All three resolutions are set to take effect on December 12, 2025.

Under the announced framework, the 2026 festival will take place from January to November and feature eight groups of activities, ranging from exhibitions, fairs and forums to creative projects, design awards and the development of creative infrastructure.

Ha Noi is among the 72 cities from 46 countries named members of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities on December 4.

Ha Noi and Vientiane have agreed to further consolidate their comprehensive cooperation across all channels and fields, reaffirming their determination to deepen existing achievements while expanding cooperation into new areas.

Deputy Director of the Ha Noi Department of Tourism Nguyen Tran Quang emphasised that the four-day festival served a dual mission, honouring and preserving the intangible cultural heritage of the Ao Dai while boosting tourism and raising public awareness, particularly among the youth, about the importance of national cultural identity.

The Association of Hanoians in Germany held a gathering in celebration of Ha Noi’s Liberation Day (October 10), bringing together a large number of members, overseas Vietnamese, and representatives of Vietnamese associations from across the country.

The Soc Son Waste-to-Energy Plant — the largest in Viet Nam and the second biggest in the world — was officially inaugurated in Trung Gia commune, Ha Noi, on October 13.

Between 6am and 11am on October 7, downpour and gale are predicted to persist across Hanoi, with rainfall reaching 40–70mm or even more than 100mm in certain places.

Party General Secretary To Lam, together with members of Ha Noi’s delegation of National Assembly (NA) deputies on September 30 met with voters from nine communes, including Soc Son, Da Phuc, Noi Bai, Trung Gia, Kim Anh, and Me Linh, to listen to their opinions ahead of the 10th session of the 15th legislature.

The first Cultures of the World Festival in Ha Noi will be held from October 3-5 at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, heard a press conference in the city on September 26.

Ha Noi received around 2.08 million visitors during the four-day National Day holidays from August 30 to September 2, three times higher than the figure in the same period last year, the municipal Department of Tourism reported.

High-altitude fireworks at five locations across Ha Noi sparked roars of applause and cheers from adults and children alike whose voices reverberated across streets as Hanoians joined people nationwide in celebrating the 80th National Day anniversary.

Ha Noi is orchestrating a reception for thousands of delegates attending the grand ceremony to mark the 80th National Day (September 2), with meticulous preparations underway spanning accommodations, healthcare, travel, and security.

A press centre was inaugurated in Ha Noi on August 26 as part of activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and the National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025).

The Ha Noi police on August 23 announced traffic adjustments to help residents proactively avoid congestion during the second full-dress rehearsal for the military parade and march celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2).

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu has affirmed that preparations for the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day are a particularly important political task, bearing profound historical, political, and national unity significance.

The Ha Noi Department of Public Security has announced a traffic rerouting plan to facilitate events marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945–2025).

A direct air route linking Tel Aviv, Israel, with Ha Noi was announced at a ceremony held in the Israeli capital on August 12.

The Ha Noi–Ho Chi Minh City air route continues to rank among the world's top 10 busiest domestic routes, underscoring the high operational frequency and heavy service demand on this trunk line connecting the nation’s two largest cities, Noi Bai International Airport has reported.

The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum will reopen to the public on August 2, following its annual maintenance period, according to the Mausoleum Management Board.