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Hang Luoc - A market that blooms once a year, lives for generations

Since the mid-point of the 12th lunar month, Hang Luoc street has assumed a celebratory guise. Soft and vivid pink peach blossoms, golden kumquat trees bowed under the weight of ripe fruit, and crisp white apricot blooms herald the onset of spring.

Hanoi waives public transport fares during Tet holiday

Hanoi Railways will grant free single-ride tickets to passengers using the Hanoi Metro app or purchasing directly at ticket counters from February 14–22, to meet rising travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) Holiday.

Land auction prices on Hanoi’s outskirts surpass VND160m/sqm, experts warn

A land auction in Tay Phuong commune (formerly part of Thach That district), Hanoi, on February 8 drew attention after one plot was bid up to VND164.4 million per sqm, nearly nine times the starting price.

Hanoi rolls out housing incentives for top talent

Under a new resolution, Hanoi grants talented individuals priority access to social housing, alongside financial and welfare support to anchor high-quality human capital in the capital.

Hanoi aims to attract 4.5 billion USD in FDI in 2026

The capital city of Hanoi has set out plans to attract approximately 4.5 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year.

Hanoi proposes specialized schools from middle level

A draft amendment to the Capital Law proposes allowing Hanoi to invest in and build specialized schools from lower secondary level upward, instead of limiting the model to upper secondary schools as stipulated in the current Education Law.

The king’s Tet: Royal ceremonies return to Thang Long Citadel

Royal Tet rituals were reenacted at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, reviving centuries-old traditions of Vietnam’s feudal court.

Tet flower street held for first time at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Hanoi has introduced its first Tet Flower Street at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, welcoming locals and international visitors during the Lunar New Year.

Hanoi’s elite Tet tradition: That Thon peaches rent for up to $8,000

As Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026 draws near, Hanoi’s streets are once again graced by the rare and regal That Thon peach trees - known for their ancient forms, densely layered petals, and deep crimson hue.

Hanoians burn offerings early for Kitchen Gods as tourists stop to watch

On the morning of February 9, several families in Hanoi’s Old Quarter held early offerings to Ong Cong Ong Tao (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods), with streetside paper burning drawing curious glances from foreign visitors.

Hanoi Metro adjusts peak hours, train schedules on two urban railway lines

Hanoi Metro has announced that to better meet rising passenger travel demand, it will adjust peak-hour time frames and apply new train schedules on both urban railway Line 2A Cat Linh–Ha Dong and Line 3.1 Nhon–Hanoi Station from February 9.

From lilies to chrysanthemums, Tay Tuu’s Tet flower fields boom

Farmers in Tay Tuu enjoy a prosperous Tet (Lunar New Year) season, earning significant income from high-demand flowers like lilies and chrysanthemums.

Overseas Vietnamese invited to partner in Hanoi’s sustainable growth

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang has urged overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to continue contributing to the capital’s development not only in science, technology and business but also in culture, tourism and international cooperation.

Hanoi launches pilot mechanism for public interest civil litigation

A signing ceremony of a coordination mechanism between various agencies for piloting public interest civil litigation initiated by the Hanoi People’s Procuracy was held on February 4.

Hanoi to stage fireworks displays at 33 locations to welcome Lunar New Year 2026

Hanoi will stage fireworks displays at 33 locations, with 34 launch sites, to welcome Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet), featuring a range of modern presentation formats while ensuring absolute safety for spectators.

Farmers spend millions daily to delay peach bloom ahead of Tet

Unseasonal weather and a leap year have led peach trees in Hanoi to bloom weeks ahead of schedule, prompting growers to spend millions of VND each day in efforts to delay the harvest and protect their Tet (Lunar New Year) season.

Traditional Tet rituals showcased at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

The Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi is offering a variety of cultural, ceremonial, and interactive activities to celebrate Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, aiming to preserve traditional values and engage both locals and visitors.

Traffic congestion costs Hanoi 1.2 billion USD a year

Hanoi is facing mounting urban traffic congestion as the rapid growth of private vehicles, combined with heavy inflows from neighbouring provinces, overwhelms infrastructure and directly constrains the capital’s socio-economic development.

Party chief attends groundbreaking for Hanoi’s major urban overhaul

Hanoi begins construction of two large-scale multi-purpose urban zones to support relocation and sustainable growth.

Hanoi investigates symbolic graves built without remains

Residents in Hanoi’s Trieu Khuc neighborhood have raised concerns over the presence of hundreds of symbolic graves in the Gio Ga cemetery, suspected to be linked to unauthorized cemetery land transactions.