In the final days of June, at the Hanoi Museum, the scale model of the Capital’s Master Plan with a 100-year vision attracted broad public attention. More than a visual representation of Hanoi’s future urban structure, the model offered a new way of imagining the city in the century ahead: how Hanoi will grow, and…
Hanoi is currently facing a “familiar” paradox within the cultural industries: the market is large enough, and the demand for spiritual consumption is significantly high, yet creative investment remains a difficult game to navigate. Successful models demonstrate that culture can operate entirely as an economic sector; however, to go the distance, investors and entrepreneurs must…
The four heritage tourism routes recently launched in Hanoi do more than just connect 28 iconic monuments; they open a new way to access the past through digital technology. Thang Long’s heritage is now “awakened” via interactive maps, QR codes, and the H-Heritage application. On December 3, 2025, at Quan Thanh Temple, Hanoi, the project…
On the morning of 5 October, the Hanoi People’s Committee and Sun Group officially broke ground on the Hanoi Opera House and a themed Cultural and Arts Park in the Dam Tri Lake area, Quang An Peninsula, Tay Ho Ward. The project has a total investment of VND 12,756 billion, built on an area of…
Hanoi is entering a robust phase of development in its creative industries. The city boasts numerous artistic practices nurtured over time, grown through the persistence of those pursuing cultural values and long-term thinking. Selected by the British Council, the individuals and organizations featured in the Creative Vision publication represent diverse “cross-sections”: experimental art, original music…
On August 16, 2025, at TOTO Information Center (Hanoi), the architectural book “REPLY – Simple Sounds” was officially launched in a conversation between the architect, the author and the editorial team. This is a collaborative project of TOOB Studio and NOTES, two units that have been associated with architectural practice, research and publishing for many…
