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Hanoi's 100-year vision for its historic heart includes triumphal arch

Hanoi's 100-year vision for its historic heart includes triumphal arch

The Hoan Kiem Lake area in downtown Hanoi is set for a new look, with a number of existing buildings to be taken down, more public space added and a triumphal arch built as its centerpiece.
Hanoi eyes 4 levels of underground space beneath French-built Opera House

Hanoi eyes 4 levels of underground space beneath French-built Opera House

Hanoi studies razing 1985 city hall, other landmark buildings beside Hoan Kiem Lake

Hanoi studies razing 1985 city hall, other landmark buildings beside Hoan Kiem Lake

Hanoians wear winter coats to shield from 40 C heat

Hanoians wear winter coats to shield from 40 C heat

As noon temperatures in Hanoi topped 40 C in recent days, residents covered up with scarves, thick jackets, umbrellas and other protective gear to block the harsh sun and UV rays.
June 27, 2026 | 05:58 pm PT
Hanoi pho legend soon to leave its alley home

Hanoi pho legend soon to leave its alley home

Pho Thin Bo Ho, the 70-year-old Hanoi eatery known for its rich broth, is preparing to leave its home as redevelopment reshapes the edge of Hoan Kiem Lake.
November 28, 2025 | 08:28 pm PT
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 will begin building a major new square and park on the eastern side of Hoan Kiem Lake before Oct. 10, in a project set to transform the capital's most iconic public space.
September 16, 2025 | 07:13 pm PT
How Hanoi will remake its iconic Hoan Kiem Lake square

How Hanoi will remake its iconic Hoan Kiem Lake square

Hanoi has begun a sweeping makeover of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square at Hoan Kiem Lake, aiming to turn the 1.4-hectare landmark into a public space that blends restored heritage with bold modern design.
September 11, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
A glimpse into Hanoi's Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square after renovation

A glimpse into Hanoi's Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square after renovation

After the demolition of the “Shark Jaw” building, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square by Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi has been expanded, its ground level raised, and surrounding buildings refreshed with new facades.
September 7, 2025 | 12:28 am PT
Foreigners flock to see National Day pageant rehearsals in Hanoi

Foreigners flock to see National Day pageant rehearsals in Hanoi

Kenzo hopped on a ride-hailing bike to go from Tay Ho Ward to Hung Vuong Street to secure a front-row spot for the military parade rehearsal on Aug. 21 .
August 25, 2025 | 04:01 am PT
Helicopters roar above Hanoi landmarks in National Day parade rehearsal

Helicopters roar above Hanoi landmarks in National Day parade rehearsal

A squadron of military helicopters thundered over Hanoi’s most famous landmarks on Thursday, circling Ba Dinh Square and Hoan Kiem Lake in a dramatic rehearsal for Vietnam’s upcoming National Day parade.
August 21, 2025 | 12:09 am PT
Hanoi tears down iconic Shark Jaw mall

Hanoi tears down iconic Shark Jaw mall

Under bright floodlights and the rumble of heavy machinery, Hanoi late Thursday launched the long-awaited demolition of its iconic Shark Jaw building, a concrete landmark looming over Hoan Kiem Lake for more than 30 years.
June 19, 2025 | 05:11 pm PT
10 best hotels in Vietnam as voted by Tripadvisor readers

10 best hotels in Vietnam as voted by Tripadvisor readers

Hanoi and Hoi An dominate this year’s list of 10 best hotels in Vietnam as voted by readers of American travel site Tripadvisor.
May 17, 2025 | 01:31 am PT
End of an era: crowds gather at 'Shark Jaw' mall before it's gone

End of an era: crowds gather at 'Shark Jaw' mall before it's gone

A 6-floor mall in Hanoi's center, known as "Shark Jaw" for its shape, is set for demolition, attracting crowds capturing photos before the city transforms the area into a new cultural and commercial hub.
March 21, 2025 | 02:58 pm PT
What are the rental prices at Hanoi’s popular downtown ‘Shark Jaw’ building ahead of its demolition?

What are the rental prices at Hanoi’s popular downtown ‘Shark Jaw’ building ahead of its demolition?

The “Shark Jaw” building in downtown Hanoi, known for its prime location overlooking iconic Hoan Kiem Lake, charges businesses up to $20,000 per month for 100 square meters of space.
March 11, 2025 | 06:13 pm PT
A look at Hanoi's 6-floor mall center set to be demolished for public space

A look at Hanoi's 6-floor mall center set to be demolished for public space

Hanoi is planning to demolish a 6-floor mall center to renovate the public space around the Hoan Kiem Lake in the city's central area.
March 8, 2025 | 01:40 am PT
Hanoi plans to demolish 6-floor mall center near Hoan Kiem Lake for public space

Hanoi plans to demolish 6-floor mall center near Hoan Kiem Lake for public space

Hanoi would demolish a mall center on Dinh Tien Hoang Street, commonly known as 'Shark Jaw' given its shape, to make room for public space renovation at the Hoan Kiem Lake area.
March 6, 2025 | 12:02 am PT
Hanoi considers relocating houses, businesses to expand public space around Hoan Kiem Lake

Hanoi considers relocating houses, businesses to expand public space around Hoan Kiem Lake

Hanoi is considering to relocate certain houses and business headquarters in the east side of Hoan Kiem Lake to expand public space in the capital's central area.
March 5, 2025 | 05:06 pm PT
A guide to Hoan Kiem Lake and surrounding attractions

A guide to Hoan Kiem Lake and surrounding attractions

Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as the Lake of the Returned Sword, is a cultural landmark in Hanoi and one of the city's most renowned destinations, deeply rooted in Vietnamese heritage.
January 30, 2025 | 11:00 pm PT
Ngoc Son Temple: A historic spiritual haven in Hanoi

Ngoc Son Temple: A historic spiritual haven in Hanoi

Ngoc Son Temple, located on Jade Island in Hanoi's iconic Hoan Kiem Lake, is a recognized national heritage site of Vietnam, symbolizing the country's spiritual and cultural legacy through its history, architecture, and tradition.
January 28, 2025 | 03:00 am PT
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