Hanoi traffic police are working with local police to verify a viral clip showing a train knocking a phone from a woman's hand at Hanoi's "train street" cafe area.

Under a theme of heritage convergence, the upcoming second Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi is expected to feature a diverse range of cultural and artistic activities, creating a space for encounters and exchanges among cultures.

Once packed with players every evening, many of Hanoi’s large gaming centers have now closed or temporarily suspended operations as the industry comes under pressure from new regulations, rising operating costs and changing gamer habits.

Hanoi has announced a series of senior personnel changes across municipal departments, agencies and localities following the restructuring of several government bodies.

One month into its low-emission zone pilot, Hanoi says 10,200 charging ports can serve around 130,000 electric cars, nearly twice the 71,900 currently on its roads.

The 2026 Hanoi International Martial Arts Festival opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on August 7, featuring spectacular performances by martial artists and kungfu masters from different countries and regions.

Hanoi will host more than 300 senior executives, experts and partners at TRF’26 APAC as banks across the region navigate AI, cloud and digital transformation.

After more than a century, 131 stone railway arches stretching from Long Bien Station to Phung Hung Street are set for a major renewal aimed at preserving heritage while creating new cultural, commercial and public spaces in the heart of Hanoi.

Noi Bai International Airport has adjusted its newly introduced traffic management plan after passengers raised concerns about the inconvenience of reaching ride-hailing pickup points.

As Hanoi accelerates development, foreign-invested industrial parks are expanding, research and innovation centres are emerging, and strategic infrastructure projects are being rolled out.

Hanoi will gradually introduce the "sponge city" model in new development projects, shifting from a drainage-only approach to one that also retains, absorbs and reuses rainwater as a long-term solution to urban flooding.

Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has endorsed Hanoi's proposal to study three weirs on the Red, Duong and Da rivers, aiming to improve water security, revive urban waterways and support navigation.

The Hanoi People's Committee has officially designated An Hoa Park, covering nearly 28 hectares in Cau Giay Ward, while also approving names for 51 new streets and adjusting the length of five existing roads.

Hanoi is set to pilot a digital consumer protection and e-commerce assurance scheme aimed at creating a transparent, secure and traceable online shopping environment.

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.