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Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da Festival rekindles national pride
Hanoi marks the 237th anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi–Dong Da Victory (1789–2026), a military triumph that cemented the nation’s independence and remains a symbol of resilience and unity.
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Lunar New Year greetings letter of Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, Politburo member and Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc sent greetings to officials, residents and soldiers of the capital, as well as Hanoians across the country and abroad. Below is the full text of his New Year letter:
Hanoi Times Weekly Podcast - February 15
This week, we highlight Hanoi’s overseas unity efforts, stronger France cooperation on metro and heritage, expanded Tet welfare support, child protection initiatives, tourism recognition and renewed investor interest in suburban land auctions.
New Hanoi innovation hub set to drive technology and digital transformation
Hanoi debuts a new innovation center to accelerate science, technology and digital transformation, creating a collaborative platform linking government, universities and businesses while attracting global expertise and investment to solve challenges and strengthen competitiveness.
27 Feb, 06:13 PM
Resolution 80 fuels Vietnam’s cultural industries and soft power drive
Vietnam’s cultural strategy is entering a new phase, positioning culture as a strategic pillar of growth while accelerating the development of cultural industries, creative education and heritage innovation to enhance national competitiveness and global influence.
25 Feb, 04:22 PM
Green, digital, circular economy to drive Hanoi’s sustainable growth: expert
Green, digital and circular economic models are becoming strategic drivers for Hanoi’s next growth phase, helping the capital enhance productivity, strengthen competitiveness and build a more sustainable, innovation-led economy aligned with national development goals.
24 Feb, 03:42 PM
Removal of bottlenecks essential to accelerate Hanoi’s growth: experts
With new powers in hand and long-stalled projects back on the agenda, Hanoi is moving to turn institutional reform into concrete construction, betting that streamlined approvals and greater autonomy will transform persistent bottlenecks into momentum for a new phase of urban growth.
23 Feb, 10:35 PM
Rain-soaked crowds stream back to Hanoi after Tet holiday
Heavy rain and rising traffic marked the end of Tet 2026 as thousands of residents returned to Hanoi, with police deploying AI cameras and early traffic control to ease congestion at key city gateways.
22 Feb, 08:00 PM
Stronger controls introduced as Hanoi secures supplies for 2026 Tet
Hanoi has ramped up supply reserves, strengthened market oversight and coordinated with businesses to stabilize prices and prevent shortages, ensuring residents have reliable access to essential goods as demand rises ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year.
15 Feb, 10:01 PMHanoi Times Weekly Podcast - February 15
This week, we highlight Hanoi’s overseas unity efforts, stronger France cooperation on metro and heritage, expanded Tet welfare support, child protection initiatives, tourism recognition and renewed investor interest in suburban land auctions.
15 Feb, 04:21 PM
Foreign diplomats immerse in Tet traditions
At this time of year, many schools across Hanoi are recreating traditional Tet settings on campus, with ambassadors from several countries taking part and helping introduce the cultural values of Vietnam’s Lunar New Year to international audiences.
11 Feb, 07:17 PM