(VOVWORLD) - The Hanoi People's Council recently approved a landmark resolution endorsing the capital’s master plan and its 100-year vision for shaping the city’s spatial development.

(VOVWORLD) - The Year of the Horse 2026 is just around the corner, and Vietnam’s ornamental kumquat market has entered its busiest season of the year, when each tree is a symbol of hopes for prosperity, luck, and a fulfilling New Year.

(VOVWORLD) - Officially opened to the public in mid-January, the Pho Museum - Vietnam’s first private culinary museum - has added a distinctive new cultural destination to Ho Chi Minh City. The museum invites visitors to explore the 100-year journey of Vietnam’s signature dish from humble street stalls to dining tables around the world.

(VOVWORLD) - Night tourism in Ho Chi Minh City is gaining strong momentum, with a growing range of high-quality art programs and busy pedestrian street spaces attracting visitors, especially young travelers seeking fresh and unique experiences.

(VOVWORLD) - Located in My Long ward, An Giang province, Hai Ba Trung-Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street is a dynamic recreational venue and an important communal space for local residents. It has become one of the most attractive destinations in the area.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi has started construction on two mega development projects: the Olympic Sports Urban Area and the Red River Landscape Boulevard. These landmark initiatives are envisioned as pioneering milestones for a spectacular transformation of the capital dubbed the “Red River Miracle”.

(VOVWORLD) - The night-time economy is emerging as a strategic pillar of tourism, serving as a catalyst for expanding the socio-economic value chain of major cities. In northern Vietnam, Quang Ninh is tapping into this potential, aiming to build an “always-on” urban hub that thrives around the clock.

(VOVWORLD) - Many localities in Quang Ninh province have launched campaigns to renovate urban areas and upgrade infrastructure in residential neighborhoods, with priority given to roads and community facilities. This is another step toward Quang Ninh’s goal of becoming a centrally-run city before 2030.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi will begin restricting gasoline-powered motorbikes and cars in certain inner-city areas starting July 1, next year. This decision marks a major turning point in efforts to reduce air pollution and improve the quality of life. To the international community, it signals Vietnam’s determination to move toward low-emission targets and sustainable, green urban development.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi is strongly transforming the practice of effective energy use. This change has been attributed to strengthened communications campaigns which have changed the awareness of the community, every household, residential area, schools and government agencies.