Vietnam Airlines promotes Hanoi autumn tourism, offers up to 10% off fares
Vietnam News 13:21 19/09/2026Vietnam Airlines and Hanoi are rolling out autumn food, cultural, sports and music events to attract tourists, with the carrier offering discounts of up to 10 percent on domestic flights to the capital from September 18.
Police verify report of Vietnamese student missing after crossing flooded road in Hanoi
Vietnam News 10:09 18/09/2026Police in Hanoi are investigating the possible disappearance of a male student who reportedly went missing after attempting to cross a flooded road in Dong Ngac Ward, authorities said on Friday.
Surprising stories behind Hanoi’s famous ‘Hang’ streets
Vietnam Life 21:46 17/09/2026At first glance, Hang Chieu Street looks like a window into old Hanoi, home to the city’s last surviving ancient gate, O Quan Chuong (Hanoi Old City Gate). But it was actually the first street in the Old Quarter to be rebuilt with features of a modern Western city.
Floods force evacuation of thousands in northern Vietnam, while landslide kills 3 family members
Vietnam News 16:21 17/09/2026Heavy rains have swollen rivers across northern Vietnam, flooding thousands of homes and forcing evacuations in Hanoi and Thanh Hoa Province, while a landslide in Phu Tho Province killed three members of the same family.
Dog, cat meat trade shrinks in Hanoi as households seek sustainable livelihoods
Vietnam News 16:28 16/09/2026A growing number of dog and cat meat slaughtering and trading facilities in Hanoi have been shut down, while affected households are registering to shift to sustainable business models, resulting in a significant decline in dog and cat meat trade in the capital, heard a conference held on Wednesday.
Flooded streets, gridlocked traffic leave Hanoi commuters stranded for hours
Vietnam News 11:47 16/09/2026Heavy rain caused localized flooding and severe traffic congestion across Hanoi on Wednesday morning, leaving commuters struggling to reach work during rush hour.
Overnight downpour floods Hanoi, snarls traffic
Vietnam News 14:14 15/09/2026Widespread heavy rain overnight Monday caused flooding and waterlogging on many roads, disrupting traffic in Hanoi on Tuesday morning.
Hanoi to close Hang Ma Street for traditional mid-autumn market
Travel 21:58 14/09/2026Hanoi’s Hang Ma Street, between Hang Duong and Hang Cot streets, is hosting the 2026 Traditional Mid-Autumn Market through September 25, featuring stalls selling folk toys, mooncakes and traditional handicrafts for residents and visitors.
Hanoi starts to teach AI to all students from grade 1
Education 14:52 14/09/2026All students in Hanoi from grade 1 to grade 12 will receive 12 lessons on artificial intelligence (AI) each year from the 2026-27 academic year.
Crowds gravitate to Hanoi’s iconic Trang Tien Ice Cream flagship store before closure
Economy 11:14 13/09/2026Crowds have been pouring into the nearly-70-year-old Trang Tien Ice Cream flagship shop at 35 Trang Tien Street in Hanoi, just days before the iconic location is set to close its doors.
Hanoi vice-chairman takes first ride in self-driving car
Vietnam News 21:34 10/09/2026Vice-chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Truong Viet Dung and several officials took a ride in a self-driving vehicle on Thursday, experiencing the capital’s first controlled pilot of autonomous cars at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park.
Hanoi police bring AI, smart tech to public safety
Vietnam News 21:21 03/09/2026The Hanoi Department of Public Security has unveiled three digital transformation products, including a smart police application, the second phase of testing for an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveillance system, and a domestically produced wireless fire alarm system, as the city seeks to improve public safety and services.
