Hanoi

Restaurant fire in Hanoi, smoke rises high

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Hanoi - A fire occurred at a restaurant on Hoang Ngan street (Yen Hoa ward), smoke billowed up.

Establish a team to monitor and inspect 144 social housing projects in Hanoi

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Hanoi - 114 social housing projects have been approved for investment policy, 30 projects that have started construction will be monitored regularly or inspected (when necessary).

Information on land acquisition to expand key roads through 18 communes and wards in Hanoi

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Hanoi - Many localities are recovering land and clearing ground to implement the project to expand National Highway 1A through 18 communes and wards of the city.

Small increase in COVID-19 cases, symptoms easily mistaken for flu

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COVID-19 in Hanoi increases slightly, symptoms are easily confused with flu. Young children, the elderly and people with underlying diseases need to pay special attention.

Year-end concert 2026 enters competitive season

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The Vietnamese concert market is bustling at the end of 2026, with a series of big shows, showing the increasingly clear attraction of the performing arts industry.

Hanoi innovates management thinking to reduce traffic congestion

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Hanoi is shifting from expanding infrastructure to smart traffic management, applying data, AI and flexible operation to reduce congestion.

Waiting for tomorrow

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Late in the afternoon, he stopped his car at a red-light intersection. An old lottery ticket seller stepped in, handing over a stack of tickets that were already damp from sweat. The strange thing is that on that face full of wrinkles, there was still a very bright smile. He bought one, the old woman smiled and thanked him and said: "Hope you win tomorrow". When the green light turned on, she leisurely stepped into another car, still with that smile, as if carrying a hope to share for tomorrow.

Before November 15, Hanoi inspected at least 2 businesses and establishments producing and trading gold and silver

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Hanoi - Before November 15th, the city will conduct specialized inspections of at least 2 businesses and establishments producing and trading gold and silver.

Hanoi resolutely screens, replaces or transfers officials who do not complete their tasks

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Hanoi - The City resolutely screens, replaces or transfers officials who do not complete their tasks or do not meet the work efficiency index.

Hanoi studies traffic infrastructure along 126km of the Red River

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Hanoi assesses traffic infrastructure on the section of the Red River about 126km long to recline the route, improve elevation and ensure flood drainage safety.

Progress of construction of 7 bridges across the Red River

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Hanoi - 7 bridges across the Red River (Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao, Ngoc Hoi, Thuong Cat, Van Phuc, Hong Ha, Me So) have handed over 100% of the site according to the project boundary.

The owner of the Red River Island eco-tourism area publicly trades in illegal accommodation

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Located majestically right at the foot of Vinh Tuy bridge, the Red River Island eco-tourism area openly operates many unlicensed services.

Digital data - the key to opening up modern urban management methods in Hanoi

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The introduction of the digital map-based traffic infrastructure management system into operation creates a foundation for Hanoi City to shift from manual, distributed management methods to data-based management, towards building a smart city.

Traffic police major uses official vehicle to open road to take 3-day-old baby to the emergency room

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Hanoi - In the midst of busy streets, traffic police officers used official vehicles to open the way to take a 3-day-old baby boy with high fever and delirium to the hospital for timely emergency treatment.

Sticking to work in the hot sun, workers face the risk of kidney damage

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Hanoi is hot with 36-38 degrees Celsius, many outdoor workers still have to stick to work, facing the risk of dehydration, exhaustion and kidney damage.