With new land prices fixed by Hanoi authorities taking effect on December 20, 2024, many Hanoians now have to pay from hundreds of million of dong to billions of dong to convert different land types to residential land.

With one machine already drilling nearly 1 kilometer, Hanoi has now deployed a second TBM to accelerate work on the 4-kilometer underground segment of the Nhon – Hanoi Station metro line.

With a budget of USD 22 million, Hanoi is set to complete a large-scale water replenishment project by September 2025 to revive the polluted To Lich River.

Hanoi aims to tighten traffic enforcement by significantly increasing fines for 107 common violations, citing persistent non-compliance.

The famous temple saw an overwhelming number of visitors as office workers and entrepreneurs took a short break to pray for good fortune.

Hanoi hosted some 1 million tourists during the nine-day Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday which began on January 25, marking a year-on-year rise of 6%.

In celebration of the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Hanoi’s streets are transformed into a sea of red, symbolizing national pride and the spirit of the revolution.

Late on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, heavy congestion occurred at the end of the Phap Van - Cau Gie Expressway as thousands of vehicles returned to Hanoi.

At the beginning of the Lunar New Year, thousands of visitors, especially students, gather at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam in Hanoi to receive calligraphy, hoping for academic success and a year filled with luck and prosperity.

Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam, Yaron Mayer, recently took a ride on Hanoi Metro Line 3, describing it as a world-class public transit system and a symbol of Vietnam’s technological and urban advancement.

Rain and cold temperatures on the morning of January 26 left Hanoi’s streets quiet and deserted, marking an unusually calm day before Tet.

As Hanoi gears up for Tet, streets are jam-packed with traffic, with rows of cars taking over roadways and leaving motorbike riders scrambling for space.

The Spring Calligraphy Festival 2025 opened at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature, welcoming the Lunar New Year with vibrant displays of calligraphy, traditional art, and cultural heritage.

Hanoi will ring in Lunar New Year 2025 with 30 firework displays across the city, including 10 high-altitude and 21 low-altitude shows lasting 15 minutes each.

Traditional Tet trees struggle with sales, while affordable persimmon branches attract increasing attention from customers.

Over 40,000 cameras will be added to Hanoi’s surveillance system by 2030, creating a comprehensive network for security and traffic monitoring.

Under architectural management regulations effective from January 10, multi-story buildings will be prohibited in certain areas in Hanoi.

Tens of thousands of spectators gathered at West Lake in Hanoi for the "Light Concert – Welcoming New Year 2025," a dazzling fusion of drone technology and symphonic music celebrating the new year.

Hanoi has officially launched three new electric bus routes, marking a significant step in the capital’s efforts to adopt green transportation and address traffic and environmental challenges.

Hanoi has once again demonstrated its educational leadership by topping the National Excellent Student Competition for 2024–2025, with 200 award-winning students, far outpacing other provinces.