 99.54 per cent with the completion of eight stations, according to the Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB).

Hanoi welcomes nearly 17 million tourist arrivals in eight months

About 16.9 million tourists visited Hanoi during the first eight months of 2023, rising 36.2% year on year, reported the municipal Tourism Department.

Hoan Kiem District: The core of capital cultural industry

The district prioritizes the preservation and utilization of traditional cultural values to become Hanoi's creative center and favorite tourist destination.

Hanoi to host Tourism Gift Festival in October

The Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival 2023 will be organised from October 6-8 in the capital city as part of a series of activities to mark the 69th anniversary of its Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2023).

Hanoi: Hoan Kiem pedestrian zones to open throughout National Day holiday

The People’s Committee of Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district has decided to extend the opening time of local pedestrian zones to four days during the National Day holiday, from September 1 to 4.

Hanoi to build another tunnel to ease traffic congestion

Hanoi is working on a project to construct a tunnel at the Co Linh intersection on the road to Vinh Tuy bridge (Belt Road No.2) in Long Bien district, in a bid to ease traffic congestion in the area.

Hanoi wants to build schools with more stories, basements in inner districts

The population in Hanoi has been increasing very rapidly, but the number of schools has not increased proportionally because of limited available land.

Hanoi officially launches public bike rental service

The public bike rental service was officially launched in Hanoi on August 24 in six inner districts.

Hanoi aims for 75 per cent urbanisation rate by 2030

Hanoi aims to strive for an urbanisation rate of approximately 60-62 per cent by 2025 and is projected to reach around 65-75 per cent by 2030.

Hanoi to host Vietnam-RoK Food and Culture Festival 2023

The Vietnam-RoK Food and Culture Festival 2023 is scheduled to get underway on Tran Nhan Tong pedestrian street in Hanoi on August 26 - 27.

Hanoi leads country for dengue fever cases

Hanoi recorded an acute increase of dengue fever cases in the past month, said the municipal Centre for Diseases Control (CDC).

National Innovation Centre's new establishment to be inaugurated in October

The National Innovation Centre (NIC)'s new establishment in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park on the outskirts of Hanoi will be officially inaugurated in October this year, heard a press conference on August 15.

Electric motorbike taxi service launched in Hanoi

Vietnam’s first taxi service using electric motorbikes began services on August 14.

Vietnamese man arrested for kidnapping boy in Hanoi

A man who was heavily in debt was arrested on August 15 by police forces in Hanoi for kidnapping a seven-year-old boy for ransom money.

Re:born Creative: a hidden gem of art and culture

The young owners of Re:born Creative want to do their bit to breathe life back into the artistic and cultural landscape of Hanoi after the pandemic.

Automatic fire alarm system proposed for Hanoi houses

Hanoi police have recommended that homes in Hanoi should have fire alarms installed.

Hanoi's roadway and sidewalk leasing plan needs careful consideration

The management of roadways and sidewalks needs to be done carefully with high public consensus and having to choose the right time.