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Permanent Court of Arbitration rep. office inaugurated in Vietnam

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Secretary General Marcin Czepelak cut the red ribbon inaugurating the PCA Representative Office in Hanoi on November 24.

Another Hanoi's urban rail system to be tested early next month

The Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station urban rail system in the capital city will undergo a test run starting from December 5 in limited conditions, according Sytra – the consulting contractor of the project.

Hanoi’s new walking space to offer visitors unique culinary and cultural experience

The area aims to bolster cultural and architectural values and enhance urban aesthetics.

Hanoi proposes to pilot bicycle-sharing service in six urban districts

Hanoi’s Department of Transport has proposed that the city’s People's Committee allow Tri Nam Group to pilot a bicycle-sharing service in six city districts.

Hanoi speeds up construction of nine new parks

Park development is one of the critical tasks of local authorities to make Hanoi a worth-living city.

Hanoi to say no to plastic bags in wet markets from 2023

Hanoi will create a favorable environment for the capital’s potential enterprises to connect investment and business with those operating in the international supply chain network.

Hanoi to open 4th pedestrian zone

The new walking area is subject to entertainment and cultural activities, promoting Hanoi tourism, especially in the downtown district of Hai Ba Trung.

Hanoi proposes investment of US$18-million bridge crossing Day River

The investment capital for the project would come from the city's budget, and the bridge's construction is planned for 2023-2026.

Hanoi Old Quarter: Exceptional activities to celebrate Vietnam's Cultural Heritage Day

The fascinating cultural events aim to introduce precious tangible and intangible heritages of Vietnam to the public and international friends.

Hanoi to invite foreign consultants to make planning

Hanoi is committed to further enhancing urban planning and management quality, ensuring effective utilization of natural resources and environmental protection.

Hanoi details bicycle-for-rent plan

According to the Hanoi Department of Transport, the bike sharing service will enhance the quality of public transport and reduce environmental pollution.

Hanoians look forward to large amusement park after years of delays

Sixty-eight years have elapsed since the capital city's liberation day (October 10, 1954), but Hanoi still doesn’t have an amusement park that fits the scale and stature of the city and its 10 million residents.

Old, dilapidated university dormitories in Hanoi are in dire need of renovation

The Ministry of Education and Training is developing standards for higher education institutions, including that dormitories and facilities must comply with regulations and provide accommodation for at least 25 per cent of the total students.

Hanoi's West Lake gets facelift

West Lake is famous for its serene and tranquil beauty, the density of solemn historical relics, pagodas, and rows of restaurants and coffee shops.

Gas stations closed for petrol shortage, street petrol vendors rampant in Hanoi

It is common to see makeshift petrol stalls on Hanoi pavements as petrol stations have temporarily shut or restricted sales, citing tight supplies and loss-making operations.

Severe air pollution in Hanoi to last until at least this weekend

Severe air pollution in the capital city is forecast to linger until at least this weekend, leaving much of the city clouded in smog.

Hanoi needs better management at parks

Living in concrete houses and lusting for greenery, Hanoians often hesitate to enter parks because each park has its own way of management.

Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival slated for December

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival will take place from December 2-4 at the pedestrian street area around Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake in downtown Hanoi, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

High-rises, not parks, built on land where hospitals, factories once stood in Hanoi

Hanoi’s authorities are prioritizing land in the inner city for greenery development. However, multi-story buildings, not public parks, have been built on the land where factories, hospitals and universities were located.

Hanoi's first nightlife district inaugurated

Open daily from 4pm until 2am, the district offers visitors exciting gastronomy, entertainment and shopping experiences.