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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

Colours of Friendship: Hanoi welcomes Vietnam-RoK artistic encounter

The harmonious mingling of works by artists from both nations conjures a multi-layered, dynamic space where distinct visual languages intersect with shared emotional depth, aesthetic thinking and creative spirit. The result is a rich and refreshing visual experience.

Hanoi pilots early air quality forecasting system

The system can forecast air quality trends over time and across locations, helping authorities guide and implement pollution control measures.

Foreign visitors captivated by Hanoi’s street food culture

For many foreign diners, the charm of Hanoi’s street food lies in the seamless blend of tradition and modernity, where food is inseparable from the rhythm of daily life.

Hanoi serves 560,000 holiday-makers during New Year holiday

During the days, the capital city served 110,000 foreign arrivals and 450,000 domestic tourists, up nearly 287% and over 240%, respectively. These figures reflect a strong recovery and robust growth right at the start of the year.

Hanoi rings in 2026 with crowds flocking to Hoan Kiem Lake festivities

For Anniae Hunn and her family of five from Australia, welcoming 2026 in Vietnam was a particularly special experience as it was the first time they had watched fireworks away from home, with high hopes that the journey would create lasting memories.

National Data Centre No.1 to help accelerate digital transformation: Party chief

The National Data Centre No.1 has been positioned as a core and pivotal facility, serving as the “brain” and “heart” of the national digital transformation process, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

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.