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Hanoi’s Old Quarter turns street food into a global tourism draw
Data show that travelers are choosing destinations for what’s on the plate, putting Vietnam’s capital at the center of Asia’s culinary travel boom.
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Hanoi enforces order for safe and caring Tet 2026
The goal is to ensure that residents welcome the New Year safety and joyfully while upholding the spirit of leaving no one behind.
Hanoi to spend US$3 million on Tet 2026 gifts to needy people
This is an annual activity that Hanoi organizes to help workers enjoy a happy Tet holiday and to show the city’s care for its workforce.
Vietnam’s FDI performance signals shift toward quality investment and sustainable growth momentum
A local economist discussed Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) trends, emerging opportunities in high-tech sectors and key policy priorities to ensure foreign capital becomes a long-term, sustainable driver of economic growth.
17 Jan, 09:08 PM
Seven Hanoi dishes recognized as National Intangible Cultural Heritages
From bustling street stalls to centuries-old family kitchens, seven traditional Hanoi dishes now stand among Vietnam’s National Intangible Cultural Heritages. Each plate tells a story of the local culinary legacy, where flavors, techniques and generations of knowledge come together to capture the soul of the capital.
15 Jan, 04:34 PM
Without Tao Quan, Lunar New Year's Eve doesn't feel the same again
On the last night of the lunar year, Tao Quan is normally the most anticipated TV show for a majority of the Vietnamese. What if the show stops being broadcast? Does the night feel the same again? Let's find out in today's Words on the Street article on The Hanoi Times.
13 Jan, 09:40 PM
Too young to retire, too old to be hired
In its Words on the Street column today, The Hanoi Times tells the stories of workers caught in a quiet but growing dilemma: too young to retire, yet increasingly too old to be hired. As economic uncertainty deepens and unspoken age barriers persist, turning 40 is no longer a symbol of stability but the point at which job security begins to slip.
10 Jan, 09:46 PM
Ring Road 1 construction accelerates as Hoang Cau–Voi Phuc section enters peak phase
Following full site clearance in late 2025, construction of Hanoi’s Ring Road 1 Hoang Cau-Voi Phuc section has shifted into high gear, with large-scale manpower and machinery mobilized to keep the project on track for completion in 2026.
10 Jan, 09:05 PM
High-quality human resources key to Hanoi’s science, technology, and innovation breakthroughs
As Hanoi pioneers six major resolutions on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, attracting talent, building trust and effective implementation will determine whether the capital can turn ambitious policies into lasting development gains.
30 Dec, 08:27 PM
Vietnam must raise value-added, autonomy to sustain trade growth: expert says
Vietnam’s record-breaking trade performance in 2025 underscores its rising global standing. Yet sustaining double-digit growth will depend on boosting value addition, autonomy and sustainability.
29 Dec, 02:36 PM
Hanoi Times Weekly podcast - December 21
This week on The Hanoi Times podcast, we spotlight Hanoi’s rapid transformation, from major infrastructure and AI-powered traffic to new bridges boosting connectivity. We also explore Vietnam’s innovation drive, digital traceability for global markets, creative and sustainable arts, youth-led heritage, environmental communication and the city’s growing sports movement.
21 Dec, 08:05 PM