Vietnam will pursue rapid development without sacrificing its heritage or cultural identity, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung told an international conference on heritage and authenticity in Hanoi.

The second Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi 2026, scheduled for October 1-4, will bring together representatives from 50 countries and international organisations.

Hanoi is shifting towards targeted investment promotion to attract multinational corporations that can lead high-tech supply chains.

Multiple flooding hotspots in Hanoi have drained faster following heavy rainstorms,  demonstrating the initial effectiveness of flood control measures, while highlighting broader challenges regarding citywide drainage capacity.

Nearly 900 athletes, including three overseas dragon boat teams, are expected at Hanoi’s West Lake on October 3–4 for the 2026 Hanoi Open Dragon Boat and Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tournament.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam said 500km of additional subway lines could transform Hanoi, while stressing that major projects must secure public support and maintain quality.

Hanoi is setting up an inter-agency mechanism to coordinate greenhouse gas inventories, emissions cuts and participation in the carbon market.

Thang Long-Hanoi cultural symbols were showcased in 14 groups taking part in a Mid-Autumn lantern parade around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on September 25.

Hanoi has temples, French villas, street food and a thousand years of history. Now, the Vietnamese capital is exploring whether jazz-shaped by local sounds, spaces and stories-can become another reason for visitors to experience the city and return.

Hanoi and India held a high-tech innovation cooperation roundtable in New Delhi on September 24, drawing businesses, research institutes and universities to assess cross-border partnership opportunities.

Hanoi’s tourism sector continues to grow, but expanding hotel supply, particularly in the high-end segment, is prompting businesses to seek new sources of demand and encourage longer stays to improve operational efficiency.

The search for the critically rare Hoan Kiem turtle is drawing renewed attention in Vietnam, as scientists seek evidence of whether another Rafetus swinhoei may still survive beneath the waters of Dong Mo Lake in Hanoi.

Hanoi is using a digital, data-driven system to score the performance of its top officials each day, with results to be made public monthly and quarterly.

Hanoi is seeking public feedback on a major redevelopment plan along the Red River, with city authorities pledging to consider residents' needs as projects reshape riverside communities.

Behind an ornate wooden gate in Hanoi lies a traditional home filled with century-old furniture, ceramics and family teachings collected by 92-year-old Vuong Dinh Que over seven decades.

As Hanoi launches an international jazz festival, veteran saxophonist Quyen Van Minh says its real success will depend on what happens after the stages go dark - and whether jazz becomes a regular part of city life.

Hanoi is seeking public feedback on a sweeping plan to reshape nearly 66 hectares around Hoan Kiem Lake, with major changes proposed for landmarks, public squares and streets in the historic heart of the capital.

Torrential rain overnight left streets across Vietnam’s capital Hanoi deeply flooded on September 17, with some areas recording nearly 200mm of rainfall and pumping stations running to drain the city.

Five relatives were killed and two survivors remained in intensive care after an early-morning fire swept through a four-story home in Hanoi on Wednesday, prompting an investigation and an urgent response from health authorities.