Hanoi leads 2025 Vietnam eBusiness Index
The average score of the rankings is 9.3 points. The gap in e-commerce development between the two major economic centres – Hanoi and HCM City – and the remaining provinces and cities is very large.
Hanoi craft villages bustle as Lunar New Year approaches
Hanoi is home to the largest number of craft villages nationwide, with about 1,350 villages and craft-based communities, accounting for roughly 56% of rural villages in the capital. Of these, 318 are officially recognised as traditional craft villages.
Hanoi strengthens efforts to curb sex imbalance at birth
Alongside changing mindsets, the capital has implemented a wide range of coordinated solutions to address sex imbalance at birth. Communication campaigns have been intensified at the grassroots level, targeting residential communities, youth, couples preparing for marriage and women of reproductive age.
Hanoi to launch 5,000 public electric bicycles
In a move to reduce air pollution and promote green mobility, Hanoi has approved a plan to deploy 5,000 public electric bicycles, alongside restrictions on petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles in the city’s central area.
Culinary culture festival links heritage with creativity
The Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2025, to be held from December 19 to 21, is designed as a vibrant meeting point where culinary artisans share their stories and pass on heritage to younger generations.
Hanoi boasts immense potential in waterway tourism
Hanoi is crisscrossed by seven major rivers with a total length exceeding 550km. Among them, the Hong (Red) River stretches 163km through localities. This geographical advantage positions the capital city favourably for developing waterway tourism. Promoting river-based tours is a new, high-potential direction to diversify tourism products and enhance visitor experiences, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism.
Hanoi becomes member of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities
With Hanoi being the latest member, Vietnam now has six cities in UNESCO's Global Network of Learning Cities.
Hanoi posts sharp rise in visitors, revenue
In December, the Hanoi tourism sector will focus on completing a project to reform the management, conservation and promotion of the Huong Son (Perfume Pagoda) Special National Relic Site; continue surveys on community-based, agricultural and night-time tourism offerings; and host the 2025 Hanoi Craft Village and Craft Street Cuisine and Tourism Festival. Preparations are also under way for participation in the National Green Tourism Forum in Lam Dong.
Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 - A place everyone can feel happiness in every moment
The Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 will take place in pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi from December 5-7, featuring a wide range of activities which all convey a message: happiness is always present, in the eyes, the smiles, and in every ordinary moment of the Vietnamese people.
Hanoi posts strong 10-month tourism growth, rolls out plans to sustain momentum
Tourism revenue climbed to 108.22 trillion VND (4.1 billion USD), a year-on-year increase of nearly 20%, reflecting the sector’s sustained recovery after years of pandemic impacts and global economic uncertainties.