Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen on November 6 received Sylvain Ouillon, Chief Representative of the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) in Vietnam.

Hanoi residents expect fresh leadership thinking, management style, and the spirit of daring to think, act, and take responsibility. The new leader, Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc, faces immense challenges to meet those expectations.

Fifteen years of intensive research on the Thang Long Imperial Citadel - a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site - have helped decode many historical mysteries surrounding royal life in ancient Vietnam.

Starting November 18, all passengers on Metro Line 2A (Cat Linh – Ha Dong) will use a new access control system featuring electronic identification, authentication, and biometric recognition.

The Hanoi Party Committee held a conference today to announce the Politburo’s personnel decision.

Hanoi Chairman Tran Sy Thanh will meet with young people on November 27 to listen to their proposals, aspirations, and concerns about building a more inclusive, innovative, and forward-looking capital.

Hanoi is preparing to launch an ambitious riverside boulevard and landscape project along the Red River, with a proposed investment of 300 trillion VND (approximately $12 billion).

Hanoi attracted 14.9 million USD in FDI in October, bringing total FDI inflows in the first ten months of 2025 to 3.91 billion USD, 2.4 times higher than the same period last year, according to the city’s Statistics Office.

Hanoi’s infrastructure can only handle 310mm of rain over two days, yet storms brought 500mm in under 24 hours.

Over 50,000 F&B outlets shut down across Vietnam in 2025. Hanoi cafés are closing amid high rents and shrinking customer traffic.

Wonton noodles spark differing first impressions for two returning UK travelers, but both end up loving the dish.

The National Assembly yesterday discussed a report from the thematic supervision team on the implementation of policies and laws on environmental protection since the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection took effect.

Hanoi’s recent request for citizens to submit photocopies of so do (land-use right certificates) and ID cards has sparked controversy. The Department of Land Administration noted that implementation may vary across localities.

An overall plan has been developed with the ultimate goal of ensuring absolute safety for Party and State leaders, international delegations, and participants while maintaining orderly and uninterrupted traffic across the city.

More than 700 pigs infected with African swine fever, weighing around 60 tons in total, were intercepted before reaching the market by Hanoi police, who have destroyed the diseased animals to protect public health.

Hanoi is installing 1,873 artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance cameras across the city, with full operation expected to begin in December 2025.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City’s anti-flood systems can no longer keep pace with rapid urban growth and climate change. Experts call for adaptive, flexible approaches.

The Thang Long Festival, honoring a millennium of Hanoi's cultural heritage, will feature 30 vibrant cultural activities that celebrate the capital's creative spirit and ancient traditions.

Hanoi has approved a list of seven urgent infrastructure projects aimed at addressing pressing issues facing the capital, including urban flooding, environmental pollution, traffic congestion, and quality of life improvement.

Hanoi’s three new tourism products were unveiled during a ceremony co-hosted by the municipal Department of Tourism and the Phuc Tho communal People’s Committee on October 18, each designed to draw visitors into its cultural and historical depths.