Hanoi Hosts the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad
The 19th IOAA brings 320 contestants from 66 countries and territories to Hanoi through 5 October.
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Local developments that matter in Hanoi — schools, transport, services, safety, development and community changes for residents and travellers.
We cover concrete local changes that affect daily life or a trip to Hanoi, with exact dates and source-backed context. That includes public services, schools, transport, infrastructure, safety and major travel changes — not site announcements or filler.
Hanoi Run for Peace Brings 3,000+ Athletes to Hoàn Kiếm Lake on 27 September
The 51st city final starts at 7:00 am on Sunday, with a record 250-person international contingent.
Hanoi Autumn Festival Opens 25 September at Thống Nhất Park
Three days of heritage, food, craft, art and tourism experiences begin Friday at the central park.
Hanoi Floodwaters Recede Slowly as Bùi and Tích Rivers Stay Above Alert 3
River levels are easing, but outer-Hanoi communities still face lingering inundation and route disruption.
Hanoi Starts Surprise School-Meal Inspections
Four inter-agency teams will carry out unannounced checks across the city through 31 May 2027.
Vietnam's Visa Rules Keep Changing — Here's What's Current
90-day e-visas for every nationality, an expanded visa-free list through 2028, and a new digital arrival card being piloted.
Noi Bai's Terminal 2 Expansion Is Now Open
A newly expanded international terminal, biometric screening, and more capacity ahead of peak season.
Hanoi Is Building Five New Metro Lines at Once
A huge expansion is under construction — here's what's actually running today versus what's still years away.