Hanoi trains cyclo drivers to raise tourism standards
Hanoi is stepping up training for rickshaw drivers in its Old Quarter as part of efforts to improve services and strengthen the city’s tourism workforce.
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Chuyen My craftsmanship boosts Vietnam’s handmade prestige
Chuyen My Village advances traditional mother-of-pearl and lacquer craftsmanship through innovation, helping Vietnamese handicrafts gain global recognition.
Tonight: Hanoi lights up with cultural spectacle and fireworks for 14th Party Congress
The music and fireworks display is expected to turn Hanoi into a focal point for residents and visitors on Friday night.
Korean media name Phu Quoc as the destination that embodies movement in 2026
As the Lunar New Year holiday of 2026 approaches, Korean media have observed a clear shift in outbound travel preferences among Korean travelers. Instead of distant metropolises or overly crowded destinations, many are now opting for journeys that are “far enough to feel a seasonal change, yet convenient enough to start the new year in a calm and positive way”, with Phu Quoc rising as a leading choice.
Hanoi Times Weekly podcast - January 17
This week, we highlight major developments shaping Hanoi, including Vietnam’s first semiconductor chip plant, expanded global tech cooperation, cultural events, social housing targets, digital public services, innovation investment and job creation priorities across the capital.
Waking Huong Son: Hanoi’s test case for sustainable heritage tourism
The Huong Son Tourism Complex draws national attention each spring, but fades from view the rest of the year, an imbalance city planners now seek to correct.