Several major bridges spanning the Red River are being built simultaneously in Hanoi, with several key projects targeted for completion before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in 2027

The Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026, scheduled to take place from June 26 to 28 around West Lake and several venues in Tay Ho ward, will offer visitors a vibrant blend of cultural, artistic and tourism experiences inspired by the lotus flower.

Hanoi will discontinue paper monthly bus passes on its subsidised public bus network from July 1, accelerating the rollout of a cashless electronic ticketing system, the municipal Department of Construction said June 23.

Hanoi has established a new reward fund designed to recognise and encourage outstanding contributions from both Vietnamese and foreign individuals, households and organisations that help advance the development of Vietnam's capital.

The Vietnamese capital is accelerating its smart city ambitions with a major AI camera expansion aimed at addressing five persistent urban challenges.

In recent years, the municipal authorities have continued to invest in building new schools, upgrading facilities, and adding classrooms in areas with rapid population growth.

Hanoi has launched its most ambitious urban development program to date, breaking ground on five metro lines and three large-scale rental housing projects in a single day.

Hanoi on Monday launched five new metro lines and three rental housing projects in a move expected to transform urban mobility and expand affordable housing options for residents.

Hanoi is preparing to begin construction on five major metro projects that city leaders hope will become the backbone of a modern public transport system.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 captivates fans worldwide, the tournament’s excitement has swept through Hanoi, where growing numbers of young supporters are embracing football with enthusiasm, responsibility and a more positive fan culture.

Ha Dong is like a miniature city with more than 225,000 residents, 115 residential groups, over 110 apartment buildings in use, and more than 10,700 businesses.

A woman accused of posting nine fabricated and defamatory videos targeting two hospitals in Hanoi has been placed in temporary detention, according to Hanoi Police.

Hanoi is emerging as an increasingly attractive destination for hotel and accommodation real estate investors thanks to its cultural, tourism, and service ecosystem that has been built up over many decades.

Hanoi has completed land clearance for six bridge projects crossing the Red River, while the Tran Hung Dao Bridge project is undergoing its final procedures before full site handover.

The cultural values of Quoc Tu Giam – Vietnam’s first national university – will be showcased at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris and at the University of Montpellier from June 17 to 22.

Hanoi's latest legislative package is intended to ensure that special mechanisms under the Capital Law are swiftly translated into real-world benefits for residents and businesses.

Hanoi will pilot its first low-emission zone around Hoan Kiem Lake from July 1, with a roadmap to expand restrictions across Ring Road 1 by 2030.

Hanoi has proposed increasing the maximum number of municipal departments from the current 15 to 18 while studying the establishment of a dedicated Food Safety Department as part of broader administrative reforms.

Redeveloping aging apartment blocks remains one of Hanoi’s toughest urban challenges, prompting officials to propose new planning mechanisms.