Hanoi city authorities want to increase fines for 107 traffic violations to 1.5-2 times the current levels by July this year.

Hanoi authorities are under significant pressure to improve air quality, particularly as the city rotates in and out of the top global ranking for air pollution levels, depending on routine measurements of the local environment.

Pham Duc of Hanoi relocated with his family to the suburbs to escape the worsening traffic congestion and commute to work by metro, a move that now saves them VND16 million (US$640) a month.

Closed to outsiders and plagued by addiction, a Vietnam village tuned its radios to a California preacher. It has bloomed into a showcase for Hmong culture and an unlikely tourist destination.

Tripadvisor announced the top 25 best destinations in the world. These destinations are part of the "Best of the Best" category under the Travelers' Choice Awards, voted for by users of the travel platform.

A family-run pho shop on Nguyen Khuyen Street, Hanoi, draws crowds with its rich broth and handcrafted techniques, overseen by its youngest owner, 24-year-old Co Thanh Huong.

A three-generation pho shop on Hang Giay Street in Hanoi has become a morning destination for locals, offering rich, flavorful bowls of pho that often sell out by 9 a.m. on weekends.

Restaurants, hotels, and cafes with prime locations for watching Lunar New Year's Eve fireworks in Hanoi are selling tickets for up to VND1.3 million (US$52) per person, with most venues expected to be fully booked in the coming days.

This world-class spectacle will debut with the innovative combination of pyro drones and high-altitude fireworks, accompanied by a distinguished artistic programme, promising an extraordinary aerial light display.

As 2025 unfolds, Hanoi has emerged as the focal point of Vietnam's tourism sector, showcasing promising signs of revival and significant appeal.

HANOI: Vietnam expects to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) with the creation of an investment support fund which offers large incentives to large tech firms.

Russia will facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country.”