Ha Noi served 560,000 holiday-makers during 2026 New Year break
VGP - The capital received an estimated 110,000 international arrivals and 450,000 domestic tourists during 2026 New Year holiday, marking increases of 287% and more than 240%, respectively.
Ha Noi targets over 11% GRDP growth in 2026
08/01/2026 14:48VGP - Ha Noi is striving for GRDP growth of more than 11% in 2026, a demanding but attainable goal, according to Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang.
Ha Noi to plant over 400,000 trees in 2026
08/01/2026 08:40VGP - Ha Noi is stepping up its urban greening efforts in 2026 with a plan to plant more than 400,000 new trees, reinforcing the city’s commitment to enhancing green spaces, protecting forests, and advancing environmental sustainability.
Ha Noi to allocate US$3 million in Tet gifts for vulnerable residents
08/01/2026 06:00VGP - Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee proposed a budget of nearly VND80 billion (US$3 million) to deliver approximately 90,000 Tet gift packages to near-poor households and people facing exceptional hardship across the capital for Lunar New Year 2026.
Ha Noi eyes partnership with Russia’s AFK Sistema on smart city push
07/01/2026 09:34VGP - Ha Noi seeks experiences and solutions from Russia’s AFK Sistema in technology, finance, telecommunications and infrastructure to drive sustainable development in the new era, Ha Noi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc said on January 6.
Ha Noi to launch fireworks on 2026 New Year's Eve
22/12/2025 08:48VGP - The Capital city plans to launch fireworks for New Year's Eve at 5 locations and Lunar New Year at 31 locations with a total of 38 fireworks locations.
Ha Noi approves first underground car parking facility in Old Quarters
22/12/2025 06:01VGP – Ha Noi has approved the first underground car parking facility in Old Quarters.
Ha Noi launches seven key infrastructure projects
19/12/2025 15:40VGP - Ha Noi broke ground on seven major infrastructure projects on December 19, including the Red River Landscape Boulevard and the Olympic Sports Urban Area, with a combined investment of nearly VND1.8 quadrillion (US$68.4 billion).
Ha Noi Metro launches automated ticket-control system to boost smart mobility
09/12/2025 10:12VGP - Ha Noi Metro officially inaugurated an automated fare-collection (AFC) system integrating digital identity, electronic authentication, biometric recognition and cashless payment on the Cat Linh–Ha Dong urban railway line starting December 5.
Nguyen Duy Ngoc serves as Secretary of Party Committee of Ha Noi Capital Command
07/12/2025 06:46VGP - Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc has been appointed as the Secretary of the Party Committee of the Capital Command for the 2025–2030 term at a ceremony held on December 6.
Ha Noi, Seoul strengthen strategic cooperation on smart urban and river development
06/12/2025 14:29VGP - Ha Noi is set to expand cooperation with Seoul in smart urban development, high technology, and long-term planning for the Red River, according to Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang.
Ha Noi looks to Seoul’s Han River model for Red River revitalization
06/12/2025 08:01VGP - Ha Noi is seeking to draw lessons from Seoul’s successful Han River revival as it advances plans to transform the Red River into a new driver of sustainable urban growth. The capital hopes to deepen cooperation with the South Korean city in smart-city development, digital transformation and long-term urban planning, said Vice Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen.
Ha Noi joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities
05/12/2025 10:00VGP - Ha Noi has been officially admitted to UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), joining 72 cities from 46 countries recognized on December 4 for their strong commitment to promoting lifelong learning.
Ha Noi pilots free public WiFi in city center
04/12/2025 08:41VGP - Cua Nam Ward in central Hanoi has rolled out a pilot program offering free public WiFi at major tourist destinations and public spaces from December 1, 2025, to February 2026.
Ha Noi, Moscow sign new cooperation pact to deepen multifaceted city ties
04/12/2025 07:49VGP - Ha Noi and Moscow have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU), establishing a broader framework for cooperation in tourism, culture, urban planning, environmental protection, trade, education and other fields as both capitals seek more sustainable and long-term development.
Ha Noi completes tunneling for four underground stations of 2nd metro line
04/12/2025 06:58VGP - The first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) used for the Nhon–Ha Noi Station metro line has finished its entire tunneling route, marking a significant milestone in Viet Nam’s urban underground construction.
Capital welcomes highest-ever number of visitors in 2025
02/12/2025 10:36VGP - Ha Noi welcomed 30.94 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, a 22.1 percent year-on-year increase and the highest figure on record while tourism revenue climbed 20.7 percent to VND120.6 trillion (US$4.57 billion).
Vu Dai Thang elected as new Chairman of Ha Noi People’s Committee
28/11/2025 11:00VGP - The Ha Noi Municipal People’s Council on Friday unanimously elected Vu Dai Thang as Chairman of the Municipal People’s Committee after the Politburo appointed him as Deputy Secretary of the city Party Committee.
Ha Noi Autumn Festival 2025 features distinctive beauty of capital
23/11/2025 07:50VGP - The third Ha Noi Autumn Festival is taking place from November 21-23, featuring the distinctive beauty of the capital’s autumn through a spacious cultural–tourism experience.
Ha Noi eyes top-five ranking in FTA Index
20/11/2025 08:47VGP - Ha Noi is stepping up efforts to climb into the top five of Viet Nam’s Free Trade Agreement Implementation Index (FTA Index) by 2025, with plans centered on enhanced business support, green transition initiatives, and improved competitiveness in global markets.
