Hanoi not only offers top-tier golf courses but also provides an excellent base for tourists seeking cultural, culinary and natural tourism in nearby regions such as Phu Tho, Ninh Binh, Hai Phong and Quang Ninh.
The first Autumn Fair 2025 concluded as the country’s largest-ever trade and cultural event, leaving a lasting impression on visitors, businesses, artists, and international partners.
Under the new system, passengers purchasing single-ride tickets can use the Hanoi Metro App on their smartphones to buy tickets and receive a QR code for gate access. Those without smartphones can buy tickets at station counters and receive a QR code sticker valid for a single entry through the gate.
Under the decision announced by Standing Vice Chairman of the Organisation Commission Hoang Dang Quang, Ngoc ceases holding the post of Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee’s Secretariat to join the Hanoi Party Committee and its Standing Board and work as Secretary of the municipal Party Committee for the 2025-2030 tenure.
Spanning 130,000 square metres with 3,000 booths, the first Autumn Fair 2025 was the largest trade event of its kind ever held in Vietnam. It drew an average of 100,000 visitors per day — the highest attendance among domestic trade promotion events — underscoring the strong appeal of Vietnamese products and growing consumer confidence in locally-made goods.
This year’s festival is elaborately designed, combining tradition and modernity to offer a colourful cultural space and memorable experiences.
From January to October, 342 new FDI projects were licensed with registered capital of 316.7 million USD, while 120 existing projects adjusted their capital by a total of 3.21 billion USD. A significant contribution came from Malaysia’s Gamuda Land Vietnam Co., Ltd., which raised investment in its Yen So Park project by 1.12 billion USD. In addition, foreign investors made 318 capital contributions and share purchases worth 375.3 million USD.
Visitors can learn about the centuries-old art of Vietnamese puppetry, take photos in a space rich with traditional aesthetics, and enjoy live performances. The witty character Teu (Uncle Teu) — a symbol of Vietnamese puppet art — along with buffaloes, fish, dragons, and phoenixes, dances upon the water’s surface, accompanied by children’s laughter and adults’ smiles, rekindling a “flame” of cultural pride at the fair.
The biennale includes 22 exhibitions and 28 sideline events such as talk shows, book launches, and film screenings. A series of art tours, photography workshops, and interactive experiences at 20 cultural venues across the capital will offer the public, especially young people, fresh perspectives on contemporary photography from Vietnam and abroad.
For the first time, the museum is opening its doors at night to offer visitors a fresh and engaging experience with a series of themed events.
The event reflects Hanoi’s vision and aspiration to become a regional and global centre of creativity, where traditional heritage harmoniously blends with modern life, forming the unique identity of a city that preserves and spreads Vietnamese cultural values.
From its opening days, the “Essence of Hanoi” zone at the first Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi has lured thousands of domestic and foreign visitors seeking to explore, experience, and shop.
The ongoing inaugural Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi is not only a cultural and tourism event, but also a major national trade promotion activity, offering a “golden” opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to seek new partners, promote their brands and expand into potential markets.
As many as 6.17 million foreigners travelled to Hanoi during the first 10 months of 2025, up 22% compared to the same period last year.
The Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, known as the Hanoi Convention, left a strong impression on international delegates for its professionalism and solemn organisation, marking a successful debut that underscores Vietnam’s growing capability to host major global events.
With thorough preparation, professionalism, and a spirit of international cooperation, the Hanoi Convention signing ceremony is poised to succeed, projecting an image of Hanoi as a “City for Peace” and a dynamic Vietnam ascending confidently on the global stage./
The week will also feature a seminar on preserving and promoting the cultural values of ethnic minorities in association with tourism development, alongside a vibrant series of festival-themed cultural, artistic, and exchange activities. These include the Cham temple and tower cultural space from Khanh Hoa province, southern cultural exchange events, Central Highlands ethnic cultural performances, and northern ethnic minority exchanges, among many others.
Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen on October 23 inspected the preparations of the space for promoting and showcasing Hanoi’s outstanding industrial and commercial products at the Autumn Fair 2025, which will open on October 25 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre.
According to Vietrade, the workshop will feature four thematic sessions focusing on key topics such as the future of packaging: Trends, opportunities and breakthrough strategies; telling brand stories through packaging and marketing; and building a sustainable export brand.
According to the municipal Traffic Police Division, the AI system comes with advanced features including 360-degree scanning, clear object identification up to 500–700 metres, and reliable performance in all weather conditions and harsh environments.
The Hanoi Convention is the first document on transnational crime to be adopted within the UN framework after 20 years. It is expected to open up a new chapter in international cooperation with significant implications. Not only is it important to the global community, but the convention will also serve as a solid "foundation" on multiple fronts for the people of the capital.
A round-the-clock emergency and disease control team has been mobilised to promptly respond to any urgent situations, including accidents, food poisoning, fires, or large-scale health incidents.
The biennale will feature 22 solo and group exhibitions, accompanied by 29 side events including film screenings, seminars, thematic discussions, book launches, and art tours.
An overall plan has been developed with the ultimate goal of ensuring absolute safety for Party and State leaders, international delegations, and participants while maintaining orderly and uninterrupted traffic across the city.
The launch honours Hanoi’s cultural heritage and people - the soul of a millennia-old capital and a UNESCO Creative City of Design, and would drive innovation and catch up with green and smart tourism trends.
