Hanoi offers free buses and urban railway rides during National Day holiday

Hanoi offers free buses and urban railway rides during National Day holiday

From August 30 to September 2, Hanoi will waive fares on subsidised public transport services (buses and urban railways) for residents and visitors. This not only facilitates travel to revolutionary historical sites and participation in commemorative events, but also helps ease traffic congestion, and promote the image of a modern, civilised and welcoming capital.
Top Vietnam, New Zealand legislators hold talks in Hanoi

Top Vietnam, New Zealand legislators hold talks in Hanoi

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man held talks with Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee in Hanoi on August 28. The event followed a welcome ceremony for the guest, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from August 27 to 31.
IOAA 2025: All five Hanoi students win medals

IOAA 2025: All five Hanoi students win medals

All five Hanoi students won medals at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics 2025 (IOAA 2025) in India, securing 1 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze. The competition brought together nearly 300 students from 66 countries and territories.
Megastory: Vietnam's tourism turns opportunities into advantages

Megastory: Vietnam's tourism turns opportunities into advantages

Vietnam is emerging as a safe and attractive destination with great potential to attract travellers shifting from regional markets. However, to turn short-term advantages into long-term momentum, the country’s tourism sector needs decisive action – not only to attract and retain visitors, but also to affirm its position on the global tourism map.
Nearly 900 bus trips daily heading to national exhibition center

Nearly 900 bus trips daily heading to national exhibition center

The exhibition “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness” will take place from August 28 to September 5 at the National Exhibition Center in Dong Anh, Hanoi. To support visitors to the exhibition, the municipal transport sector plans to operate nearly 900 daily bus trips daily on 20 routes connecting with the center.
Vietnamese rice promoted in China’s Hong Kong

Vietnamese rice promoted in China’s Hong Kong

A business networking seminar to promote Vietnamese rice products was held in Hong Kong (China) on August 15, attracting the participation of about 40 major Vietnamese rice and agricultural exporters along with representatives of rice trading enterprises in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Hanoi grand concert unites millions of Vietnamese hearts

Hanoi grand concert unites millions of Vietnamese hearts

A cultural extravaganza titled “Tu hao la nguoi Viet Nam” (Proud to be Vietnamese) in Hanoi on August 17 evening fostered deep gratitude to the Party, President Ho Chi minh, and generations of leaders, compatriots, and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for national independence and reunification