Viet Nam sets an example in heritage conservation and international cooperation
VGP - Jonathan Wallace Baker, UNESCO Representative to Viet Nam, made the statement in an interview with the VGP on the occasion of the closing of the “Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity,” held from September 27 to October 1 in Ha Noi and Ninh Binh.
Top leader urges Ha Noi to develop rapidly with quality, identity and livability
28/09/2026 08:00VGP - General Secretary and President To Lam called upon Ha Noi to lead the way in setting new standards for urban governance, science and technology, digital transformation, green development, culture, public services and quality of life.
Ha Noi takes lead in public investment disbursement nationwide
22/09/2026 20:08VGP - As of August 31, 2026, Ha Noi’s public investment disbursement continued to show very positive progress, ranking first nationwide and exceeding the assigned targets.
Ha Noi promotes cooperation with Singapore in urban planning, innovation, and smart cities
17/09/2026 20:04VGP - Deputy Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee, and Chairman of the Ha Noi Municipal People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang hosted a reception for Singaporean Ambassador to Viet Nam Rajpal Singh on September 17.
Ha Noi studies underground pedestrian connections around Opera House
17/09/2026 15:37VGP - Ha Noi is studying plans for a four-level underground complex around the Ha Noi Opera House, together with pedestrian connections to Trang Tien street and surrounding cultural and artistic spaces.
Local handicrafts reach 89 international markets
17/09/2026 12:00VGP - Ha Noi’s handicraft products have gained a foothold in 89 countries and territories, with traditional export markets including the U.S., the European Union, Japan, Taiwan (China), the Republic of Korea, mainland China and Hong Kong (China).
Ha Noi Autumn Festival 2026 to showcase capital’s seasonal charm
17/09/2026 09:19VGP - The Ha Noi Autumn Festival 2026, themed “Ha Noi Autumn – Journey of Emotions,” will take place from September 25–27, showcasing the capital’s distinctive autumn beauty, cultural heritage, cuisine and tourism experiences.
Ha Noi, Seoul to promote cooperation across four key areas
10/09/2026 12:12VGP - Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang held a working session with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on September 7 as part of his working visit to South Korea.
Ha Noi, Sejong sign Letter of Intent on friendship and cooperation
09/09/2026 10:20VGP - Ha Noi and Sejong signed Letter of Intent on friendship and cooperation in Seoul, South Korea, on September 8.
Ha Noi seeks public feedback on revised Red River urban master plan
08/09/2026 11:47VGP - VGP - The Ha Noi local authorities on September 7 began collecting public feedback on the comprehensive adjustment to the Red River Urban Zone Master Plan with an aim to improve planning quality and build consensus among local residents.
Ha Noi seeks public feedback on revised Red River urban master plan
07/09/2026 11:50VGP - The Ha Noi local authorities on September 7 began collecting public feedback on the comprehensive adjustment to the Red River Urban Zone Master Plan with an aim to improve planning quality and build consensus among local residents.
Ha Noi accelerates key growth drivers in upcoming months
05/09/2026 15:56VGP - Deputy Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee and Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang on Friday chaired the municipal regular meeting for September.
Ha Noi welcomes more than 904,000 visitors during National Day
02/09/2026 15:53VGP - During the five-day National Day holiday, from August 29 to September 2, 2026, Ha Noi received 904,120 visitors, representing an increase of 24.4 percent compared with the same period in 2024.
Ha Noi to set off fireworks on National Day 2026
02/09/2026 15:00VGP - The capital city of Ha Noi will organize high-altitude and low-altitude firework displays from 9:00 PM to 9:15 PM on September 2 to mark the 81st anniversary of National Day.
Ha Noi launches, inaugurate 17 flagship projects worth over US$15 billion on 81st National Day
30/08/2026 12:47VGP - Ha Noi has inaugurated, put into technical operation or broken ground on 17 major projects with combined investment of approximately US$15.27 billion, as part of activities marking the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).
Ha Noi to bolster collaboration with Prague, Vienna in urban development
27/08/2026 15:27VGP - Vice Chairman of Ha Noi’s People’s Committee Do Anh Tuan paid a working visit to Austria and Czech from August 20-26.
Ha Noi Chairman hosts Chinese Ambassador
26/08/2026 15:55VGP - Deputy Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee and the Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang hosted a reception for Chinese Ambassador to Viet Nam He Wei on August 25.
FDI inflows shift strongly toward higher-quality capital
15/08/2026 15:47VGP - Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Ha Noi in the first seven months of 2026 reflected a strong shift in the quality of investment capital toward high technology and innovation, according to a report by the Ha Noi People’s Committee.
Ha Noi promotes cooperation with Russia in urban railway development
15/08/2026 15:34VGP - Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee Tran Duc Thang held meetings with leaders of Moscow and St. Petersburg as part of his working visit to Russia from August 13-14.
Viet Nam ranks 46th in World Happiness Report 2025
08/08/2026 15:57VGP - Viet Nam climbed to the 46th place in the World Happiness Report 2025, its highest position since the ranking was introduced in 2012.
