Hanoi Autumn Festival 2026 postponed for second time, new schedule pending
Travel 20:13 15/10/2026Hanoi Autumn Festival 2026 has been postponed for a second time, with organizers saying it will be held at a more suitable time.
Used clothes collected for charity become 300-tonne treatment problem in Hanoi
Vietnam News 19:46 15/10/2026Hundreds of metric tons of hand-me-down clothes collected by an individual over several years for charitable purposes have piled up at a road construction site in Hanoi, turning a well-intentioned effort into a disposal problem expected to cost more than VND200 million (US$7,730).
Hanoi air pollution reaches unhealthy level
Vietnam News 15:19 15/10/2026Parts of Hanoi were shrouded in haze on Thursday morning as air quality readings at several locations reached the red level, indicating unhealthy conditions.
In Hanoi, Mercedes owner appeals $26 compensation, seeks review of additional $2,900 damage
Vietnam News 16:00 14/10/2026A woman whose Mercedes-Benz was scratched while parked outside a house in Hanoi has appealed a first-instance court ruling, seeking a reassessment of compensation, the defendant’s sentence and additional damage worth more than VND75 million (US$2,900) to the vehicle’s side mirror and headlight assembly.
Hanoi to host concert for 60,000 people on Vietnam Cultural Day
Vietnam News 21:39 12/10/2026Hanoi will host a special arts program and a concert expected to attract around 60,000 people to celebrate the maiden Vietnam Cultural Day on November 24.
Hanoi breaks ground on 299-ha safari park
Vietnam News 17:21 12/10/2026Hanoi has broken ground on the VND6.5 trillion (US$252 million) Ba Vi Safari Park, marking a major step towards developing a large-scale wildlife and nature tourism destination west of the capital.
Hanoi plans to give every street its own signature tree
Vietnam News 17:14 12/10/2026From the dracontomelon of Phan Dinh Phung to the milkwood of Nguyen Du, Hanoi is set to standardise shade trees across every avenue, giving each thoroughfare a distinct personality while transforming the capital’s urban landscape.
Hanoi AI cameras detect over 18,500 traffic violations in September, nearly 90% involving motorbikes
Vietnam News 13:40 11/10/2026Hanoi’s AI-powered traffic camera system recorded 18,512 road traffic violations in September, nearly 90 percent of which involved motorbikes, according to the traffic police division of the capital’s Department of Public Security.
Fireworks light up Hanoi’s sky to mark 72nd anniversary of Liberation Day
Vietnam News 08:42 11/10/2026Fireworks illuminated the skies over Hanoi on Saturday night as large crowds gathered at Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, and Van Quan Lake to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day.
Where to watch Hanoi's fireworks this evening
Vietnam News 16:04 10/10/2026Hanoi will stage 15-minute fireworks displays at Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake and Van Quan Lake on Saturday evening, October 10, to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day. Where are the best spots to watch the fireworks?
Water fireworks ready to light up Hanoi’s West Lake this evening
Vietnam News 10:33 10/10/2026On Friday morning, crews were rushing to install the fireworks setup on West Lake, preparing for the show on Saturday evening to mark Hanoi’s Liberation Day. For the first time, 200 water fireworks will be combined with 900 pyrotechnic rigs on the lake.
AI brings Hoan Kiem Lake legend to Hanoi Drama Theater
Vietnam Life 15:02 09/10/2026Audiences were surprised to see scenes in the play 'Huyen Tich Ho Guom' at the Hanoi Drama Theater on Thursday night that looked like scenes from a grand historical film, with AI used to its full potential.
