Surging gold prices have made Tran Nhan Tong Street, the capital city’s “gold street”, abuzz with activity. Alongside the bustling gold and jewelry trade, property prices on the street have soared, surpassing VND1 billion per sqm.

Every morning, Phuong Anh, a third-year university student in Hanoi, wakes up at 6 am in her 15-sqm rented room in Thanh Xuan to make it to class which starts at 7 am.

Under a draft land-price framework proposed by Hanoi from 2026, several streets in the former Hoan Kiem district, the central area of the city, are expected to reach a record rate of more than VND702 million per sqm.

Once dubbed 'guesthouse street', Tran Duy Hung now becomes one of Hanoi's priciest streets. Real estate prices at prime spots hit VND1 billion/sqm.

Hanoi is advancing green transportation as part of its sustainability goals but faces challenges like limited charging infrastructure, inconsistent regulations, and high electric vehicle costs.

The Hanoi People’s Council has approved a resolution outlining a list of underground work sites that are encouraged for investment and construction in the city.

With a proactive and creative approach, Hanoi is positioning itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling destinations where tradition meets innovation, and every visit offers a blend of the familiar and the new.

A viral 40-meter intestine dish has drawn regulatory attention to deceptive marketing in Vietnam's food scene.

Forty-seven percent of apartment projects in Hanoi have seen secondary sale prices drop compared to the previous quarter, signaling a broad price adjustment trend, according to Savills Vietnam.

Hanoi's low-emission zone initiative aims to tackle worsening air quality, but experts warn that it is just one piece of the puzzle in the fight against pollution.

The newly adjusted land price list, effective from December 20, is expected to help unleash stagnant projects and stop the "dual pricing" in real estate transactions. However, experts have warned of a real estate bubble.

Bun moc (Vietnamese pork and mushroom noodle soup), an ideal dish to enjoy on cold days, is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup originating from Moc village in Nhan Chinh in Thanh Xuan district in Hanoi.

The adjusted land price list will be applied until the end of 2025, with price levels 2-6 times higher than the old land price list. The highest price level is VND695.3 million per sq m, applied to Le Thai To, Hang Ngang and Hang Dao.

Though they are misshapen and cramped, the houses are very expensive because they face the street, a location which is always good for business.

Not only housing in inner city, but apartment prices in suburban districts far from the central area in Hanoi are increasing. Brokers said the products are VND300-600 million more expensive than in 2023.

Room rents in Hanoi have increased sharply in recent days, with students rushing to look for roommates to share rooms of around 10 sq m in size.

The handcrafted wooden stamps are a tangible piece of Hà Nội’s heritage, reflecting the artistry and meticulous craftsmanship of this city’s artisans.

Nearly 18,000 new enterprises were established in the capital city in the first seven months of this year, with a total registered capital of VND162.1 trillion.

The number of international tourists showed significant growth during the period.