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
Economy 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
Economy 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.
Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways to launch new routes between Dong Hoi and Cam Ranh, Hanoi
Travel 14:10 07/07/2026Vietnamese carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways will launch two domestic routes connecting Dong Hoi of Quang Tri Province with Hanoi and Khanh Hoa Province’s Cam Ranh on August 16, Quang Tri’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism announced on Monday.
Hanoi offers free health check-ups to 9.2mn residents
Vietnam News 11:26 01/07/2026Hanoi has officially launched a citywide program offering free periodic health check-ups and disease screening to an estimated 9.2 million residents, while also expanding health insurance coverage and increasing support for voluntary social insurance participants.
Hanoi police to deploy 2,460 AI cameras to boost security
Vietnam News 14:13 30/06/2026Police in Hanoi will operate 2,460 new AI-powered cameras starting July 1 to strengthen traffic management and public security across the Vietnamese capital, authorities announced on Monday as they launched phase two of the city’s command information center project.
Thousands congregate in Museum of Hanoi to explore capital's 100-year master plan
Vietnam News 13:12 30/06/2026Thousands of residents visited the Museum of Hanoi on Monday afternoon as the Hanoi People's Committee officially opened an exhibition showcasing the capital's 100-year master plan.
