The Hanoi People’s Council has passed 11 key resolutions to ensure the effective operation of the two-tier local government model, which officially took effect from July 1, 2025.

15.5 million visitors in H1 2025 set stage for breakthrough cultural tourism.

From September 2025, commuters in Hanoi can ride metro and buses using a single smart card, streamlining urban transit.

This year’s programme also encourages cashless transactions through QR codes and e-wallets, as in line with the national digital transformation strategy and smart city goals.

An illegal lead recycling operation has been exposed in Hanoi, with more than 1.6 million kilograms of toxic waste buried.

The documents burned near the Co Nhue 2 ward office contained no state secrets, Hanoi police confirmed.

The city targets key rivers with infrastructure upgrades, stricter enforcement, and public engagement to restore water quality.

With sweeping infrastructure plans, Hanoi aims to turn the Red River into a cultural and ecological landmark.

Without installing physical lane dividers - such as on Vo Chi Cong and Pham Van Dong - Hanoi's traffic will remain chaotic and dangerous, say authorities.

Historic area to undergo landscape and infrastructure enhancements.

In the administrative restructuring of Hanoi’s wards and communes, the city has not only retained the names of districts but has also revived historic ward names long embedded in the collective memory of generations.

The arrival of G-Dragon, along with several other renowned artists, is drawing a large influx of domestic and international visitors to Hanoi for a major event on June 21.

The tax authority has clarified that claims suggesting some small businesses have shut down or reduced operations due to the implementation of Decree 70 are inaccurate.

Following a house explosion that killed two people, the PM has urged immediate investigation and public safety measures.

Despite ongoing bans, crowds of visitors continue to flock to Hanoi's famed railway café street, where narrow tracks run just inches from bustling cafés. In recent years, several alarming incidents have raised serious concerns about railway safety.

Tourists were escorted away after a man nearly fell under a passing train while filming.

Pho Tien on Nguyen Truong To Street delights diners with its rich broth and warm space, earning Michelin recognition in 2023 and 2025.

A video has gone viral on social media showing a foreign male tourist narrowly avoiding being run over by a train while distractedly filming on Hanoi’s popular trackside café street.

Truong Viet Dung and Pham Thi Thanh Mai were elected as vice chairpersons of Hanoi’s People’s Committee and People’s Council, respectively.

Major General Dao Van Nhan, previously Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Hanoi Capital Command, has been appointed to serve as the new Commander of the Hanoi Capital Command.