Despite pleasant weekend weather, Ngoc Khanh pedestrian street in Hanoi remains largely deserted. Vendors sit idly with empty tables and chairs, waiting for customers who never arrive.

As gold prices in Vietnam approach $4,000 per ounce, crowds flock to jewelry stores, eager to invest despite the risks of market fluctuations.

Launched in 2010, VietinBank Tower remains unfinished after 15 years. The once-ambitious $400 million project now stands abandoned, its structures rusting under Hanoi’s skies.

The Hanoi Department of Construction has called on city police to investigate unauthorized brokers who charge illegal fees for social housing applications.

Hanoi confirms May 19 as the groundbreaking date for Tu Lien Bridge, while expediting plans for Tran Hung Dao and Ngoc Hoi bridges to enhance urban connectivity.

The Hanoi government is set to invest 182 billion VND in the renovation of Ly Thai To flower garden and the construction of the Km0 milestone, marking a significant step in urban development.

Hanoi is planning a major redevelopment near Hoan Kiem Lake, including new public spaces, a redesigned plaza, and the removal of the “Shark Jaw” building.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has issued a directive requiring government agencies and districts to review and reorganize state-managed land and buildings, aiming for greater efficiency and compliance with new policies.

Hanoi’s National Exhibition and Fair Center is shaping up to be Asia’s largest, featuring cutting-edge facilities for global trade fairs and business events. Scheduled for completion in September 2025.

Hanoi plans to allow 40-story buildings in aging apartment complexes like Thanh Cong, Giang Vo, and Ngoc Khanh to overcome redevelopment challenges while maintaining infrastructure balance.

Hanoi plans to invest $720,000 to demolish the iconic ‘Shark Jaw’ building and expand Dong Kinh-Nghia Thuc Square. The project aims to improve public space and develop underground parking.

Train Street remains a popular tourist attraction in Hanoi despite safety concerns. Experts propose solutions ranging from relocation to regulated tourism.

Hanoi will remove the ‘Shark Jaw’ building by April 30 to expand Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and develop a three-level underground cultural and commercial space.

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced mini apartment owner Nghiem Quang Minh to 12 years in prison for fire safety violations that led to 56 deaths, while several officials received prison terms for negligence.

The project aims to construct a wastewater collection system and transfer pump stations to create a separate drainage system around West Lake.

In a document issued on March 11, the Hanoi People’s Committee stressed the need to mobilise all economic sectors, businesses and citizens to engage in socio-economic development, contributing to national growth.

Residents of Hanoi’s aging collective housing blocks continue to live in structurally unsafe buildings despite government warnings. With redevelopment plans still uncertain, many are hesitant to relocate.

Drivers in Hanoi face fines of up to VND 26 million for obscuring license plates to evade automated traffic penalties. Police are stepping up enforcement efforts.

The Hoan Kiem Lake expansion project includes relocating multiple offices and residences, with affected residents receiving prime compensation and resettlement options.

Proposed changes to Vietnam’s railway law reignite the debate over relocating Hanoi’s Train Street and the high costs involved.