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Hanoi’s Old Quarter comes alive with vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival

The heart of Hanoi pulsated with life as locals and tourists alike gathered in the Old Quarter to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, transforming the area into a bustling hub of culture and tradition.

Hanoi’s iconic peach orchards devastated by red river floods after storm

Severe flooding from the Red River has destroyed 100% of the peach trees in Hanoi’s largest peach village, leaving local farmers with massive financial losses and no trees to sell for Tet (luar new year).

30,000 remain evacuated in Hanoi as flooding persists after typhoon Yagi

Floodwaters caused by Typhoon Yagi have left 30,000 people still displaced in Hanoi, even as water levels in the Red, Da, and Duong Rivers begin to recede.

Hanoi paralyzed by severe flooding following torrential rain

Severe flooding hit Hanoi after heavy rain overnight, causing deep water levels and widespread traffic disruptions, especially on key roads and highways.

Red River isle faces massive cleanup after floods leave behind trash & debris

Following recent flooding, the Red River's midstream isle and adjacent residential areas near Hanoi's Long Bien and Chuong Duong bridges are submerged under heaps of trash and debris.

Hanoi's prime retail sector among the fastest-growing in the region

Rents for prime spaces in Hà Nội’s central areas stand at a competitive US$96.4 per square metre.

Thousands of Hanoi’s resettlement apartments stand abandoned for years

Among these are buildings located on prime real estate that even major real estate developers covet, raising questions about the efficiency and future of urban development projects in the city.

Tree planting problems exposed: Over 25,000 trees downed in Hanoi

Following Typhoon Yagi's impact on Hanoi, streets were strewn with broken and uprooted trees. Many trees were uprooted, exposing shallow root systems that had been damaged or left in their original soil bags during sidewalk renovations.

Tax relief measures announced for Hanoi residents & businesses hit by Storm Yagi

The Hanoi Tax Department has announced new policies on tax extensions, exemptions, and reductions for individuals and businesses affected by Typhoon Yagi.

Historic Hanoi floods leave peach and kumquat growers struggling

Nhat Tan ward in Hanoi has been severely impacted by historic flooding, leading to the destruction of peach and kumquat crops. Farmers face significant losses and a long recovery process.

Over 40,000 trees damaged by Typhoon Yagi, 3,000 to be replanted in Hanoi

Hanoi’s recovery plan includes replanting 3,000 trees, as over 40,000 were damaged by Typhoon Yagi. Efforts are underway to restore parks and urban areas.

Hanoi river floodwaters recede, nearly 70,000 residents move to safe locations

The administration of Hanoi capital has lowered the flood alert level as water levels of the Red and Duong rivers flowing through the capital keep receding.

Hanoi overcoming challenges to accelerate digital transformation

As a major administrative centre of Vietnam, the capital city regards digital transformation as a top priority to enhance governance, facilitate administrative procedures, and connect with citizens and businesses.

Families flee floods in Hanoi’s riverside areas, seek safety amid rising waters

Severe flooding in areas near the Red River has prompted emergency evacuations in Hanoi. With water levels rising above 1 meter, families are rushing to relocate children, elderly, and essential belongings to safer locations.

Prices mostly stable as capital city faces historic water levels

Prices have remained mostly stable as Hanoi is left reeling from the damage caused by Super Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year.

Dangerous water levels recorded at major rivers near Hanoi

As water levels rise along the major rivers surrounding Hanoi, residents and authorities remain on high alert. With torrential rains upstream, the risk of severe flooding continues to grow, threatening communities along the rivers' banks.

Hanoi tightens control, prevention of monkeypox

Hanoi CDC will collaborate with the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology and the Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases to collect samples for diagnostic testing for suspected cases.

Hanoi’s favourite trees toppled by typhoon Yagi

In just a few hours on September 7, typhoon Yagi swept over Hanoi, leaving not only material damage but also emotional impacts on many people.

Floods engulf Hanoi as Red River rises rapidly

As floodwaters from the Red River continue to surge in Hanoi, the middle islet is almost completely submerged, leaving residents along the banks scrambling to evacuate.

Hanoi struggles with fallen trees and traffic jams following Typhoon Yagi

On September 9, just a day after Storm Yagi swept through Hanoi, efforts to address the aftermath are in full swing.