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Hanoi scales up high-quality schools, raises standards

In addition to 23 accredited institutions, the city plans to establish 37 more, lifting the total to 60. The move signals a shift in approach rather than a mere technical adjustment, aligning with the Politburo’s Resolution 71-NQ/TW on education breakthroughs and Hanoi’s Action Programme 05-CTr/TU.

Hanoi pushes SOEs to lead breakthrough growth

According to experts, Resolution 79-NQ/TW reaffirms the state economic sector’s leading role in the socialist-oriented market economy. The real shift, however, is moving SOEs from simply “holding” assets to actively “leading” development, and from traditional “management” to enabling growth across the board.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City among world’s top 100 walkable cities

The list also features Hoi An in Da Nang, further highlighting Vietnam’s growing appeal as a destination for immersive on-foot travel experiences.

Hanoi unveils new green tourism products, destinations

A total of eight new tourism offerings have been launched under the theme “Green Travel Journey,” focusing on nature conservation, cultural heritage preservation and community responsibility.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City named among Top 5 fastest-growing cities globally

In this context, Vietnam stands out prominently as Ho Chi Minh City ranks second globally, while Hanoi takes fifth place in the growth potential ranking. The simultaneous presence of both Vietnamese megacities in the global top tier reflects not only strong growth potential, but also the country’s increasingly prominent role in regional value chains.

Hanoi to pilot petrol motorbike ban in Old Quarter from July

Hanoi will pilot a low emission zone in the heart of Hoan Kiem ward from July 1, before progressively expanding the restrictions to cover the entire area within Ring Road 1 by 2029.

Chinese art show hits Hanoi, pushing ‘Silk Road’ friendship

The Hanoi exhibition uses art as a bridge to bolster people-to-people friendship between Vietnam and China, pool public support and create new energy for closer ties in culture, tourism and trade. It’s also meant to keep the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries steady and growing for the long haul.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to begin motorcycle emissions testing from July 2027

After the two major cities in 2027, the scheme will expand to other cities from July 1, 2028, and to the remaining provinces from July 1, 2030.

Free cancer screening, health checks to benefit 10,000 people in Hanoi

Participants will receive comprehensive health checks through a streamlined one-stop process, including blood pressure measurement, height and weight assessment, BMI and cardiovascular risk evaluation, blood tests, general examinations and specialist consultations in internal medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics, ophthalmology, ENT, dentistry and oncology. Rapid blood glucose testing and biochemical screening will also be conducted to detect diabetes and metabolic disorders.

Culture forms driving force for capital’s development in new era

From community art spaces to large-scale international events, and from policy direction to concrete action, the capital is shaping a vibrant cultural industries ecosystem. This effort is helping to define the image of a creative, globally integrated, and sustainable city in the new era.

Hanoi’s innovation centre to drive digital transformation, creative industries

HIC is envisioned as a central “brain” connecting data, resources, policies, technology and culture to address urban development challenges, operate the national innovation ecosystem, promote a sustainable digital economy and digital society, improve the quality of life for local residents, and foster creative industries, particularly cultural industries linked to Hanoi’s identity.

Hanoi serves 1.34 million tourists during Tet holiday

This strong growth underscores Hanoi’s robust tourism appeal from the start of the new year. The structure of international source markets continued to expand, with key markets, including China, the Republic of Korea (RoK), India, France, the UK, the US, Germany and the Philippines.

Hanoi offers free parking, public transport during Lunar New Year

During Tet, Hanoi offers free parking at selected schools and locations surrounding central heritage sites. In addition, single-journey fares are waived on the Cat Linh–Ha Dong and Nhon–Hanoi Station metro lines, while subsidised public bus services across the city are operating free of charge during the holiday period.

Art reawakens Hanoi's public spaces

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

Get on Hanoi 2026 – A Green Journey kicks off

A new feature of the 2026 event is the fusion of activities with “Tet of the Mong comes to the city,” held by Tay Ho ward, and the “Gia Lai Day in Hanoi – Introduction of National Tourism Year Gia Lai 2026” hosted by Gia Lai province. Together, they are expected to create a diverse and distinctive array of experiences for both residents and visitors throughout the three-day event.

Hanoi kicks off tourism season with “Get on Hanoi 2026” programme

“Get on Hanoi 2026” is not only the opening event of the capital’s tourism season but also a milestone affirming Hanoi’s commitment to green, sustainable and responsible tourism development, while strengthening tourism linkages and promoting the city as a safe, friendly and attractive destination.

Hanoi revives traditional Tet in Hoan Kiem heritage space

For the first time, the relic site at 22 Hang Buom street has been transformed into a living tableau of the Red River Delta’s authentic Tet atmosphere, complete with the lively bustle of a traditional spring market.

Hanoi breaks ground on digital technology, mixed-use park

The digital technology and mixed-use park in Hanoi is envisioned as a key nucleus of the capital’s innovation ecosystem, aligned with its goal of becoming a major national hub for science, technology and the digital economy.

207,000 USD in aid to brighten Tet for Hanoi’s most vulnerable

Under the allocation plan, 5.28 billion VND will fund 5,280 Tet gift packages for near-poor households and those living in difficult circumstances. Each package contains 1 million VND in cash, with wards receiving 30 each and communes receiving 50.

Vietnam fast-tracks key national railway projects

With the completion of a key legal framework, Vietnam's major national railway projects have kicked off the new year of 2026 with an accelerated implementation phase, notably the North-South high-speed railway and the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway line