Life & Style

A helping hand on a Hà Nội bus

Monday, Aug 17, 2026

For two foreign visitors taking a bus through Hà Nội, a routine afternoon journey turned into an unexpected encounter with a local resident who stopped to help when one of them suddenly fell ill.

Life & Style

Young volunteers reflect the friendliness of Hà Nội

Friday, Jul 24, 2026

Founded in 2006, Hanoikids has become a familiar name among students passionate about foreign languages in Hà Nội.

People

Hà Nội's master plan steers toward highly liveable, magnificent future

Sunday, Jul 12, 2026

Vietnam News reporter Thanh Nga spoke with James Chew of enCity Solutions Pte Ltd (Singapore), part of the planning consortium, for further insights.

Travel

Visitor numbers at Hà Nội’s historical sites rise after admission fees waived

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

The programme, organised by the city’s Department of Culture and Sports, runs from February 20 to 22, corresponding to the fourth to sixth days of the first lunar month in the Year of the Horse.

Artist

Annual award for Hà Nội honours musician Trần Tiến

Saturday, Oct 04, 2025

His songs enrich the nation’s musical identity, turning Hà Nội into a cultural symbol deeply woven into the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.

News

Nikkei Asia introduces Hà Nội’s vibrant charm

Wednesday, Mar 05, 2025

The article vividly captures Hà Nội’s allure, from its bustling Old Quarter and renowned street food to its unique coffee culture, rich history, and dynamic youth.

Show

Hà Nội Museum offers special live music show on Valentine Day

Monday, Feb 10, 2025

The show will bring together a number of Việt Nam''s top music stars, including People’s Artist Tấn Minh and Mỹ Linh.

Artist

Sticky rice festival 2005 showcases unique Hà Nội culinary culture

Thursday, Feb 06, 2025

The highlight of the event is a sticky rice cooking contest, featuring the art and social life of people in Hà Nội.

News

Books on Ha Noi's history and culture go on show

Saturday, Oct 10, 2015

The capital city''s history and culture can be examined through books displayed at an exhibition that started on Thursday at the Nha Nam Bookshop.

Sports

Knight wins Ha Noi Moi run around heart of the city

Monday, Oct 05, 2015

Graham Knight of the UK Embassy won the men''s event for foreigners at the 42nd annual Ha Noi Moi Run at Sword Lake in Ha Noi yesterday.

Travel

Entrance fee for Hoa Lu Ancient Capital doubles

Friday, Sep 04, 2015

The Trang An Landscape Complex Management Board has doubled the entrance fee for Hoa Lu Ancient Capital in the northern province of Ninh Binh to VND20,000 (95 US cents).

Sports

Students to compete in badminton comp

Thursday, Mar 12, 2015

Nearly 300 athletes will take part in the second Ha Noi''s Students Badminton Tournament – the Capital Youth Cup – to be held at the Ha Noi Gymnasium on Saturday.

News

Photos show life in Ha Noi 100 years ago

Thursday, Dec 04, 2014

Images of culture and daily life in Viet Nam 100 years ago are now on show in the capital city.

News

Burning ritual sparks controversy

Thursday, Nov 20, 2014

Researchers in the former royal capital city of Hue are objecting to a recent ban on the custom of burning votive paper offerings.

News

Entrepreneur embraces Buddhism on path to a new life in Viet Nam

Thursday, Nov 13, 2014

Some people may assume Buddhism is only for Asians, but to Chris Freund, founder and partner of Mekong Capital, a company that manages private equity investment funds in Viet Nam, "Buddha''s teaching is equally applicable to the West as it is to people...