Hanoi continues to direct districts to integrate rural development closely with future urban planning. This ensures that development standards are applied systematically and effectively.

Travellers are preparing to experience the national parade, fireworks, and festivities, Agoda said. Compared to the same period in 2024, overall travel searches are up 104%. Domestic travel surged by 135% and international travel grew by 72%.

Children with disabilities need to be loved, recognised, expected, and most of all, accompanied. The family is a solid support for them to confidently step out into society, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

Visitors are invited to explore “Hanoi as a destination” through immersive models, miniature landscapes, and cutting-edge technology including VR360 and 3D mapping, recreating hundreds of iconic scenes from the capital city.

The list highlights a shift in global travel preferences, with Hanoi standing out for its rich cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and distinctive cuisine.

The tour will combine outdoor performances with heritage experiences and run weekly for groups of around 100 visitors.

Festival-goers will explore key city destinations, connect with travel businesses, experience traditional crafts and Old Quarter culture, sample signature local cuisine, and take part in tourism promotion activities.

The demolition marks the first step in a plan to revitalise Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, a symbolic space linking two major heritage zones -the Hoan Kiem Lake–Ngoc Son Temple complex to the south and the historic Old Quarter to the north.

For 2025, Hanoi has set an ambitious target of welcoming 31 million tourist arrivals, including 7.5 million foreigners, with projected tourism revenue nearing 130 trillion VND. The sector is expected to contribute at least 8% to the city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP).

VietOffice 2025 features breakthrough products and solutions, sideline activities such as a workshop on digital transformation in entrepreneurship education, startups, and career orientations.

The system will be connected with multiple transaction kinds in the future, he said, adding the capital city approved the adoption of the multi-model e-ticket system using IT service leasing.

According to Time Out, Hanoi is the cheapest city for art and culture on the list, with 82% of locals ranking it highly for affordability.

PM Chinh stressed that the Tu Lien bridge will not only enhance connectivity and promote socio-economic development across Hanoi’s districts, but also link regional cities and provinces involved, national transport routes, and international gateways via Noi Bai and Gia Binh international airports.

In recent years, with increasing cultural exchanges, Muslim tourists have been visiting Vietnam, and Hanoi in particular, in growing numbers.

French photographer Nicolas Cornet, along with his colleagues in Vietnam and the US, have just released a photo book titled “Ha Noi oi” (Dear Hanoi). The affectionate title reflects his deep connection to the capital city, while also offering a very personal perspective.

While Hanoi remains the economic driver in finance, logistics and innovation, neighbouring localities are evolving into manufacturing and logistics belts, supplying land, labour and support services, particularly for high-tech industries.

By the end of 2024, the number of registered enterprises in the capital city reached over 400,000, with about 220,000 operating. Notably, more than 98% of the operating firms are SMEs which create jobs for 55.1% of the local workforce and contribute over 40% of the city’s gross domestic product (GDP).

The Gia Binh International Airport in Bac Ninh province will be upgraded from a level 3C airport serving national defence and security purposes to an international-level 4E dual-use (civil-military) facility.

It will showcase 35 photos by nine foreign and domestic photographers, featuring the 1,000-year-old capital city’s iconic scenes and hidden corners.

Since officially joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2019 under the design category, the capital has demonstrated a strong commitment to cultural industry development. With a clear strategic vision and firm foundations, Hanoi is poised to remain a source of creativity, community connection, and international cultural integration.