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Who’s behind the $420 million horse race project in Hanoi?

The Soc Son district People’s Committee is collecting opinions from agencies, organizations and individuals about the 1/500-scale detailed planning for a multi-purpose entertainment complex and horse racetrack capitalized at $420 million.

Thang Long imperial citadel to glow with Tet atmosphere

The atmosphere of the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet, will be recreated at the Happy Tet 2024 programme due to take place at the Thang Long imperial citadel in Hanoi from January 24 to 28.

Hanoi harnesses “soft power” of culture in development

Since joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the “Design” category in 2019, Hanoi has organised a multitude of activities relating to design and creativity.

Severity soars among influenza A cases in Hanoi

The capital city of Hanoi has witnessed a rise in influenza A cases over the past two weeks, with an increasing number of patients relying on mechanical ventilation.

Hanoi brings craft village products to the world

Many Hanoi craft village products have special value and are recognized as national treasures

Hanoi to let off fireworks at 32 locations on Lunar New Year's Eve

The Hanoi municipal People’s Committee has decided to hold a series of fireworks shows at 32 venues across the capital on February 10, which will be the Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Fire claims four lives in Hanoi, PM orders investigation

A fire in the early hours of Monday morning claimed the lives of four people including two adults and two children in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.

Hanoi targets $45,000-46,000 GRDP in 2021-2030 period

Experts say GRDP per capita of $45,000-46,000 is an ambitious plan and that Hanoi needs to have groundbreaking ideas to obtain the desired growth.

Hanoi invites public comment on planned $500m horse racetrack project

The Soc Son racecourse is expected to become an international sports centre and to host the Asiad or Olympics in the future.

Hanoi takes actions to ease air pollution

In the face of the worsening air pollution, Hanoi is rolling out measures to control activities that generate emissions and dust in the locality, especially the burning of rice straw.

Hanoi to pilot electric buses on nine routes

The Department of Transport of Hanoi has proposed to the municipal People's Committee to allow the pilot use of electric buses for passenger transport service in a 12-month period on nine existing bus routes whose contracts are set to expire in 2024.

Hanoi's $657m wastewater treatment project faces investigation

The much-anticipated Yên Xá wastewater treatment project, which was originally set to be operational in the second quarter of 2022, is facing calls for investigation, especially into the contractor's conduct, after long delays.

Peri-urban villages face pressure from urbanisation

Architect Trần Huy Ánh, from the Hà Nội Architects’ Association, said that suburban areas affected by urbanisation have faced many inadequacies in infrastructure, society, landscape, and ecological environment.

Inspectorate seeks accountability for Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line

In May 2023, another adjustment was made, raising the total investment to around €1.3 billion, over 1.66 times the original budget, while the completion date was pushed back to 2027, 12 years from the original deadline.

Hanoi to host debut Tet peach blossom and kumquat tree festival

The capital is set to hold the first ever peach blossom and kumquat tree festival at Trinh Cong Son pedestrian zone in Tay Ho district from January 26 to February 1 ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

New routes to explore heritage road in Hanoi

These routes are expected to be a premise for travel businesses to build new tours connecting localities.

Hoan Kiem Lake: from the gorgeous past to vivid present

Forty precious archival photos of Hoan Kiem Lake and its surrounding relics will delight tourists visiting Hanoi's symbolic lake for the New Year.

Electric bus route officially opened to Hanoi's airport

The aim of this step is to build a green airport, where the quality of service for local and international tourists is constantly improved.

Decades-old Hanoi apartments attract customers

Many apartments in decade-old buildings in Hanoi are attracting customers due to housing supply shortages.

Hanoi people choose nearby destinations for New Year holiday

With three days off for the New Year in 2024, many people are opting for short trips to destinations close to Hanoi.