Falling tree injures 2 near Hanoi’s West Lake
Vietnam News 13:45 25/02/2026Two people were seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon when a large tree collapsed in Ly Tu Trong Park, located beside Hanoi’s iconic West Lake.
Human Chinese chess debuts in Hanoi, draws Tet holiday crowds
Vietnam News 20:12 22/02/2026Chinese chess (xiangqi), a long-standing traditional mind sport, was staged in a human-chess format for the first time at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square in Hanoi, captivating locals and international visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Traffic police plan outbound lane closures as flows of vehicles head back to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 09:46 22/02/2026The Traffic Police Department on Saturday night announced a plan to temporarily close outbound expressway lanes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday in order to prioritize the surging flow of vehicles returning to the two major cities as the Lunar New Year holiday ends.
Hanoi offers free entry to iconic heritage sites during Lunar New Year
Travel 15:04 20/02/2026The Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and 14 other historical and scenic sites in Hanoi are offering free admission through February 22, the sixth day of the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Bus driver caught drunk driving on Lunar New Year’s Day in Hanoi
Vietnam News 13:26 18/02/2026A Hanoi bus driver was caught with alcohol in his breath while operating a bus on the first day of the Lunar New Year, police said.
Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam to visit US for Gaza Board of Peace meeting
Vietnam News 10:40 17/02/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam will travel to the United States for a three-day working visit to attend the inaugural session of the Gaza Board of Peace, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam's Noi Bai handles over 116,000 passengers on pre-Tet peak day
Vietnam News 15:56 14/02/2026February 14 or the 27th day of the last lunar month was recorded as the busiest day of the pre–Lunar New Year (Tet) period at Noi Bai International Airport.
Vehicles flood Hanoi’s gateways as Lunar New Year holiday begins
Vietnam News 13:56 14/02/2026Traffic surged dramatically at key gateways across Hanoi on Saturday morning, or the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, as workers officially began their 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and returned to their hometowns.
Hanoi fashion streets packed with Tet shoppers
Vietnam News 10:03 14/02/2026Fashion and cosmetics streets in Hanoi have been overwhelmed with crowds late into the night as residents rushed to buy clothes, accessories, and gifts in the final days before the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, due this week.
Hanoi to offer free metro rides during Lunar New Year holiday
Vietnam News 12:58 13/02/2026Passengers can travel free of charge on both the Cat Linh-Ha Dong and Nhon-Hanoi Station metro lines in Hanoi for nine days during the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.
Hanoi capital honored with 4 top Tripadvisor awards
Travel 11:01 13/02/2026Hanoi’s tourism sector has continued to make a strong impression, earning recognition in several major categories of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2026 Awards recently announced by Tripadvisor.
Hanoi to stage 34 fireworks displays on Lunar New Year’s Eve
Vietnam News 17:08 05/02/2026Hanoi will host 34 fireworks shows across the capital on Lunar New Year’s Eve, with each display lasting 15 minutes to welcome the Year of the Horse.
