The demolition marks the first step in a plan to revitalise Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, a symbolic space linking two major heritage zones -the Hoan Kiem Lake–Ngoc Son Temple complex to the south and the historic Old Quarter to the north.

Festival-goers will explore key city destinations, connect with travel businesses, experience traditional crafts and Old Quarter culture, sample signature local cuisine, and take part in tourism promotion activities.

Authorities include the bridge in a 218-hectare land-use plan to improve east-west connectivity.

At 2:30 PM on May 23, a technical failure disrupted operations on Hanoi’s Metro Line 3.1, Nhon - Hanoi Station, specifically on the elevated Nhon - Cau Giay section, prompting an immediate power shutdown from Le Duc Tho Station to Cau Giay Station.

A female domestic helper in Long Bien District, Hanoi, has sparked outrage after being caught on camera squeezing dirty rag water into a pot of herbal perilla leaf tea prepared for her employer’s family.

Millions watched as a 93-year-old woman tried to climb a gate to find her husband, a touching moment that transcended generations.

The system will be connected with multiple transaction kinds in the future, he said, adding the capital city approved the adoption of the multi-model e-ticket system using IT service leasing.

Hanoi has added four new projects to Hoan Kiem District’s 2025 land use plan, including the expansion of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, the site of the iconic “Shark Jaw” building.

A rare technical fault caused water to leak inside a train on the Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro line.

In recent years, with increasing cultural exchanges, Muslim tourists have been visiting Vietnam, and Hanoi in particular, in growing numbers.

The capital’s first Red River bridge project of 2025 begins, with more major crossings to follow.

The famous landmark near Hoan Kiem Lake will be demolished starting late May for urban revitalization.

Outdated forecasts and misallocated land have left Hanoi’s students competing for public school seats.

Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park is being developed as a national economic model, aiming to enhance community prosperity by fostering a culture of innovation and boosting enterprise competitiveness.

Despite resolutions dating back over a decade, Hanoi remains short more than 150 public high schools to meet student demand.

Rising population and limited school capacity intensify pressure on students and families.

Devotees from all walks of life flocked to Quan Su Pagoda to witness a historic spiritual event.

In a daring late-night break-in, a burglar sneaks into a Hanoi apartment and escapes after a struggle.

Hanoi’s Traffic Police have announced temporary traffic diversions and restrictions on select routes to ensure safety and order during the 2025 United Nations Day of Vesak and the sacred procession of the Buddha relics.

A bun bo Hue eatery in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung District is under fire on social media for a provocative advertising sign that many deem disrespectful and offensive.