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Apr. 22, 2026, 09:18 AM
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.
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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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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.
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