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Hanoi approves pilot of e-bike sharing model serving BRT passengers

The Hanoi Department of Transport has given the green light to the pilot of an electric two-wheeler sharing model to facilitate the transit of bus rapid transit (BRT) passengers.

Investors restructuring their properties as credit tightens

Businesses are trying to restructure their properties in anticipation of credit tightening and interest rate increases.

Lessons learned from Hanoi’s flawed bus rapid transit project

Though Hanoi five years ago created a bus rapid transit (BRT) system to reduce the use of private vehicles and ease traffic jams, the goals have not been met.

Hanoi to set up 100 automatic toll stations for cars entering city

Some cars will be exempted from paying the tolls, including priority vehicles, police cars, military vehicles, ambulances, fire trucks; official vehicles; and buses.

Hanoi might charge cars entering inner-city area in 2024

The Hanoi Public Transport Management Center has proposed charging vehicles entering the city’s downtown area from 2024 to reduce vehicular traffic.

Discovering living space of Hanoians in early 20th century

The traditional customs of the people of Hanoi during the first half of the 20th century are being re-enacted at the “Nếp xưa” exhibition which is currently getting underway at Hanoi Museum.

Hanoi to develop two satellite cities

Hanoi plans to build two dependent cities north of the Red River and in the west.

Hanoi reports soaring apartment prices

Despite low liquidity, the prices of apartments in Hanoi have sharply increased due to the shortage of supply.

Historical sites that witnessed fight to protect and liberate Hanoi

As time passes, changes have been seen at the historical sites that witnessed the heroic battle of Hanoi's army and people to defend the capital, as well as the happy moment when the victorious army marched into Hanoi.

Hanoi to revive glory days of ancient palace

A series of archaeological excavations have been carried out at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel since late 2002 and unearthed evidence from many millennia in Thang Long – Hanoi.

Cat Linh-Ha Dong railway collects VND46billion in revenues in ten months, subsidy proposed

Following ten months of commercial operations, the Cat Linh - Ha Dong elevated urban railway has served more than 5.4 million passengers and taken VND46 billion (US$2 million) in revenue.

Hanoi sidewalks: More meaningful than just space

Nowhere in the world does the sidewalk offer such bustling social spaces as in Hanoi that contribute in part to Hanoi's culture.

Hanoi looks to develop satellite cities

Hanoi is planning to develop satellite urban areas as part of an effort to widen local space and ease pressure from overcrowding in the inner city.

Hanoi to spend $5.3 million to inspect old apartments

Hanoi plans to spend about VND128 billion (US$5.3 million) to appraise the quality of old apartments across the city this year.

Burning garbage in Hanoi threatens residents' health, property

There have been consecutive fires caused by people's poor awareness, who were burning garbage and straw in residential areas, causing fires recently in Hanoi.

Hanoi needs world-class entertainment sites to lure tourists

According to experts, the lack of world-class amusement and entertainment zones is a big "hole" in Hanoi's tourism.

Hanoi needs nearly US$900 million to fully convert to electric buses

Hanoi will need about 21 trillion VND (887.27 million USD at current exchange rate) in the coming years to replace all petrol- and diesel-powered public buses with electric alternatives, according to Vietnamnet e-newspaper.

South Korea’s national treasures on display in Hanoi

The event features the Baekje Heritage Site, symbolising Baekje’s splendid culture 1,400 years ago, and Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Cave.

Hanoi City suggests travel ban on tax debtors

Authorities in the capital city of Hanoi said they would coordinate with the Vietnam Immigration Department, under the Ministry of Public Security, to ban legal representatives of enterprises that owe taxes from exiting Vietnam.

Hanoi working to build own cultural brand

Hanoi is making the best use of its cultural and human resources to create internal strength and an important driving force to act for its sustainable development.