Hanoi police summon group accused of assaulting young woman on street
Vietnam News 11:23 16/05/2026Police in Hanoi have summoned a group of men and women driving a Lexus car for allegedly verbally abusing and assaulting a young woman on a busy street in the capital.
Hanoi targets population cap of 20 million in 100-year master plan
Vietnam News 09:39 16/05/2026Hanoi aims to control its population growth so it never exceeds 20 million people, even in the distant future, under the Vietnamese capital’s newly-approved master plan with a 100-year vision.
Hanoi looks into low-altitude transport future, including flying taxis
Vietnam News 16:22 15/05/2026Hanoi is exploring a future that could include flying taxis, drones, and AI-powered airspace management as part of its long-term smart city development plan.
Hanoi plans to phase out inner-city burials at cemeteries
Vietnam News 15:12 15/05/2026Authorities in Hanoi will gradually close and end traditional burial activities at cemeteries located in urban development areas, converting them into memorial parks under the Vietnamese capital’s newly approved master plan with a 100-year vision.
Hanoi weighs sidewalk leasing to boost nighttime economy
Vietnam News 16:53 14/05/2026Hanoi plans to pilot the leasing of parts of sidewalks and roadways for business activities and the development of the nighttime economy under a set of strict criteria.
Hanoi apartment resident caught on camera assaulting owners’ committee member over dog muzzle dispute
Vietnam News 16:34 12/05/2026Police in Dai Thanh Commune, Hanoi said on Monday they were investigating an incident in which an owners’ committee member was captured on camera being assaulted after reminding a resident to muzzle his dog in shared spaces.
Hanoi proposes sharp increase in street, sidewalk parking fees
Vietnam News 16:22 08/05/2026The Hanoi People’s Committee has proposed raising fees for the temporary use of roads and sidewalks for vehicle parking to as much as VND400,000 (US$15.2) per square meter per month, covering both cars and motorbikes.
Nearly 100 artists from Belarus’ oldest theater bring opera, ballet masterpieces to Hanoi
Vietnam News 13:24 08/05/2026Nearly 100 artists from the National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of the Republic of Belarus, the country’s oldest theater, brought a showcase of European operatic and ballet masterpieces to Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on Thursday night.
Hanoi police charge stepfather with murder in death of 4-year-old girl
Vietnam News 17:17 07/05/2026Hanoi police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man for murder after a four-year-old girl died following repeated abuse allegedly carried out by her stepfather and biological mother.
People in Hanoi to enjoy free bus, metro rides during upcoming holidays
Vietnam News 12:44 24/04/2026Hanoi will offer free bus and metro rides to residents and tourists during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day break and the Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday.
Hanoi adds 53 electric buses to fleet
Vietnam News 12:30 19/04/2026Hanoi expanded its green public transport network on Saturday by introducing 53 new electric buses on routes 16, 24, and 29, the Vietnam News Agency reported.
