VOV.VN - Ethiopian Airlines has officially launched a new route connecting Hanoi and Bangkok, marking a further expansion of its presence in Southeast Asia. The announcement was made at a ceremony held at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi on April 8.

The Lao Embassy in Vietnam on April 8 held a ceremony in Hanoi to celebrate Laos’ traditional New Year festival Bunpimay.

VOV.VN - Christian Alshon, one of the world's top pickleball player, was excited by his travel experiences and the development of pickleball during his visit to Vietnam for the PPA Asia 1000- Hanoi Cup 2026.

The 35th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2026) officially opened on April 8 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi, bringing together hundreds of domestic and international businesses to strengthen trade connections and expand export opportunities.

VOV.VN - A special political-art mega show titled Echoes of the Fatherland is scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. on April 28 at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, marking the launch of Vietnam’s 2026 national concert series under the theme “Proud to Be Vietnamese.”

VOV.VN - Hanoi will host the 2026 International Martial Arts Festival this August, bringing together up to 2,000 martial artists, coaches and performers from Vietnam and abroad.

VOV.VN - Hanoi recorded strong economic growth in the first quarter of 2026, with Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) rising 7.87% year on year, marking one of the highest growth rates in recent years.

Hanoi’s economy expanded 7.87% in the first quarter of 2026, one of the strongest growth rates in recent years, despite mounting pressures from rising global fuel prices and trade uncertainties.

VOV.VN - Hanoi Police warned on April 7 that foreign groups using tourist visas to rent high-end apartments and create company cover have been involved in online fraud and cross-border gambling in the city, with multiple cases identified.

VOV.VN - Starting July 1, 2026, the Hanoi People's Committee will pilot low-emission zones in parts of Ring Road 1, introducing phased emission controls on cars and motorbikes to curb air pollution and accelerate the shift toward greener urban mobility.