HISTORICAL FACTS: Hanoi | History Defined

Hanoi paid for rat tails in 1902, but the rats kept breeding

In 1902, French colonial authorities in Hanoi introduced a rat bounty during an outbreak of bubonic plague, offering one cent for every rat tail submitted as proof of a kill. Within a year, more than 55 million rat tails had been collected. But the enormous number of tails did not…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Vietnam North to South: Indian Traveller's Route, e-Visa Guide and Two-Week Budget Breakdown

The Route: Hanoi Down to Ho Chi Minh CityThe north-to-south direction works better than the reverse for one simple reason: Hanoi is quieter, cooler, and easier to land in without sensory overload. You get your bearings in the Old Quarter, then the route gradually opens up as you move south.A…

Times Life · Sep 26

Heavy rain and floods in northern Vietnam submerge homes and disrupt economy

Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding across northern Vietnam

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Vietnam urges Qualcomm, Samsung to deepen AI, chip investment as it seeks tech upgrade

At a meeting in Hanoi on Thursday, Communist Party General Secretary and President To ‌Lam asked ⁠Qualcomm Chief ⁠Executive Cristiano Amon to increase its investment in areas including AI, semiconductors, robotics, ​5G/6G, data centres and next-generation connectivity technologies, according to a government statement.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Vietnam's Gen Z Demands Justice Online After Politician Cleared Over Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's Death

Vietnam's Gen Z has launched an online campaign demanding accountability after politician Nguyen Sy Cuong was cleared of liability in a fatal crash, sparking debate over political privilege and transparency.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Vietnam expands VNeID eligibility for foreign nationals in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City from September 28

Foreign nationals can obtain VNeID accounts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City starting September 2026. This change expands access to Vietnam's digital platform for legal residents and entrants. Companies must use organizational VNeID accounts for immigration procedures from June 2026. Employers also require VNeID for work permit applications since…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Vietnam police address ex-politician's car crash that killed a teenager

HANOI — A former Vietnamese politician unintentionally killed a teenager ​in a traffic accident in central Hanoi last year ‌but was exempted from criminal prosecution, a police officer told state television, shedding light for the first time on a case that has fuelled criticism online for months.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

I’ve found a surprisingly affordable luxury stay in the heart of Hanoi

Seeking a culinary-focused break, Daisy Lester checks into Fairmont Hanoi in Vietnam

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Foreign banks eye bigger Vietnam role as growth ambitions fuel funding crunch

HANOI - Foreign banks are seeking a bigger foothold in Vietnam by ‌extending hard-currency loans to local lenders squeezed between rising domestic funding costs and government pressure to expand credit to meet ambitious economic growth targets, bankers and analysts said.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Vietnam's VinSpace signs SpaceX launch deal

HANOI — VinSpace, a ​unit of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, ​has signed ‌a launch contract with SpaceX for its satellite missions, the company said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11