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Hanoi opens to public feedback on low emission zone plan

Hanoi is fast-tracking plans to crack down on vehicle pollution with a draft regulation to establish Low Emission Zones (LEZ) across the city.

Free events in Hanoi for National Day: Museums, puppetry, concerts

During this year’s National Day holiday (September 2), visitors to Hanoi can enjoy free access to several museums, cultural landmarks, water puppet performances, and large-scale national concerts.

Hanoi restaurants offer free meals and shelter for parade attendees

Eateries across Hanoi opened overnight to serve free food and provide shelter to thousands of visitors during National Day parade preparations.

Capital to impose wide-ranging traffic bans ahead of National Day parade

Hanoi will restrict traffic from September 1 evening to ensure safety during the 80th anniversary celebrations of the August Revolution and National Day.

Massive fire destroys hundreds of vehicles under Hanoi's Vinh Tuy Bridge

Authorities are investigating a blaze that engulfed a parking lot, leaving hundreds of vehicles burned to their frames.

Hanoi aims to become Vietnam’s innovation capital through new policies

Scholars praise the city’s swift action to build a smart, synchronized ecosystem for science and startups.

Hanoi to launch virtual metro tickets on September 1

The non-physical tickets will apply to one-month and multi-month passes on Line 2A Cat Linh – Ha Dong and Line 3.1 Nhon – Hanoi Station.

Crowds flock to exhibition of national achievements

Six themed display zones offer the public a vivid look at the nation’s arduous yet glorious historical journey of development over the past eight decades.

Storms submerge 7,000 hectares of crops, displace hundreds in Hanoi

On August 28, the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment reported that prolonged heavy rainfall over recent days had caused significant damage to public infrastructure and local agricultural areas.

Hanoi bans kites and flycams ahead of National Day parades

Hanoi has banned all activities that may interfere with training and ceremonial flights of the Air Defense - Air Force troops during the upcoming National Day celebrations.

Hanoi paints the town red for August celebrations

The Hanoi Department of Tourism, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Ba Dinh Ward, will launch the Sac Do Ba Dinh (Red Colour of Ba Dinh) programme — a series of activities promoting Hanoi’s cultural and historical tourism in 2025.

Series of cultural, historical tourism activities to mark National Day in Hanoi

The programme aims to honour the capital’s cultural and historical values, foster patriotism, and introduce new tourism products, helping reinforce Hanoi’s image as a safe, friendly, and attractive destination.

Hanoi traffic chaos: Major roads gridlocked on August 28

By early afternoon, several key roads in Hanoi were paralyzed with kilometers of congestion.

Hanoi restricts traffic on key roads for National Day event

Hanoi will restrict vehicles on three major routes from August 28 to September 5 for the 80th National Day exhibition.

Hanoi to host exhibition on science, technology, and digital innovation

The exhibition highlights 80 years of contributions from the science and technology, postal, and telecommunications sectors, focusing on three key pillars: science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Hanoi welcomes 3.2 million visitors in August, tourism surges 27%

The capital continues to see robust tourism growth, fueled by cultural events and international arrivals.

Hanoians line streets for hours in rain to watch parade rehearsal

Hundreds gather early along Hanoi's streets despite the weather to secure spots for tonight’s military parade rehearsal.

Hanoi apartments submerged as residents struggle with severe flooding

Heavy rain turns Ecohome complexes into isolated “islands,” stranding cars and families.

Hanoi accelerates drive to attract strategic investors

On August 20, the Hanoi People's Committee issued Official Letter No. 4697/UBND-KT to implement Resolution No. 17/2025/NQ-HDND regarding the attraction of strategic investors.

Hanoi suffers major landscape damage after parade rehearsals

Thousands of square meters of flowers and grass were trampled or stolen, raising concerns ahead of Vietnam’s 80th National Day.