HANOI – Eight people went on trial on March 10 over a fire that tore through a Hanoi apartment block in 2023, killing 56 people in Vietnam’s deadliest blaze in two decades.

North Chungcheong announced Monday that it will collaborate with regional universities to open the Chungbuk Global Center in Hanoi.

The Hanoi Department of Tourism has requested travel agencies not to organize tours to the popular Train Street amid growing safety concerns.

Hanoi woke up to a thick blanket of fog and light drizzle on Monday morning, severely limiting visibility for commuters. The capital city and many northeastern provinces are forecast to experience light rain and mist in the morning and evening, according to the national weather center.

More than two dozen foreign and Vietnamese investors, including Adani Green Energy , have warned Vietnam's plans to retroactively change rules on subsidised prices for wind and solar energy could affect more than $13 billion of investments.

Due to strike in Germany from midnight to 11.59 p.m. on March 10 (local time), Vietnam Airlines flights have changed their operating schedule, according to an official announcement from the airline.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam has urged Indonesian enterprises to expand their investments in various sectors in Vietnam, reaffirming the country’s commitment to supporting and facilitating foreign investors.

The tunnel boring machine for Hanoi’s Nhon – Hanoi Railway Station metro has reached Cat Linh Station after six months of operation. The underground section is expected to be completed by 2027.

HANOI: Vietnam needs a paradigm shift in the management of emission sources to hold entities accountable and address air pollution more effectively in the near future.

Hanoi has approved the expansion of key roads around West Lake and a new bridge connecting Thuy Su Lake to Dam Tri. The project aims to improve urban infrastructure while preserving the lake’s natural beauty.

The Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) has been assigned to prepare for investment in the capital city’s metro line No.5, which will connect the city's inner and outer districts.

I went from Singapore to Vietnam via Malaysia, Thailand, and Laos. My journey travelling overland took 11 days and numerous sleeper trains.