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Outdated forecasts and misallocated land have left Hanoi’s students competing for public school seats.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

Although primary prices for villas and rowhouses in Hanoi decreased slightly in the first quarter, they remain high, nearing VND300 million per sq m, which has limited investors’ interest.

Many eateries in Hanoi have raised prices, with noodle and pho shops increasing by VND 5,000 (approximately USD 0.20) per bowl due to soaring input costs.

A café in Hanoi is redefining customer service with robots that brew, serve drinks, and even write calligraphy.

Hanoi has mobilised hundreds of billions of VND for the restoration, preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage every year, transforming the treasures into engines for sustainable tourism development.

Total FDI poured into Hanoi during the first four months hit 1.48 billion USD, up 31% year-on-year, according to local authorities.

The exhibition features a dome made from do (poonah paper), a traditional Vietnamese material, combined with recycled plastic and steel to create a space that is both soft and strong, symbolising the harmony between nature, humanity and technology.

Beside the swimming pool of one of Hanoi’s oldest five-star hotels, a small staircase leads guests down into a hidden bomb shelter, buried deep beneath the ground.

Hanoi has launched a wide range of cultural and entertainment activities to attract tourists during the five-day national holiday, starting from April 30.

A representative from the Vietnam Fire and Rescue Association warned that in tube houses, residents should avoid installing "iron cages" or blocking escape routes with goods to ensure safety in the event of a fire.