The Thang Long - Hanoi Festival 2025 from October 31 to November 9 is expected to create a vibrant cultural exchange space, promote cultural cooperation between Hanoi and localities and countries, and bring cultural heritage into contemporary life, thus contributing to the sustainable development of the capital's cultural industry.

The Hanoi People's Committee on March 17 presented a report to the municipal Party Committee, on the plans for the renovation and improvement of public spaces around Hoan Kiem Lake, focusing on the development of a new square and park area.

In a document issued on March 11, the Hanoi People’s Committee stressed the need to mobilise all economic sectors, businesses and citizens to engage in socio-economic development, contributing to national growth. All institutional frameworks, mechanisms, and policies must be aligned with the objective.

The 2024 Vietnam-Asia Smart City Summit commenced in Hanoi on December 2, aiming to put forward technology solutions and management strategies that help cities modernise infrastructure and develop smart and sustainable services for residents.

In a bold move to capitalise on its burgeoning creative design scene, the Hanoi People's Committee has unveiled a plan to host a series of captivating events as part of its participation in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for 2024-2025.

Hanoi is stepping up efforts to transition to cashless payments for parking fees, with a focus on incentivising residents and businesses while cracking down on non-compliant facilities.

A conference took place in the capital city of Hanoi on May 10 to explore ways addressing difficulties and ensuring the continued success of the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park (HHTP) as a driver of innovation in Vietnam.

“Hanoi Promotion Month 2023', the largest promotion event of Hanoi, will begin on October 27, offering an entire month of big discounts, some even reaching 100%.

The capital city needs at least 4,200 more beds to guarantee healthcare for the population, said a city official.

The Hanoi People's Committee has issued a plan for development of supporting industries in the capital city in 2021, affirming the importance of supporting industries in providing components, spare parts and materials for the processing and manufacturing sector.

Hanoi will extend social distancing measures until 6am on September 6 to prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially during the National Day holiday (September 2).

Nguyen Ngoc Manh, a delivery driver, has been hailed a hero after he caught a baby who had fallen from the 13th storey of a apartment block in Hanoi.

Hanoi will strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent by 2030, according to local authorities.

Authorities in Hanoi have announced a plan to charge vehicles in downtown areas to increase the use of public transport, according to a decision signed by Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung recently.

The Japanese cherry blossom festival in Hanoi will last for one more day, until 10pm of April 1 instead of March 31, said the organisers.

Some 20,000 cherry blossom branches and 100 cherry trees of Japan, along with hundreds of local flowers are showing off their beauty in Hanoi during a festival that kicked off on March 29 night.

The People’s Council of Hanoi conducted a vote of confidence on officials holding 36 key positions ratified by the council on December 6 morning.

Construction projects that have stopped work may be adjusted or cancelled, according to a new order released recently by the Hanoi People’s Committee.