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.

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

Authorities in Hanoi have discovered more than 10 tons of foul-smelling animal organs prepared for distribution at three cold storage facilities.

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.

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.

Three people died in a Hanoi house fire early this morning, as iron cages and narrow alleys prevented rescuers from reaching victims.

For the new wards and communes in Hanoi that are not located within prominent localities, the city prioritizes using names of historical sites or traditional cultural landmarks in the area for naming.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City shine in red and yellow to celebrate Vietnam’s 50th reunification anniversary.

Police in Mai Dich Ward (Hanoi Police Department) have successfully reunited a lost third-grade student with his family. The boy explained that he had planned to cycle to Ho Chi Minh City to watch the national parade and marching celebrations.

In recent years, Hanoi has witnessed a number of brazen bank robberies. While the suspects often attempted to flee the scene, police forces consistently managed to apprehend them swiftly.

Following a VTV exposé, the Education Ministry demanded urgent action on unauthorized tutoring in Dong Da District.

The celebrations also serve as a platform to showcase Hanoi's traditional craft villages, offering residents and tourists alike the opportunity to contemplate unique handcrafted products made from traditional materials.