The era of Confucian scholars traveling to the capital for imperial exams has passed, but the reverence for knowledge, the teacher-student bond and the tireless pursuit of learning endure in the memories of Hanoians.
Coastal provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Quang Ngai must take drastic actions to prepare for Typhoon Wipha, the third tropical storm to hit Vietnam in 2025.
Search and rescue were performed through the night of July 19 and early morning of July 20 to find survivors and retrieve bodies of the dead.
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 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
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
This week, we cover Vietnam-US high-level engagement and major investment deals, Hanoi’s push for green commitments and high-tech cooperation, strong Lunar New Year tourism growth and heritage promotion, enhanced digital tourism management, a historic victory commemoration, and the city’s accelerated green energy transition.
22 Feb, 09:19 PM
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
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 PM
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
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