In addition to the central administrative districts like Ba Dinh and Hai Ba Trung, Cau Giay is also a bustling district with numerous high-rise buildings, entertainment areas, and top-ranking universities in Hanoi.

• Hanoi University of Science and Technology

• University of Labor and Social Affairs

• Dong Phuong University (Private)

• Hanoi University of Theatre and Cinema

• Hanoi National University of Education

• Hanoi Capital University

• Hanoi University of Commerce

• Academy of Journalism and Communication

• Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics

• Vietnam Academy of Dance

• National Defense Academy

• Vietnam Judicial Academy

• University of Technology - Vietnam National University, Hanoi

• University of Education - Vietnam National University, Hanoi

• University of Economics - Vietnam National University, Hanoi

• University of Languages and International Studies - Vietnam National University, Hanoi

• University of Medicine - Vietnam National University, Hanoi​

Cau Giay is the only district in Hanoi that has a concentrated information technology zone, attracting 415 enterprises with over 20,000 employees, including nearly 100 enterprises operating in the field of information technology, some of which are leading technology companies in Vietnam. In the past year, the district's economy has continued to maintain stability and achieved impressive growth. The number of businesses in the area is increasing in terms of quantity, scale, and quality. Cau Giay district is home to the presence of some major technology conglomerates and real estate developers such as Vimeco, Sun Group, Vinaconex, Tan Hoang Minh, FPT, Viettel, among others.