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Hanoi to celebrate craftsmanship and culture at 2025 Tourism Gift Festival

From Bat Trang ceramics to Phu Yen seafood, the three-day festival promotes Hanoi as a must-visit destination.

Group impersonates Hanoi’s 141 police, gets caught by real patrol team

Young men dressed as police officers were apprehended while stopping traffic, caught red-handed by an actual 141 unit.

Hanoi plans construction of three major Red River bridges in 2025

Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao, and Ngoc Hoi bridges are set to launch construction next year, aiming to relieve congestion and connect the capital to key provinces.

Hanoi woman scammed out of USD 28,000 in fake VIP ticket commission scheme

The scam began with minor payouts and escalated to a fake VIP ticket distribution scheme, prompting a police investigation.

Hanoi woman killed in apartment attack by suspect believed to be high on drugs

A shocking pre-dawn rampage at Bamboo Garden in Quoc Oai leaves residents shaken as police investigate.

Pho Festival 2025 to bring Vietnam’s culinary heritage to life in Hanoi

Over 50 pho brands from across the country will gather in the capital to celebrate Vietnam’s beloved noodle soup and promote culinary tourism.

Hanoi extends walking street hours for Hung Kings and April 30 holidays

The Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian zone will operate for four nights during the Hung Kings holiday and five nights during the April 30-May 1 celebrations.

Kidney donor turned fraudster receives reduced jail term in Hanoi

Nguyen Tuan Dung, who once donated a kidney to save a life, was sentenced to eight years in prison for defrauding a car rental owner - but received leniency due to his past act of altruism.

Empty tables and closed kitchens: Hanoi’s food walking street causes frustration

The transformation of Nguyen Van Tuyet into a weekend food walking street has led to unintended consequences - business owners say weekend traffic has all but disappeared.

Illegal firework blast kills teenager in Hanoi suburb

A 17-year-old from Hung Yen died after a series of explosions and fire engulfed the second floor of a Hanoi home where he was allegedly making illegal fireworks.

Hanoi to deploy 3,700 AI surveillance cameras to boost public security

The city’s new AI-powered camera system will enhance traffic control, facial recognition, and real-time threat detection.

Women in traditional ao dai form Vietnam map at Hoan Kiem Lake

Celebrating National Ao Dai Week, more than 1,000 women proudly displayed their love for the homeland by forming a map of Vietnam at Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hanoi police uncover hacking of government websites with embedded gambling ads

The Hanoi Police Department has recently uncovered a series of cyberattacks targeting numerous government websites (gov.vn), where hackers embedded, published, redirected, or linked gambling and betting ads.

New park and lake coming to Long Bien District, Hanoi

Spanning over 70,000 square meters, the project will boost urban greenery and recreation.

Expanding emission control: Hanoi urged to tackle air pollution regionally

Air pollution experts recommend widening pollution control measures beyond Hanoi to the entire metropolitan area to combat persistent air quality issues.

Hanoi train street coffee shops defy closure orders, bustling at night

Despite recent crackdowns, Hanoi's famous train street coffee shops are packed at night with foreign tourists, drawn by the area’s allure and charm.

Hanoi’s open-air canal project remains unfinished after nearly two decades

The $8.6 million project to cover Ke Khe canal has stalled for 17 years, leaving behind open sewage and widespread pollution.

Hanoi to break ground on Ring Road 4 project on May 19

The $3.6 billion project is expected to enhance connectivity and reduce congestion in the capital region.

Global students join forces to redesign Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Market

Fourteen prestigious universities participate in a competition to propose modern, multifunctional designs for Long Bien Market, blending tradition and innovation.

Hanoi railway coffee street crackdown: Tourists asked to leave for safety

Traffic police in Hanoi carried out a surprise inspection at the railway coffee street, located between Tran Phu and Phung Hung streets, uncovering numerous violations of railway safety regulations.