The Hanoi Police Department has mobilized a massive operation to combat crime, ensure public safety, and enhance traffic management before, during, and after the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet).

Starting in 2025, Hanoi will trial low-emission zones in Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem districts, raising questions about how residents and workers will adapt to stricter vehicle restrictions.

As part of a citywide pollution reduction effort, Hanoi will ban high-emission vehicles in selected districts and support residents in transitioning to clean energy transport.

Hanoi has approved a master plan for Soc Son Urban Subdivision Zone 3, featuring a $420 million horse racing track alongside parks, schools, and hospitals.

The initiative is aimed at reducing traffic congestion, improving transportation infrastructure, boosting the city’s socio-economic growth and mitigating environmental pollution.

Hanoi’s authorities have granted approval for more than 1,200 apartments in two prominent residential projects, Lumi Hanoi and Heritage West Lake, to be sold to foreign buyers.

Hanoi’s intention to require motorbike taxi drivers to have an official practice card is facing strong opposition from drivers and economists.

Proposals for fees and charges for pollution-emitting vehicles travelling in low-emission zones are expected to be imposed too.

As Christmas is less than two weeks away, the gift and decoration market in Hanoi is becoming bustling with a variety of eye-catching products at affordable prices.

While the path to redeveloping Hanoi’s old apartment buildings is fraught with challenges, the city remains committed to its vision.

With rewards now up to 15 times higher, Hanoi’s top-performing students and their teachers are set to benefit from the city’s focus on education.

Starting in 2025, Hanoi will allocate surplus wage reform funds to provide additional income for over 40,000 civil servants and public employees.

Hanoi has reduced the Yen Xa Wastewater Treatment System budget by over VND 5 trillion, citing updated valuations and a revised project timeline.

Two concerts and television shows titled ’Anh Trai Vượt Ngàn Trông Gai’ (Call Me By Fire Vietnam) and ’Anh Trai Say Hi’ (Say Hi Never Say Goodbye), held in Hà Nội this December were an early present for thousands of young music fans.

Hanoi has proposed hiring digital transformation and administrative reform experts at competitive salaries to enhance the efficiency of its Public Administration Service Center.

Sidewalks must be at least 3m wide (except for those in the Old Quarter) to accommodate pedestrians, utilities and commercial activities, with at least 1.5m of sidewalk width dedicated to pedestrian use.

Hanoi’s total state budget revenue from January-November reached 447.2 trillion VND (17.6 billion USD), surpassing the yearly estimate by 9.5% and marking an 18.3% year-on-year increase, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

Five individuals have been detained in Hanoi for orchestrating a scheme to manipulate land auctions, including placing a record bid of VND 30 billion ($1.18 million) per square meter.

Hanoi’s Culinary Culture Festival featured a pho-making robot, artisan sausage-making, and a showcase of local and international delicacies, delighting thousands.

Following General Secretary To Lam’s directive, Hanoi authorities are expediting the clean-up and revitalization of the To Lich River, supported by new wastewater treatment infrastructure.