The Hanoi People’s Committee on May 19 issued an official press release providing key details on the Red River Scenic Boulevard Axis project, which is identified as a strategic and long-term development orientation for the capital city in its new development phase.

VOV.VN - With just over two weeks remaining before opening night, Da Nang is entering the final stage of preparations for the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 (DIFF 2026), an event expected to provide another major boost for the city’s summer tourism season.

As of early May, a series of bridge projects spanning the Red River in Hanoi are being fast-tracked, with several recording significant progress. However, site clearance, relocation of technical infrastructure and construction conditions remain critical factors affecting overall timelines.

VOV.VN - The Han River in Da Nang city lit up on the evening of May 2 as the spectacular gala named “Tổ Quốc Bình Yên” (Peaceful Fatherland) transformed the city into a massive open-air stage celebrating peace, unity, and national pride.

VOV.VN - Thinh Long Parish Church in Ninh Binh province, one of the oldest and most notable religious landmarks in northern Vietnam’s Red River Delta, was first built in the early 20th century and rebuilt three times, reflecting its enduring history and a distinctive blend of Asian and European architecture.

VOV.VN - A solemn flag-raising ceremony was held at the Hien Luong–Ben Hai Special National Historic Site in Quang Tri province on April 29, marking the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975–2026).

VOV.VN - Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge that spans the Red River is undergoing a two-month restoration to ensure the safety of pedestrians and traffic.

VOV.VN - Authorities of Cao Bang province (Vietnam) and Chongzuo city (Guangxi, China) on April 13 jointly organised the first-ever folk song festival on a border river, as part of the 2026 Vietnam–China border residents exchange programme.

VOV.VN - The “7+8” cooperation mechanism in the Red River basin is opening up new avenues for Vietnamese enterprises to penetrate the Chinese market.

VOV.VN - Authorities in Quang Ninh province are proposing the development of a “Dong A Heritage Corridor” connecting historical and cultural sites associated with the Tran Dynasty along the Bach Dang River, in an effort to integrate heritage preservation with sustainable urban development.