Hanoi authorities have ordered a comprehensive review of the city's Public Administrative Service Centers after a complaint involving a 97-year-old woman seeking to authorize her son to collect her pension sparked widespread public attention.

Hanoi will officially unveil its 100-year master plan during the 2026 Investment Promotion Conference on June 29, while also introducing digital planning models featuring 3D mapping technology, planning videos and interactive maps.

Ahead of Hanoi’s announcement of its master plan with a 100-year vision, the proposed development direction for the central urban area along Red River’s right bank has attracted considerable public and investor interest.

Hanoi will hold a conference to announce the capital city’s master plan with a 100-year vision alongside the 2026 Investment Promotion Conference at the National Convention Centre on June 29.

Traffic diversions and vehicle restrictions will be in place near the National Convention Center in Hanoi this week.

Several major bridges spanning the Red River are being built simultaneously in Hanoi, with several key projects targeted for completion before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in 2027

The Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026, scheduled to take place from June 26 to 28 around West Lake and several venues in Tay Ho ward, will offer visitors a vibrant blend of cultural, artistic and tourism experiences inspired by the lotus flower.

Hanoi will discontinue paper monthly bus passes on its subsidised public bus network from July 1, accelerating the rollout of a cashless electronic ticketing system, the municipal Department of Construction said June 23.

Hanoi has established a new reward fund designed to recognise and encourage outstanding contributions from both Vietnamese and foreign individuals, households and organisations that help advance the development of Vietnam's capital.

Two Grade 9 classes in Hanoi have achieved a rare feat in the city's highly competitive high school admissions season, with every student earning admission to specialist high schools.

The Vietnamese capital is accelerating its smart city ambitions with a major AI camera expansion aimed at addressing five persistent urban challenges.

In recent years, the municipal authorities have continued to invest in building new schools, upgrading facilities, and adding classrooms in areas with rapid population growth.

Hanoi has launched its most ambitious urban development program to date, breaking ground on five metro lines and three large-scale rental housing projects in a single day.

Hanoi on Monday launched five new metro lines and three rental housing projects in a move expected to transform urban mobility and expand affordable housing options for residents.

Hanoi is preparing to begin construction on five major metro projects that city leaders hope will become the backbone of a modern public transport system.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 captivates fans worldwide, the tournament’s excitement has swept through Hanoi, where growing numbers of young supporters are embracing football with enthusiasm, responsibility and a more positive fan culture.

Ha Dong is like a miniature city with more than 225,000 residents, 115 residential groups, over 110 apartment buildings in use, and more than 10,700 businesses.

A woman accused of posting nine fabricated and defamatory videos targeting two hospitals in Hanoi has been placed in temporary detention, according to Hanoi Police.

Hanoi is emerging as an increasingly attractive destination for hotel and accommodation real estate investors thanks to its cultural, tourism, and service ecosystem that has been built up over many decades.