BIGBANG’s Hanoi world tour tickets range from $38-$399
Vietnam News 13:28 03/08/2026South Korean band BIGBANG has officially unveiled the seating plan and ticket prices for the 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR 'XX: COSMOS’ in Hanoi, with tickets ranging from VND1 million to VND10.5 million (US$38-$399).
Nepalese Buddhist nun, singer Ani Choying Drolma returns to Vietnam this September
Vietnam News 20:09 02/08/2026Nepalese Buddhist nun and chant singer Ani Choying Drolma, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Buddhist music, will return to Vietnam for two concerts this September.
Hanoi residents gradually adjust to low-emission zone rules
Vietnam News 13:24 02/08/2026After one month of testing a low-emission zone in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, many streets have become more open and less congested, while residents are gradually adapting to restrictions on private vehicles and complying with the new regulations.
Hanoi welcomes 5.3mn int’l tourists in January-July
Travel 17:55 30/07/2026Hanoi served 5.3 million international tourists in January-July, reaching around 59 percent of its full-year target, as the capital's tourism sector continues to see strong growth in visitor numbers and revenue.
COVID-19 cases rise in Hanoi, but health officials say there’s no cause for alarm
Vietnam News 16:21 28/07/2026While Hanoi has seen a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, health officials emphasize that the surge is standard and well within normal limits. No deaths have been reported, and overall numbers for the year remain significantly lower than during the same period in 2025.
Hanoi moves to phase out dog meat trading for rabies prevention, sustainable livelihoods
Vietnam News 13:54 26/07/2026Hanoi is advancing a gradual transition away from dog and cat meat trading and slaughtering, while supporting affected households in moving toward sustainable livelihoods, as part of broader measures to prevent rabies, ensure food safety, control animal diseases, and promote sustainable urban development.
Hanoi hit by lightning amid low-pressure trough, wind convergence
Vietnam News 15:28 25/07/2026Vietnam’s capital Hanoi was hit by frequent lightning and heavy thunderstorms early Saturday morning due to the combination of a low-pressure trough and upper-level wind convergence over the northern region, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Growing sea of ‘For rent’ signs signals Hanoi retail woes
Vietnam News 12:11 20/07/2026‘For rent’ signs are becoming an increasingly common sight across Hanoi, stretching from the capital’s busiest commercial streets to major suburban roads, reflecting the mounting challenges facing brick-and-mortar retailers.
Hanoi office vacancy rate tops 26% amid rising supply
Vietnam News 10:43 19/07/2026The emergence of large-scale projects in western Hanoi has driven office supply higher and pushed vacancy rates up, while the retail segment has recorded positive signals thanks to the arrival of international brands.
Hanoi hospitals race to treat 28 survivors after fatal expressway passenger bus crash
Vietnam News 16:35 17/07/2026Hospitals in Hanoi are providing emergency treatment to 28 people injured after a passenger bus carrying 32 people veered off Phap Van-Cau Gie Expressway near the Ha Vy underpass area and plunged onto a nearby service road in the capital in the wee hours of Friday.
Hanoi penalizes 16 school food suppliers over safety violations
Vietnam News 17:04 14/07/2026Authorities in Hanoi have sanctioned 16 suppliers providing food ingredients to school kitchens following inspections of school meal programs, while 26 cases of suspected food safety violations have been referred to investigative agencies.
Hanoi apartment market cools after prolonged price surge
Economy 08:09 08/07/2026Hanoi's apartment market is showing clear signs of cooling after an extended period of rapid price growth, with an increasing number of homeowners and investors cutting prices by between VND800 million (US$30,420) and VND1 billion ($38,020) in an effort to attract buyers.
