A traffic accident between a train and a truck occurred on National Highway 1A, through Ngoc Hoi commune in Hanoi, on the evening of February 25, killing the truck driver.

A spring incense offering ceremony for the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 was held on February 25 at Kinh Thien Palace within the World Heritage Site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Hanoi identifies science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation as key growth drivers in the new development phase.

On the second day of Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, crowds gather at the Temple of Literature to seek calligraphy and pray for academic success.

The capital’s ancient pagodas welcomed waves of worshippers on Tet’s first day, where tradition, faith and festive joy blended in the early spring air.

In a bid to facilitate travel and leisure activities for residents and visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Hanoi has introduced a series of free parking sites and public transport.

Last year, Hanoi saw a surge in both quantity and quality of public art endeavours, a leap forward in the art of breathing new life into urban landscapes

Hanoi will light up the sky at 33 locations on Lunar New Year’s Eve 2026. Here is a full list of fireworks sites to help you choose the perfect viewing spot.

Crowds gather around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi’s Old Quarter as Tet 2026 approaches, soaking in spring colors and festive traditions.

Since the mid-point of the 12th lunar month, Hang Luoc street has assumed a celebratory guise. Soft and vivid pink peach blossoms, golden kumquat trees bowed under the weight of ripe fruit, and crisp white apricot blooms herald the onset of spring.

Hanoi Railways will grant free single-ride tickets to passengers using the Hanoi Metro app or purchasing directly at ticket counters from February 14–22, to meet rising travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) Holiday.

A land auction in Tay Phuong commune (formerly part of Thach That district), Hanoi, on February 8 drew attention after one plot was bid up to VND164.4 million per sqm, nearly nine times the starting price.

Under a new resolution, Hanoi grants talented individuals priority access to social housing, alongside financial and welfare support to anchor high-quality human capital in the capital.

The capital city of Hanoi has set out plans to attract approximately 4.5 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year.

A draft amendment to the Capital Law proposes allowing Hanoi to invest in and build specialized schools from lower secondary level upward, instead of limiting the model to upper secondary schools as stipulated in the current Education Law.

Royal Tet rituals were reenacted at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, reviving centuries-old traditions of Vietnam’s feudal court.

Hanoi has introduced its first Tet Flower Street at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, welcoming locals and international visitors during the Lunar New Year.

As Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026 draws near, Hanoi’s streets are once again graced by the rare and regal That Thon peach trees - known for their ancient forms, densely layered petals, and deep crimson hue.

On the morning of February 9, several families in Hanoi’s Old Quarter held early offerings to Ong Cong Ong Tao (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods), with streetside paper burning drawing curious glances from foreign visitors.