Hanoi has welcomed more than 21.16 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 15% year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Hanoi is redrawing its tourism map, pushing beyond the postcard mainstays of Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter to woo travellers with a slate of community-based destinations in suburban areas.

Hanoi and Rome have signed a joint statement aimed at strengthening comprehensive cooperation, marking a new step in relations between the two capitals.

The Hanoi People's Committee has instructed relevant departments and agencies to urgently implement the roadmap for applying the national technical regulation on emissions for motorcycles and mopeds used in road traffic.

Hanoi aims to bring 25,000-27,000 social housing units to the market in 2026, exceeding the minimum target of 18,700 completed units assigned by the Prime Minister.

Malaysia's The Star has reported that over the years, Vietnam has consistently been ranked among the world's top 10 most hospitable countries.

Hanoi plans to develop night-time economy zones, corridors and public spaces centred on heritage, culture, creativity and visitor experiences to increase the value of its tourism industry.

Hanoi authorities have selected the neighboring communes of Phuc Thinh and Thu Lam to pilot its "socialist communes and wards" model.

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long will be transformed into an open-air martial arts stage when Hanoi hosts its first International Martial Arts Festival in August 2026.

Hanoi has significantly accelerated the disbursement of public investment capital in recent months, reinforcing its role as a key engine of economic growth and laying the groundwork for the capital city's development targets.

Hanoi has unveiled a 100-year master plan that sets out an ambitious vision to transform itself into a globally connected city driven by innovation, technology, and sustainable economic growth.

A new AI surveillance project will see thousands of cameras installed across Hanoi to ease congestion and strengthen public security.

Hanoi police will begin operating 36 LED information displays at major intersections across the capital from July 15, providing motorists with real-time updates on traffic congestion, flooding and alternative routes.

Hanoi has approved a comprehensive plan to reorganize nearly 3,000 public education institutions, introducing new school management models while maintaining classroom capacity and ensuring students' access to education.

Hanoi authorities have warned that websites and social media platforms charging users to access information on the capital's long-term urban planning are using unverified data that may not reflect officially approved plans.

Hanoi police have charged 3 suspects accused of operating an online marketplace for illegally trading personal data, a platform that allegedly handled more than 53 million transactions and generated over VND400 billion (US$15.3 million) in revenue.

Hanoi has broken ground on one of its largest social housing projects, a development expected to provide about 4,700 affordable homes as the city works toward its long-term housing targets.

Transport, education, healthcare and resettlement projects are among the priorities in Hanoi's proposed addition of 873 land acquisition projects.

Vietnam has officially included a second airport for the capital region in its revised national airport development plan, which has been recently approved by the Ministry of Construction.