In a bold move to capitalise on its burgeoning creative design scene, the Hanoi People's Committee has unveiled a plan to host a series of captivating events as part of its participation in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for 2024-2025.

VOV.VN - The Bootleg Beatles, the world's premier Beatles tribute band, will light up stages in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi with three concerts as part of their epic 44th anniversary tour.

VOV.VN - The 2024 Hanoi Supporting Industry Fair opened on September 18 in Hanoi, with the event attracting the participation of numerous foreign enterprises from large corporations in Japan, China, Thailand, and Malaysia.

VOV.VN - A delegation of Hanoi led by Tran Sy Thanh, member of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, held separate meetings with leaders of the Lao capital of Vientiane.

The Hanoi Department of Transport has asked for the municipal authorities’ approval to develop an intelligent transport system (ITS) through leasing information technology services, with a cost of over VND392 billion (more than US$15.9 million) sourced from the city's budget for the first phase in 2025 – 2027.

VOV.VN - Individuals and collectives donated VND2.850 billion through an art programme jointly organised by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and Hanoi Moi (New Hanoi) newspaper on September 17 in support of people hit by typhoon Yagi.

The Hanoi Radio and Television Station is going to broadcast a television series “Mat Lenh Hoa Sua” (Milk Flower Secret Order) celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Day of the capital city (October 10).

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam hosted receptions for newly-accredited ambassadors from several countries who presented their credentials to the leader in Hanoi on September 17.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines will inaugurate a direct air route between Hanoi and Milan starting from July 1, 2025, thereby making it the first Vietnamese carrier to set up a direct connection to Italy.

According to a socio-economic report recently published by the General Statistics Office, retail revenue for the first eight months of the year is estimated at nearly VND3.3 quadrillion (US$130.3 billion), a 7.3% increase year-on-year.