VOV.VN - Hanoi is experiencing a severe heatwave, with outdoor temperatures reaching 39–40°C and road surface temperatures exceeding 45°C in some areas. Despite the scorching and harsh conditions, many outdoor workers continue struggling to make a living while facing serious health risks.

VOV.VN - A see-off ceremony for the Hanoi chefs’ team was held at Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) on May 24 ahead of their participation in the Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2026 in Bangkok.

VOV.VN - Northern and Central Vietnam are facing the most intense heatwave of the summer so far, with temperatures surpassing 40°C in many areas, including Hanoi and several provinces across the country.

VOV.VN - “Pygmalion”, performed by the Theatre Faculty of the Hanoi Academy of Theatre and Cinema, won the Outstanding Performance award at the 8th Asian Theatre Schools Festival, while young actress Nguyen Minh Tra received the Outstanding Actress award.

A seminar on how to apply the circular economy in agriculture will be held on May 26 in Hanoi by the Institute of Environmental Economics Policy under the Vietnam Association of Environmental Economics.

The “In Gratitude” concert took place at Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on May 22, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Kevin Kenner, winner of the 12th International Chopin Piano Competition, alongside Vietnamese pianist Nguyen Viet Trung and the Quintet ensemble.

VOV.VN - An art programme and exhibition were held in Moscow on May 21 as part of “Hanoi Cultural Days in Moscow 2026.”

VOV.VN - The Hanoi International Jazz Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place in the capital city from September 17 to 19, bringing together between five and eight foreign bands alongside three to five leading Vietnamese groups.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on May 20 inspected progress of the Gia Binh International Airport project and related infrastructure works, including the route linking the airport with Hanoi and the Ring Road No. 4 project in the Hanoi Capital Region passing through Bac Ninh province.

The Hanoi People’s Committee on May 19 revealed a 100-year master plan that molds the capital into a “Smart – Green – Multi-polar – Multi-centre” city, with artificial intelligence (AI), transit-oriented development (TOD), and a 1,153km metro system serving as strategic growth pillars.