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Feb. 21, 2026, 04:51 AM
Hanoi’s agricultural and forestry exports were estimated to exceed 2 billion USD in 2025, maintaining steady growth and reinforcing the capital’s role in the national agricultural supply chain, according to the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment.
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With ambitions that extend well beyond the next century, the capital is expected to unlock new space, potential and opportunities to drive economic breakthroughs, including the pursuit of double-digit growth, commensurate with its status as the capital of a future high-income developed country
Nhat Tan is among the oldest craft villages of ancient Thang Long–Hanoi. Since the Le Dynasty, the village has been renowned for flower cultivation, with peach trees at its heart thanks to fertile alluvial soil along the Red River and the distinctive microclimate around West Lake.
For the first time, the relic site at 22 Hang Buom street has been transformed into a living tableau of the Red River Delta’s authentic Tet atmosphere, complete with the lively bustle of a traditional spring market.
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Revenue from the Cat Linh–Ha Dong line alone reached nearly 98 billion VND, up 26.6% from plan and almost 29 % year on year.
Artists from around the globe will take to the stage in Hanoi this month, blending improvisational storytelling and musicality to spark new worlds and a memorable experience.
For many foreign diners, the charm of Hanoi’s street food lies in the seamless blend of tradition and modernity, where food is inseparable from the rhythm of daily life.
French travel agencies are reporting a notable rise in bookings for the Christmas and year-end holiday season, with Vietnam emerging as one of the most popular long-haul destinations since the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite economic uncertainties, late bookings are helping keep the market buoyant.
Hanoi is among the 72 cities from 46 countries named members of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities on December 4.
The city received 2.5 million visitors in November alone, up 14.7% from the same period in 2024. Of these, foreign tourist arrivals reached 851,100, rising 25%, while domestic tourists totalled 1.65 million, up 10%. Tourism revenue in November was estimated at 11.36 trillion VND, up 18.4%.
The 4th International Asia–Europe New Music Festival opened in Hanoi on November 27, drawing 30 international composers and artists, along with 220 others from various domestic art units.
Hanoi currently has more than 8 million registered vehicles, including 6.9 million motorbikes and 1.1 million cars, with an additional 1.2 million vehicles entering from other provinces on a regular basis.
Hanoi has allocated an additional 200 billion VND to support Gia Lai province in overcoming the aftermath of the historic floods, helping residents quickly stabilise their lives and restore production activities.
Scheduled for December 8 – 14 across Europe, the event aims to celebrate Pho Day on December 12, and promote Vietnamese culinary culture and spread the Southeast Asian nation’s traditional dish worldwide.
Tourism revenue climbed to 108.22 trillion VND (4.1 billion USD), a year-on-year increase of nearly 20%, reflecting the sector’s sustained recovery after years of pandemic impacts and global economic uncertainties.
VTV.vn - With strong passenger demand and the growing appetite for travel to the UAE capital, the new flight will provide greater convenience for business and leisure travellers from both nations.
For the first time, the museum is opening its doors at night to offer visitors a fresh and engaging experience with a series of themed events.
An international watercolour painting exhibition themed "The Journey of Connection" opened at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy) in Hanoi on October 25.
VTV.vn - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam, left Hanoi on October 20 for a three-day official visit to Finland.
Many high-tech flower farms have adopted automated irrigation systems, light and temperature regulation, and have achieved relatively high productivity.
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