THE HANOI TIMES — Bringing together more than 170 artists from 22 countries, Photo Hanoi’25 - International Photography Biennale turns the capital into an open-air gallery throughout November, celebrating creativity and global artistic exchange across over 20 cultural venues.
Graceful Vietnamese traditional attire of Ao Dai shines on a strike night in the Temple of Literature.
The surge highlights Hanoi’s rising appeal to high-value investors, fueled by administrative reforms, better infrastructure and digital transformation, positioning the capital as a northern hub for high-tech FDI.
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 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 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 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 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
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
The completion marks a major step forward for the four-kilometer underground section of the metro line.
03 Dec, 03:55 PM
Rooftop solar in industrial zones has the foundations to become a new driver of Hanoi’s energy transition.
02 Dec, 10:14 PM