Hanoi man fined $285 for fake ‘puffed rice’ post on Facebook
Vietnam News 18:02 01/06/2026A 47-year-old man in Hanoi has been fined VND7.5 million (US$285) for posting false information on social media claiming that extreme heat caused rice grains drying outdoors to "pop like popcorn," authorities confirmed on Sunday.
Hanoi residents cool off in river amid scorching heatwave
Vietnam News 10:30 29/05/2026Despite rainfall across Hanoi on Wednesday night, the capital continues to endure intense heat, with outdoor temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius, prompting many residents to flock to the Duong River to cool off in the water.
Rain brings relief to Hanoi after scorching heat
Vietnam News 15:43 28/05/2026Showers and thunderstorms hit Hanoi on Wednesday evening, bringing temporary relief after several consecutive days of intense heat approaching 40 degrees Celsius.
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.
