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.

Hanoi's goods imports rose 41% from a year earlier to an estimated 42.66 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, the city's Statistics Office said.

As Hanoi considers major plans for Hoan Kiem Lake and the Red River, an economist says modernization should create new economic value without overwhelming the capital’s historic identity.

The Hanoi Autumn Festival 2026, themed “Hanoi Autumn – Journey of Emotions”, is expected to highlight the capital’s autumn charm through spaces showcasing its heritage, arts, cuisine and cultural experiences.

Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival cake market is entering its peak season with competition intensifying, particularly in the affordable segment, while demand for premium products remains subdued.

Bringing together seven international bands and eight leading Vietnamese groups, the the Hanoi International Jazz Festival 2026, scheduled for September 17-19, will feature major concerts and diverse cultural activities.

Two weeks before Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival, Hanoi’s Hang Ma Street was already packed with visitors drawn by glowing lanterns, traditional toys and one of the capital’s most colorful seasonal scenes.

As Hanoi considers a major redesign around Hoan Kiem Lake, a prominent architect is urging restraint, warning that monumental new structures could overwhelm one of Vietnam’s most symbolic spaces.

Hanoi has unveiled the proposed route and alignment of the Red River Landscape Boulevard at a scale of 1:500. According to the plans, the new road will largely run parallel to the dikes on both banks of the Red River.

Hanoi’s handicraft products have been exported to 89 countries and territories, with key traditional markets including the US, the European Union (EU), Japan, Taiwan (China), the Republic of Korea, mainland China, and Hong Kong (China).

Cooler early mornings are bringing a hint of autumn to Hanoi, drawing residents outdoors for lakeside runs, coffee and the capital’s seasonal treats.

Hanoi has decided to allow the controlled pilot of two technology projects, with the municipal People’s Committee announcing the decisions at a ceremony held at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park on September 10.

Construction is gathering pace on three major bridges across Hanoi’s Red River - Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao and Ngoc Hoi - as the Vietnamese capital pushes to remove bottlenecks and keep the projects on schedule ahead of APEC 2027.

A proposed “triumphal arch” near Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem Lake is drawing mixed reactions, with residents welcoming fresh ideas while urging planners to protect the area’s centuries-old identity.

Hanoi has planned six resettlement urban areas for residents affected by the the Hong (Red) River Landscape Boulevard project, according to the mulnicipal People’s Committee.

Hanoi is studying a four-level underground complex around the Opera House, combined with pedestrian tunnels to improve connections with Trang Tien street and nearby cultural and art spaces.

Hanoi People’s Committee Chairman Vu Dai Thang met Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on September 7 during National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).