VOV.VN - A painting contest themed “I love Hanoi - City for peace” was launched in Hanoi on August 5, aiming to inspire love for peace and admiration for Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, among both Vietnamese and international children.

VOV.VN - Hanoi is urgently erecting two large stands at Ba Dinh Square to serve the grand celebration on September 2 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

The capital city of Hanoi has decided to allocate VND8 billion (over US$300,000) in relief to help the northern mountainous provinces of Dien Bien and Son La recover from flash floods and landslides.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi is set to launch a double-decker train designed to connect cultural heritage sites through a unique night tourism journey on August 19, as part of activities to attract visitors during the upcoming National Day holiday on September 2.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed the first fatality in the capital this year due to a Streptococcus suis infection.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese U20 women’s football team are entering a crucial phase of preparation ahead of the 2026 AFC U20 Women’s Championship qualifiers, as their three group-stage opponents - Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, and Hong Kong (China) – are set to arrive in Vietnam on August 3 - 4.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) began a pilot retail programme for E10 RON95 biofuel at six petrol stations in Hanoi and Hai Phong on August 1, recording nearly 10,000 litres sold on the first day.

VOV.VN - Hanoi has been ranked 13th on TripAdvisor’s list of the world’s best cities for “unbelievable meals”, recognizing its vibrant street food scene and refined local flavors.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese city has been named among the top cities in the world, according to the 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards, an annual travel ranking organised by the UK-based Telegraph newspaper.

Hanoi has approved a comprehensive plan to restore the environmental quality and develop four major urban rivers – the To Lich, Kim Nguu, Lu, and Set reverine environments.