Fireworks to light up Hanoi's sky for Capital Liberation Day
Fireworks are set to light up the skies over Hanoi’s West Lake and Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake on October 10 as the capital city celebrates the 72nd anniversary of its Liberation Day.
Asia-Pacific dialogue on heritage and authenticity opens in Hanoi
Vietnam hopes the Hanoi Document to be adopted at the dialogue will go beyond statements of intent and provide practical guidance for heritage protection and management across the region.
Hanoi hosts International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for first time
Vietnam is participating in IOAA 2026, which runs through October 5, with a 10-member team selected in accordance with regulations set by the Ministry of Education and Training.
Hanoi International Jazz Festival 2026 kicks off
With open and free-of-charge activities held at both professional performance venues and public spaces, Hanoi Jazztival 2026 seeks to expand access to jazz and make the genre more visible in the capital’s urban cultural life.
Capella Hanoi makes World’s 100 Best Hotels 2026 list
According to The World’s 50 Best Hotels, Capella Hanoi is among the new entries on this year’s list. It features a design inspired by the world of 1920s opera and is located near the Hanoi Opera House.
Top leader inspects key transport, education infrastructure projects in Hanoi
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam stressed that education should aim at comprehensive development, with schools meeting required standards and balancing academic studies with arts, sports and foreign languages to create an enjoyable learning environment.
Hanoi offers five days of free bus, metro rides for National Day
The fare waiver covers all 128 subsidised bus routes, as well as the Cat Linh-Ha Dong Line 2A and the elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station Line 3.1.
Saint Petersburg’s metro expertise valuable for Vietnam
As Hanoi implements its master plan with a 100-year vision, in which metro lines are identified as the backbone of the capital city’s transport network, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Duc Thang met with representatives from several Saint Petersburg companies specialising in urban rail development.
Hanoi emerges as international music hub
The Hanoi Jazztival 2026, themed “Hanoi Jazz – Music Without Borders,” will take place from September 17-19 at a range of cultural venues, including the Hanoi Opera House, Ly Thai To Garden, Thang Long Theatre and the Vietnam Women’s Museum.
Jazz melodies connect Hanoi with the world
Le Thi Anh Mai, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the organisers aim to develop Hanoi Jazztival into an annual international jazz festival, creating a cultural brand for Hanoi with regional recognition and global reach.
Hanoi to provide free textbooks from 2026–2027 school year
The municipal Department of Education and Training will work with the Department of Finance to guide wards, communes and educational institutions in implementing the student support policies adopted by central authorities and the municipal People’s Council.
Vietnam takes smart tourism to new heights
At the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi, a robot receptionist has been greeting visitors on the ground floor since mid-June
Hanoi opens international martial arts festival
The event attracts about 2,000 martial artists of 66 delegations, including seven international delegations from six countries, namely Indonesia, Russia, France, Germany, Switzerland and Morocco.
Culture positioned as core driver of Hanoi's century-long development
In the Hanoi Capital Master Plan with a 100-year vision, culture is identified as the core value underpinning the entire plan, serving as an endogenous resource, a source of soft power, and a driving force for the capital city's sustainable development strategy.
Hanoi to support low-income residents in replacing high-emission motorbikes
A key task is to formulate a support scheme for low-income residents to replace ageing motorcycles and mopeds that fail to meet emission standards and pose a high risk of pollution. It will also propose funding to provide free first-time emission testing for motorcycles and mopeds across the city.
Hanoi eyes night-time entertainment zones to boost GRDP by 5%
Under the plan, designated zones could host licensed karaoke venues, nightclubs, bars, pubs, clubs and electronic gaming facilities, subject to strict security, public order and urban management requirements.
Digital transformation lays foundation for Hanoi’s new growth model
The capital city of Hanoi aims for the digital economy to contribute around 40% of its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) by 2030, with the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park serving as the core research and development hub.
Hanoi ranked world's second friendliest city for services
The capital city was mentioned for friendly staff and service. Much of this warmth can be attributed to a deeply rooted culture of community and social harmony in Vietnam, with a rich tradition of hospitality culture.
"I Love My Fatherland" journey reaches Lung Cu Flag Tower
This year's journey comprises of seven stages linked to historical, cultural and revolutionary sites across the country. It began in Nghe An on May 16 to celebrate President Ho Chi Minh’s birth anniversary, before continuing through Hue city, Tuyen Quang–Lung Cu Flag Tower, Dien Bien, Khanh Hoa, Ca Mau and Ho Chi Minh City, and concluding in Hanoi in October.
Localities vow all-out efforts to achieve double-digit growth
The remaining months of the year will be devoted to accelerating implementation rather than lowering expectations, affirmed Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Dai Thang.