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Halting trains through central Hanoi could disrupt thousands of daily journeys, rail operator warns

Halting trains through central Hanoi could disrupt thousands of daily journeys, rail operator warns

A proposal to stop passenger trains from running through central Hanoi could affect thousands of travelers each day and undermine both railway operations and the capital's tourism appeal, according to railway authorities and transport experts.
Hanoi proposes ending trains through iconic Train Street

Hanoi proposes ending trains through iconic Train Street

New square and park to transform Hanoi's iconic Hoan Kiem Lake

New square and park to transform Hanoi's iconic Hoan Kiem Lake

Hanoi sets record for National Day holiday visitors and revenue

Hanoi sets record for National Day holiday visitors and revenue

Hanoi welcomed nearly 2.1 million visitors during the National Day holiday, three times the same period last year and beating the 1.95 million visitors Ho Chi Minh City recorded over the Reunification holiday in April.
September 2, 2025 | 01:25 am PT
Concerns over banning 16-seat vehicles in the Old Quarter in Hanoi

Concerns over banning 16-seat vehicles in the Old Quarter in Hanoi

Large tour buses entering Hanoi's Old Quarter mainly serve group tours. If the vehicles are banned, would tourism in Hanoi be affected?
February 18, 2025 | 05:44 am PT
Tourism buses hoarding up space in Hanoi's Old Quarter

Tourism buses hoarding up space in Hanoi's Old Quarter

16-seat buses often take up the majority of road spaces in Hanoi's Old Quarter during peak hours, impeding traffic, prompting the city to consider a ban on them from next month.
February 17, 2025 | 10:25 pm PT
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long: Hanoi's ancient political hub and UNESCO treasure

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long: Hanoi's ancient political hub and UNESCO treasure

The Thang Long Imperial Citadel, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases Hanoi's rich imperial history and cultural heritage, making it a must-visit landmark in Vietnam.
December 1, 2024 | 01:34 am PT
Vietnam's two largest cities witness surge in foreign visitors

Vietnam's two largest cities witness surge in foreign visitors

Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 4.6 million foreign visitors in the first 10 months of this year, a 12.9% year-on-year increase while Hanoi received 4.95 million arrivals, up 36%.
November 6, 2024 | 03:28 pm PT
Hanoi works hard to promote tourism in off-peak season

Hanoi works hard to promote tourism in off-peak season

The Hanoi Department of Tourism is working with agencies, units, and businesses to implement a wide range of measures to boost tourism development during the off-peak season from June to September.
August 6, 2024 | 06:50 pm PT
HCMC records highest tourism revenues at over $3B in first half

HCMC records highest tourism revenues at over $3B in first half

Ho Chi Minh City has become a champion in terms of tourism revenue in the first half of the year with VND93 trillion (USD$3.68 billion), up 15% year-on-year.
July 3, 2024 | 05:29 am PT
Hanoi eyes 7 million foreign tourists by 2025

Hanoi eyes 7 million foreign tourists by 2025

Hanoi's tourism industry aims to greet over 30 million visitors, including 7 million international arrivals, and earn more than VND130 trillion (US$5.11 billion) from tourism in 2025.
June 6, 2024 | 08:33 pm PT
Hanoi police get French couple money back from crooked taxi driver

Hanoi police get French couple money back from crooked taxi driver

Police in Hanoi said they have returned VND1 million (US$39) to a French couple who were scammed by a taxi driver earlier this month.
May 22, 2024 | 08:04 pm PT
Hanoi allows golf courses, paragliding at West Lake

Hanoi allows golf courses, paragliding at West Lake

Hanoi has allowed golf courses to form over the West Lake, while also approving boat races, the building of musical fountains, paragliding and some water sports there.
February 29, 2024 | 07:31 pm PT
$101M military museum in Hanoi set for June opening

$101M military museum in Hanoi set for June opening

The Vietnam Military History Museum, being built at a cost of VND2.5 trillion (US$101.9 million), is expected to be basically completed and partially opened in June.
February 27, 2024 | 05:24 am PT
HCMC tourism revenues highest in 5 years

HCMC tourism revenues highest in 5 years

Though the number of foreign visitors to HCMC has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels, tourism revenues this year reached VND160 trillion (US$6.5 billion), the highest since 2019.
December 27, 2023 | 04:32 am PT
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