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.
Over-1,000-year-old village in Hanoi captivates foreign visitors
Travel 15:10 26/06/2026Located just three kilometers from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Bac Bien Village has become a favorite destination for foreign visitors seeking an authentic glimpse of traditional Vietnamese life despite having little formal tourism promotion.
Police investigate alleged assault by delivery man on female customer over late food collection in Hanoi
Vietnam News 17:36 25/06/2026Police are investigating an incident in which a food delivery man allegedly assaulted a female customer near an apartment building in Hanoi following a dispute over delayed order collection, after a video of the altercation circulated widely on social media on Thursday.
5 metro lines get off ground in Hanoi
Vietnam News 14:01 22/06/2026Hanoi held a groundbreaking ceremony for five new metro lines with a total investment of around VND1.3 quadrillion (US$49.4 billion) on Monday morning.
Hanoi police arrest firm director over distribution of 10,000 tonnes of unsafe chicken feet
Vietnam News 13:06 19/06/2026Police in Hanoi have detained the director of a food import-export company and a senior employee as part of an investigation into the alleged distribution of more than 10,000 metric tons of unsafe chicken feet to consumers across Vietnam.
Int’l tourist arrivals in Hanoi top 4.6mn in first half of 2026
Travel 16:48 18/06/2026Hanoi welcomed an estimated 4.64 million international visitors during the first six months of 2026, marking a 26.8-percent year-on-year increase, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Hanoi greenlights $1.1bn renovation project for iconic West Lake
Vietnam News 14:21 17/06/2026The Hanoi People's Council has approved a project to renovate the area surrounding West Lake and upgrade the scenic road encircling the Vietnamese capital's largest natural lake, with a total investment of VND30.151 trillion (US$1.14 billion).
