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The streets of Hanoi come alive with a vibrant display of colors and festivities as the New Year approaches. Hoang Dieu, Hung Vuong, Dinh Tien Hoang, Thanh Nien, and Dien Bien Phu streets are adorned with bright red flags, banners, and slogans, spreading cheer and joy throughout the city. The iconic Ba Dinh Square, located near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, is transformed into a sea of colors with flags and flowers, creating a festive atmosphere for the nation’s important celebrations. Hoang Dieu Street welcomes passersby with vibrant banners and festive messages, adding to the excitement of the upcoming celebrations. Lenin Park, nestled in the heart of downtown Hanoi, showcases stunning flower displays, spreading goodwill and warm wishes for the New Year. The city is adorned with billboards promoting the upcoming celebrations, including at major tourist spots and the Hanoi People’s Committee headquarters. The breatht...

A senior official from Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has refuted claims suggesting that Ha Long Bay could be removed from the UNESCO World Heritage List. In a recent interview with VTC News , the official dismissed the rumors, providing clarity on the actual purpose of UNESCO’s upcoming visit. Additionally, a representative from the expert group representing Vietnam at the World Heritage Committee also refuted the misinformation in an interview with Tuoi Tre newspaper on Monday. The representative clarified that Vietnam has invited a team of UNESCO experts to assess the implementation of eight new recommendations provided by UNESCO and to discuss conservation risks to Ha Long Bay. According to the Department of Cultural Heritage, the expert team is expected to arrive in Vietnam in January. Reuters recently reported on UNESCO’s plans to send a team of experts to evaluate potential risks to the conservation of Ha Long Bay due to concerns over development proje...

As 2025 approaches, Hanoi opens its arms to all, inviting everyone to join the vibrant countdown celebrations and fireworks displays to welcome the New Year. Major countdown events 1. Herbalife Countdown 2025 – Venue: Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square – Time: 8:15 PM, December 31 to 12:20 AM, January 1, 2025 Get ready for a dynamic music and light show featuring renowned artists, DJs, and cutting-edge performances. 2. Trust The Moment Grand Music Festival – Venue: August Revolution Square, in front of the iconic Opera House – Time: 7:30 PM, December 31 A free-for-all event with DJ Vicetone and top Vietnamese artists, coupled with a dazzling light show and livestream coverage. 3. The Glamorous Countdown 2025 – Venue: K-Town Square, Vinhomes Ocean Park 2 – Time: 8:00 PM, December 31 to 12:30 AM, January 1, 2025 Witness spectacular music and light shows by artists like Vu Cat Tuong and DALAB.  Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake, a popular spot for fireworks displays. ...

Hanoi has witnessed remarkable progress over the past year, especially within its tourism industry. Despite economic headwinds on both domestic and international fronts, the city’s tourism sector demonstrated a robust recovery and significant growth. According to the Hanoi Tourism Department, Hanoi experienced a boom in tourism, welcoming 27.86 million visitors, reflecting a 12.7% increase from the previous year. This included 6.35 million international tourists, a substantial rise of 34.4%, along with 21.51 million domestic visitors, indicating a healthy 7.5% growth. This influx of tourists has had a positive ripple effect on the economy, with total revenue estimated at VND110.52 trillion (approximately US$4.61 billion), an encouraging increase of 18.3%. These impressive figures were revealed during a conference on the tourism sector’s roadmap for 2025, held on December 30. They underscore the resilience and growth of Hanoi’s tourism industry in 2024. The capital’s tourism sector n...

The event features a wider range of unique ornamental trees and bonsai worth several hundreds to billions of VND. This piece named “Hoang Long Vu De” is valued at VND3 billion, equivalent to US$126,370. Another piece, named “Vu Hoi Long Hoa”, is offered at a price in the tens of billions of VND. The age-old tree often has a massive, mossy trunk. A gardener brings his ornamental tree to the festival, offering it at VND3.5 billion, equal to US$147,431. The Hanoi Ornamental Creatures Festival is considered to be an important trade promotion activity which contributes to fostering the overall development of the capital’s horticulture. Local gardeners’ plants come in hundreds of designs, particularly as many consumers want their plants to be unique. According to a seller, they have to take intricate care of the ornamental creatures from their first sprouts to eventually shaping them into their designs....

Currently, the international transport volume is rebounding with roughly 16,000 passengers passing through and 170 flights to and from the airport each day. However, the international output has not yet surpassed the peak level reached before the pandemic in 2019, while the domestic output has not yet surpassed this summer’s peak. With a series of international airlines reopening in the winter, the volume of international flights to Noi Bai International Airport ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, is anticipated to enjoy strong growth. This period will see approximately 22,000 passengers and 220 flights per day, reaching about 70% compared to the 2019 Lunar New Year in the pre-pandemic period The airport is anticipated to welcome about 80,000 passengers and 450 flights during the peak days of the Tet holiday Noi Bai International Airport has actively implemented detailed plans to meet the increasing demand for travel ...