Hanoi World Culture Festival: A celebration of connection and brilliance

Thanh Nhan - Hoang Huy - Ngoc Lam

Oct 12, 2025 / 08:54 PM

The Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi, held for the first time under the theme “Culture as the Foundation – Art as the Bridge,” has attracted nearly 50 participating countries. The event affirms Hanoi’s position as a global cultural convergence center in the new era, where diverse cultures come together, connect and shine.

UNESCO showcases Vietnamese tea culture at Hanoi World Culture Festival

12 Oct, 16:43

The event is an elegant first step toward global heritage recognition to Vietnamese tea-drinking culture.

World Culture Festival shares compassion with disaster-affected communities

11 Oct, 10:53

Explore centuries-long culture at Thang Long- Hanoi Festival 2025

03 Oct, 20:30

Hanoi will once again celebrate its rich tapestry of history and culture as the Thang Long-Hanoi Festival 2025 brings together traditional arts, heritage performances and creative showcases across the capital.

Hong Van Commune rises as Hanoi’s emerging model for community-based tourism

Blessed with natural beauty, strengthened by deep cultural heritage and supported by its residents, Hong Van Village is emerging as one of Hanoi’s most distinctive tourism destinations. From ecology and agriculture to handicrafts and festivals, this Red River village is shaping a dynamic vision of sustainable community tourism for the capital.

04 Dec, 09:41 PM

Hanoi unveils digital heritage journeys to connect tradition with modern urban life

Hanoi has launched a new digital heritage program that brings centuries-old cultural assets into a modern, interactive format. By mapping key monuments and creating themed journeys, the city aims to help residents and visitors explore its deep-rooted identity through fresh, engaging experiences.

04 Dec, 06:42 PM

Hanoi launches two-wheel electric vehicles to expand green urban mobility

Hanoi has introduced two-wheel electric vehicles for the first time in its transport network, offering residents a new green mobility option and marking a key step in the city’s smart-transport development.

03 Dec, 09:40 PM

Thai AirAsia launches new Hanoi–Luang Prabang route to boost regional travel

Thai AirAsia has opened a new direct Hanoi–Luang Prabang route using Fifth Freedom traffic rights, creating a faster and more convenient link between two major heritage destinations in Vietnam and Laos.

03 Dec, 09:19 PM

Hanoi orders strong air-pollution measures and warns schools to adjust schedules

Hanoi has issued new directives requiring schools to restrict outdoor activities and consider suspending classes when air quality drops to hazardous levels, while launching a sweeping crackdown on pollution sources across the city.

03 Dec, 09:15 PM

Hanoi – Vientiane ties set pace for bilateral cooperation

The two sides have inked two city-level agreements and eight agreements covering areas such as Party building, economic and investment cooperation, agriculture, health, education and people-to-people ties.

03 Dec, 04:11 PM

Hanoi completes tunneling for four underground stations of 2nd metro line

The completion marks a major step forward for the four-kilometer underground section of the metro line.

03 Dec, 03:55 PM

Rooftop solar push to boost Hanoi's green ambition

Rooftop solar in industrial zones has the foundations to become a new driver of Hanoi’s energy transition.

02 Dec, 10:14 PM