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Festival celebrates 70 years of Hanoi’s liberation

Tens of thousands of people expected to take part in a series of cultural events celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Day of Hanoi, on October 10.

9th Hanoi Book Fair to take place in late September

The 9th Hanoi Book Fair will be held from September 27 -29 under the theme "Hanoi: Capital of Culture and Heroes - City for Peace".

Which pho is more delicious: Nam Dinh or Hanoi pho?

Arguments among fans of Nam Dinh pho and Hanoi pho broke out recently on social media after both kinds of pho were recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) as an intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam.

Hanoi plans to build 400 kilometers of metro routes within 11 years

The goal of developing 10 metro routes by 2035 with total length of 400 kilometers will be very challenging for Hanoi, according to Nguyen Cao Minh, head of the Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board.

Over half a million Hanoians access digital capital citizen app

More than 545,000 residents in Hanoi have accessed and used the Digital Capital Citizen app iHaNoi in over one month since the city launched this app to boost local citizens and businesses’ interaction with all-level administrations.

Hanoi focuses on building two metro lines totaling $3.16 billion

Hanoi is set to break ground on two critical metro lines, investing over VND 76 trillion ($3.16 billion), as part of its plan to develop a comprehensive urban rail network by 2035.

Hanoi pushes for special mechanism to complete 400km of metro lines by 2035

Chairman Tran Sy Thanh of the Hanoi People’s Committee has called on the Prime Minister to implement special and breakthrough policies to fast-track the completion of more than 10 metro lines in the capital, stretching over 400 kilometers.

Foreign tourists astonished by joss paper burnings on Hanoi’s sidewalks

On the eve of the 7th lunar month's 15th day, Hanoi’s Old Quarter buzzed with families and businesses preparing offerings on the sidewalks, burning joss paper, and scattering rice and salt for good fortune.

Hanoi speeds up process to 'green' public transport

Hanoi has been taking moves to 'green' public transport, especially when people in the capital city show their increasing interest to means of transport like electric vehicles and metro lines.

Hanoi's land auction spark concerns over speculative frenzy

Investors and brokers have seized on these figures to justify price hikes across Hanoi, raising concerns about a speculative bubble forming.

Hanoi building modernised, civilised rural areas

The rural areas of the capital have increasingly transformed towards civilisation and modernity, with the material and mental lives of the people seeing steady improvements.

World stars to descend on Hanoi for “Brilliance in Harmony” concert

The Sun Symphony Orchestra will join forces on stage, performing famous pieces to audiences, including Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Trumpet Concerto in E Major. S. 49, and Suite No. 3 for Orchestra in G, Op. 55.

Hanoi’s unique 1m wide house listed for $275,000: What makes it so expensive?

In the heart of Hanoi, several tiny houses are being sold at sky-high prices, leaving many potential buyers perplexed after viewing them.

Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line serves 250,000 passengers in first four days

The 8.5km elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line provided free rides for over 250,000 passengers in its first four days of operation from August 8-11, according to its operator Hanoi Metro Co, Ltd.

Hanoi’s Pho, lotus tea-making recognised as national cultural heritage

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently added Hanoi’s Pho (rice noodle soup) and traditional craft of making lotus tea in Quang An ward, Tay Ho district, to the list of national intangible cultural heritage.

Hanoi to have five additional urban districts by 2025

The rural districts of Dong Anh, Gia Lam, Thanh Tri, Hoai Duc and Dan Phuong are set to be upgraded to urban districts by the end of 2025, according to a plan unveiled by the Hanoi People's Council on August 12.

Sticky rice sellers of Phu Thuong: Navigating Hanoi's streets with style

Phu Thuong's sticky rice vendors are transforming the way they bring their traditional dishes to customers.

Unique 120-year-old black star trees grace Hanoi's Lo Duc Street

Lo Duc Street in Hanoi is renowned for its 134 black star (Hopea odorata) trees, many of which are ancient specimens planted during the French colonial era, around 120 years ago.

Hanoi uses high tech in agriculture in aim for sustainable growth

Hanoi has gathered resources to develop a modern, clean and organic agriculture and a circular economy with a sustainable connection to global value chains.

State-of-the-art children's palace in Hanoi nears completion

The new Children's Palace in Hanoi, built with an emphasis on modern design and natural integration, is preparing for its grand opening.