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Hanoi focusing on market-oriented agricultural production

Hanoi’s agriculture sector is focusing on building a stable market and demand-based production, developing value chains, and using digital technology in transactions to ensure sustainable growth.

Hanoi's 100-hectare super park to feature four iconic squares

The People’s Committee of Ha Dong District, Hanoi, has approved architectural designs for a 100-hectare cultural, entertainment, and sports park located across the Ha Cau and Kien Hung wards.

Vietnam’s largest exhibition center launched in Hanoi

Spanning 90 hectares, the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Dong Anh District, Hanoi, is set to become one of the world's top 10 largest exhibition venues.

Hanoi to have SE Asia’s largest ‘one-stop’ emergency medical center

Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi has proposed setting up a multi-purpose one-stop-shop emergency center, the largest in Southeast Asia, consisting of operation rooms, first-aid rooms and intensive care units.

Hanoi witnesses surge in tourism in eight months

The capital city of Hanoi has witnessed a surge in tourism, welcoming a total of 2.49 million visitors in August alone, including 496,400 foreigners and 2 million domestic visitors, up 34.5% and 11.1% annually, respectively.

Students prefer dorms as room rents soar in Hanoi

Dorms have become a new choice for students and migrant workers in Hanoi as dorm rents are just one-third to one-fourth of rent of separate rooms.

Hanoi’s Presidential Palace glows with new nighttime illumination

As Hanoi prepares to celebrate the 79th anniversary of National Day, the Presidential Palace has been transformed into a luminous landmark, thanks to a newly installed lighting system.

Thang Long Citadel to hosts dazzling Ao Dai Festival 2024

This October, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel will host the 2024 Ao Dai Tourism Festival, a vibrant celebration of Vietnam’s iconic traditional garment.

First medical facility in Hanoi performs multiple organ retrieval

A brain-dead patient, killed in a traffic accident, donated his organs, including two kidneys, a heart, a lung, a liver and two corneas, to six patients.

Hanoi needs US$37 billion to finance metro line expansion plan

Hanoi's authorities are working on a plan to expand its urban railway network over the next decade.

Hanoi to set up public administrative service center, cut 2,580 staff

The public administrative service center will replace the existing one-stop-shop division, which will allow the city to cut 2,580 staff and save VND231 billion each year.

Hanoi to establish centralized administration center, promising cost savings

A new Public Administration Service Center in Hanoi is projected to save the city VND231 billion annually, streamlining the current fragmented system into a more efficient, centralized hub.

Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival 2024 underway

The Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival 2024 opened on Tran Nhan Tong pedestrian street in the capital city's Hai Ba Trung district on August 23 evening.

Transforming time: the inspiring ascent of Hanoi's watch hospital founder

Once a humble shoe shiner on the streets of Hanoi, Van Truong has emerged as a master watch repair expert, heading the renowned "Watch Hospital."

Leadership rotation initiated across Hanoi's district health departments

In a strategic overhaul, the Hanoi People's Committee is rotating 14 of the 17 district health department heads, some of whom have held their positions for nearly two decades.

Heavy rain floods Hanoi streets, causing traffic disruptions

This evening (August 22), heavy rain in Hanoi led to severe flooding on several streets, resulting in significant traffic disruptions.

Vietnam Business News August 22/2024

Hanoi enhances effectiveness of agricultural product chains

Surprise inside Hanoi’s 4m² ‘super-slim’ house that’s worth VND 4 Billion

In the bustling heart of Hanoi, a 4m² house has become the subject of intrigue and amazement. Despite its tiny size, the owner recently turned down an offer of VND 4 billion.

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".