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.

From August 1, residents of Ha Noi will enjoy a range of complimentary services when accessing public administrative services, following approval from the municipal People's Committee on July 30.

Ha Noi welcomed an estimated 2.8 million visitors in July, up over 10% year-on-year, of which international arrivals surged by 25.2% to 553,000, while domestic visitors reached 2.25 million, a year-on-year increase of 7.1%.

The Ha Noi People’s Committee has just issued a document directing wards, communes, departments and branches to promote receiving and resolving administrative procedures online on the Public Service System.

The Viet Nam Fatherland Front Committee of Ha Noi launched a city-wide “Green Weekend” campaign on July 20 ahead of the 78th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).

Ha Noi’s tourism sector has introduced a range of new tourism products and programmes to boost demand and attract both domestic and international visitors head of the National Day holiday (September 2).

The Ha Noi People’s Council has passed 11 key resolutions to ensure the effective operation of the two-tier local government model, which officially took effect from July 1, 2025.

State President Luong Cuong has emphasised that the restructuring of commune-level administrative units will open up new development space for Ha Noi to better promote its role as the spearhead and growth driver for the capital region, the northern key economic region, and the whole country.

Ha Noi needs to shape a fresh vision in the new era, aiming to transform itself into a creative city where innovative talent, new ideas, and emerging technologies are prioritised and promoted, Party General Secretary To Lam said at a working session with repersentatives of the Standing Committee of the municipal Party Committee on June 16.

The Ha Noi People's Committee has issued Plan No. 157/KH-UBND on organising the Thang Long – Ha Noi Festival 2025, aiming to honour, preserve and promote the values of cultural identities and heritage of the capital city.

Ha Noi recorded strong performance in five-month revenue from domestic sources, which reached 346.9 trillion VND to account for 73.2% of the annual target and mark a 55.4% year-on-year increase.