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Vietnam's capital plans 109-story tower along Red River

Vietnam's capital plans 109-story tower along Red River

Hanoi is seeking public opinions on a revised riverfront zoning plan whose centerpiece is a 109-story tower on the right bank of the Red River.
Hanoi eyes 4 levels of underground space beneath French-built Opera House

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

Mountains of rubble rise across Hanoi as city races to build mega-projects

Mountains of rubble rise across Hanoi as city races to build mega-projects

Thousands flock to rivers, lakes and water parks as Hanoi hits 41 C

Thousands flock to rivers, lakes and water parks as Hanoi hits 41 C

Thousands of Hanoi residents flocked to water parks, the Red River and West Lake on May 26 to escape a heatwave that pushed temperatures in the city to up to 41.1 C.
May 26, 2026 | 11:53 pm PT
Central Hanoi becomes giant construction site as new bridges and roads take shape

Central Hanoi becomes giant construction site as new bridges and roads take shape

Streets across Hanoi's inner city have been barricaded and coated in dust as the capital builds new drainage systems, ring roads and Red River bridges all at once, tearing down structures to clear the way.
May 18, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
Hanoi to cap population at 20 million in 100-year master plan

Hanoi to cap population at 20 million in 100-year master plan

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved a 100-year master plan, setting out a vision to transform the Vietnamese capital into a civilized, modern and happy metropolis of time-honored culture and an innovation center with strong competitiveness in the Asia-Pacific region.
May 14, 2026 | 06:30 pm PT
Hanoi's 124-year-old Long Bien Bridge closes for repairs after metro replacement never came

Hanoi's 124-year-old Long Bien Bridge closes for repairs after metro replacement never came

Hanoi is closing Long Bien Bridge to all motorbikes, bicycles, and pedestrians for 60 days starting March 28, after a structural failure in February forced the city to confront the accelerating deterioration of one of Southeast Asia's oldest steel bridges.
March 26, 2026 | 11:34 pm PT
Polluted To Lich River turns clear after torrential rain, astonishing Hanoians

Polluted To Lich River turns clear after torrential rain, astonishing Hanoians

After an overnight downpour on Monday, the To Lich River rose, turned clear blue and lost its foul odor, much to the amazement of locals.
August 29, 2025 | 12:56 am PT
Hanoi Red River mudflat cut off by flooding, access only by boat

Hanoi Red River mudflat cut off by flooding, access only by boat

For a month now Hanoians have relied on a small boat to reach Red River mudflat as paths leading to it are inundated.
August 25, 2024 | 05:00 am PT
Vietnamese swimming star tries Red River

Vietnamese swimming star tries Red River

Swimming icon Nguyen Thi Anh Vien dived into the water of Red River in Hanoi for the first time for a new experience after retiring in 2022.
March 14, 2024 | 02:35 am PT
Tropical vibes by the Red River: Hanoi's Hawaiian café

Tropical vibes by the Red River: Hanoi's Hawaiian café

A Hawaiian-inspired café on the Red River in Hanoi enchants visitors with its island ambiance and a taste of tropical paradise.
October 12, 2023 | 04:36 pm PT
Red River's mudflats to become green parks and tourism spots

Red River's mudflats to become green parks and tourism spots

Mudflats on the Red River in Hanoi could become green parks and tourism spots to serve not only city dwellers but also tourists.
July 23, 2023 | 09:06 pm PT
Hanoians flock to water park and river to cool off in blazing heat

Hanoians flock to water park and river to cool off in blazing heat

Thousands flocked to West Lake Water Park and the Red River in Hanoi this weekend as the capital's temperature hit 40 degrees Celsius, the highest this year.
May 6, 2023 | 08:00 pm PT
Red River painting fetches highest bid at Paris auction

Red River painting fetches highest bid at Paris auction

A painting of the Red River by the late Le Van De has fetched a bid of EUR220,000 ($232,346), excluding taxes and fees), at the Millon auction house in Paris.
June 26, 2022 | 01:59 am PT
Hanoians harvest mayflies as Red River delicacy

Hanoians harvest mayflies as Red River delicacy

Mayflies, which show up around three to four times a year, are a Red River delicacy that has gained prominence in the last couple of years.
April 25, 2022 | 05:30 am PT
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