Life & Style

Hà Nội welcomes 30.94 million visitors in 11 months

Friday, Nov 28, 2025

In November alone, the capital attracted 2.5 million visitors, up 14.7 per cent from the previous year.

Travel

Hà Nội, provinces work together to attract international tourists

Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025

The Hà Nội Tourism Department is organising promotional activities and forging connections with provinces in the southwest and northwest regions to enhance tourism development, unveil new and unique tourist routes and attract visitors - particularly international tourists - toward the...

Life & Style

UNESCO-recognised tug-of-war thrives a decade on

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025

Tug-of-war began as a farming tradition expressing hopes for good weather and a plentiful harvest. In Việt Nam, it remains a vital part of community life, passed down through generations and celebrated for its spirit of unity, strength and shared...

Entertainment

Hà Nội posts strong 10-month tourism growth, rolls out plans to sustain momentum

Friday, Nov 14, 2025

Tourism revenue climbed to VNĐ108.22 trillion (US$4.1 billion), a year-on-year increase of nearly 20 per cent, reflecting the sector’s sustained recovery after years of pandemic impacts and global economic uncertainties.

Life & Style

Experiential coffee cart sparks inspiration at Hà Nội's Autumn Fair

Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025

Amid the vibrant colours of Hà Nội’s Autumn Fair, a compact minimalist coffee cart stands out, serving warm, fragrant cups and reflecting the inspiring journey of a Vietnamese businesswoman driven by passion and innovation.

Sports

Ethiopian runners triumph at Standard Chartered Hà Nội Marathon - Heritage Race 2025

Monday, Nov 10, 2025

Duber Abdisa Teshome and Lema Alemitu Ajema from Ethiopia triumphed in Standard Chartered Hà Nội Marathon - Heritage Race 2025 on Sunday.

Life & Style

Hà Nội Tourism Áo Dài Festival 2025 wraps up, celebrating heritage and style

Monday, Nov 10, 2025

Deputy Director of the Hà Nội Department of Tourism Nguyễn Trần Quang emphasised that the four-day festival served a dual mission, honouring and preserving the intangible cultural heritage of the áo dài while boosting tourism and raising public awareness, particularly...

Artist

Culture house in UK connects overseas Vietnamese with homeland

Monday, Nov 10, 2025

More than just a restaurant, Saigon Lotus has become a vibrant hub of culture and arts — a shared home where Vietnamese traditions, hospitality, and community spirit flourish.

Sports

Việt Nam to develop a world-class Olympic sports urban area

Monday, Nov 10, 2025

As well as stadiums to host major sporting events, plans include a state-of-the-art swimming zone, as well as space to villages to welcome international athletes. 

Life & Style

First Thăng Long – Hà Nội Festival 2025 opens

Sunday, Nov 09, 2025

The festival, themed “Heritage – Connection – Era”, seeks to showcase Việt Nam''s cultural heritage to the world while highlighting Hanoi as a distinctive and creative heritage city.

Sports

Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon - Heritage Race: Paving the way for a smoke-free future

Friday, Nov 07, 2025

A standout feature of the 2025 race is the new start-finish point at Quần Ngựa Sports Palace, which will lead participants along a nearly 10km flat route skirting the picturesque West Lake. Renowned as one of the most scenic and...

Sports

2,500 international runners to compete in Standard Chartered Hà Nội Marathon - Heritage Race 2025

Thursday, Nov 06, 2025

According to the organising board, the international athletes hail from 70 countries, nearly double the number from the 2024 season.

Life & Style

Hà Nội promotes and cooperates tourism with Mekong Delta Provinces

Thursday, Nov 06, 2025

According to the Deputy Director of the Hà Nội Department of Tourism, this collaboration opens up numerous opportunities for cooperation in various aspects, creating a foundation for developing attractive and sustainable inter-regional tourism products.

Sports

Bạch Mai Hospital ready to ensure safety at Standard Chartered Hà Nội Marathon - Heritage Race

Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025

This marks the second consecutive year that Bạch Mai Hospital has served as the Medical Partner of the Standard Chartered Hà Nội Heritage Marathon.

Entertainment

Photo Hà Nội ’25 opens, turning capital into global hub of photographic art

Monday, Nov 03, 2025

The biennale includes 22 exhibitions and 28 sideline events such as talk shows, book launches, and film screenings. A series of art tours, photography workshops, and interactive experiences at 20 cultural venues across the capital will offer the public, especially...