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May. 12, 2026, 07:52 PM
CDC Hanoi was instructed to strengthen health monitoring of passengers entering and transiting through Noi Bai International Airport to detect suspected cases early and ensure timely isolation and handling at the point of entry.
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As of early May, a series of bridge projects spanning the Red River in Hanoi are being fast-tracked, with several recording significant progress. However, site clearance, relocation of technical infrastructure and construction conditions remain critical factors affecting overall timelines.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang chaired the committee’s regular meeting on May 5, during which he underlined the requirement for the city to achieve growth of over 10% in the second quarter to fulfil the target of double-digit development for the whole of 2026.
Hanoi is accelerating plans to expand its high-quality school system while tightening output benchmarks, aiming to build a genuinely high-performing network capable of spearheading wider education reform.
The list also features Hoi An in Da Nang, further highlighting Vietnam’s growing appeal as a destination for immersive on-foot travel experiences.
In April alone, the capital recorded about 3.09 million tourist arrivals, up 13.3% year-on-year, including around 780,000 international visitors, a rise of 6.9%.
The Ministry of Construction is eyeing new mechanisms to promote affordable commercial housing as apartment prices have skyrocketed in major cities.
According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, this year’s strategy focuses on expanding travel beyond the urban core to destinations such as Ba Vi, Soc Son, Huong Son and Son Tay, offering eco-tourism, wellness getaways, community-based travel and farm experiences rooted in local culture.
In the 2027–2030 period, the city will accelerate the transition towards the complete phase-out of fossil fuel-powered buses. The share of electric and green energy-fueled buses is projected to reach 79–89% by 2029 and 100% by 2030.
In Q1, international arrivals reached an estimated 6.76 million, up 12.4% year-on-year and marking the highest level on record. Domestic travel remained strong with approximately 37 million visitors. Total tourism revenue was estimated at 267 trillion VND (10.1 billion USD).
In Hanoi, the decisive implementation of socio-economic development programmes from the start of the year helped sustain growth, with GRDP rising 7.87% year-on-year in the first quarter.
VTV.vn - Party General Secretary To Lam on March 17 signed Resolution No. 02-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on building and developing Hanoi in the new era, setting out long-term strategic orientations and development targets for the capital.
Industry insiders said the country’s urbanisation processes are being reshaped, with focus shifting from simple expansion to integrated urban development linked by modern infrastructure and higher value creation.
The Hanoi Tourism Festival 2026, which highlights green tourism and digital experiences, opened at Thong Nhat Park on March 13 evening.
The recognition is not only a source of pride for the capital but also creates opportunities to promote these craft villages globally, strengthen international connections, and support their sustainable development in the process of global integration.
VTV.vn - During the same period, the Hanoi Traffic Operation Centre, in coordination with bus operators, will also waive fares on subsidised bus services.
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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.
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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