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Hanoi Golf Tourism Week 2022 to kick off in October

The event is hope to create a foundation for Hanoi tourism to attract international luxury travelers.

Hanoi set to allocate US$2.2 billion for public investment in 2023

Hanoi is set to allocate VND52.6 trillion (US$2.23 billion) for public projects in 2023, up 1.97% from the amount for 2022.

Hanoi transport projects to get extra US$1.27 billion

The Economic and Budget Commission under the Hanoi People's Council has agreed to supplement VND30 trillion (US$1.28 billion) of the city's mobilised capital to implement key transport projects.

Should Hanoi pilot bicycle-only lanes?

The Hanoi People’s Committee has recently announced a pilot plan to build lanes exclusively for bicycles in a bid to reduce congestion in the coming time.

Hanoi to build six more parks

The Hanoi government has decided to establish a steering committee for park and flower garden upgrading and building projects in charge of developing six more parks in the 2021-2025 period.

Hanoi will have 10 more bridges over the Red River

In addition to completing the construction of 7 ring roads, Hanoi will build more bridges over the Red River to meet the travel needs of the people.

Hanoi builds a roadmap for evaluating motorcycle emissions

Hanoi plans to limit motorcycles failing to meet emission standards in certain areas and consider charging vehicles for their emissions.

Hanoi to host international circus festival this December

Circus performers from 20 foreign countries are set to join Vietnamese artists at the International Circus Festival 2022 which will be held in Hanoi from December 1 to December 10.

Fire risks in Hanoi

During the 2016-2021 period, Hanoi recorded 2,961 fires and explosions, which killed 74 people and injured 133 others, causing damages worth nearly VND1 trillion.

Hanoi to assess motorbike emissions from 2024

Hanoi would organize yearly emission evaluation trials for motorbikes that have been used for at least five years starting from 2024 in a bid to protect air quality and restrict motorbikes.

Hundreds of millions of USD poured into drainage system repair, but Hanoi still floods

After the historic flood in 2008, Hanoi spent trillions of VND to build a drainage system and pump stations. However, the city is still flooded after every downpour.

Hanoi to inspect fire prevention at all karaoke parlors

Half a month after the karaoke parlor fire in Cau Giay District, the Hanoi People's Committee has asked districts to inspect all karaoke parlors and bars and handle violations.

Hanoi’s three largest parks are seriously degraded

Many public works in the parks of Thu Le, Bach Thao, and Thong Nhat in Hanoi are in disrepair, affecting urban beauty and public experiences.

Influenza A outbreak causes vaccine shortage in Hanoi

Hanoi is facing an influenza A vaccine shortage.

92 old architecture works in Hanoi to be conserved

The Department of Construction, Planning and Architecture of Hanoi has announced a plan to preserve 92 unique architectural works in the city.

Hanoi to expand network of vending machines

Hanoi is installing vending machines in more public spaces to better serve consumers, Acting Director of the municipal Department of Industry and Trade Tran Thi Phuong Lan said.

The Moffatts and 911 schedule Hanoi performance

Some of the world’s leading bands, including The Moffatts and 911, are set to play a concert at Yen So Park-Gamuda Land in Hoang Mai district of Hanoi on August 6.

Hanoi's transport department proposes more vehicles using the exclusive BRT lane

Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed the municipal People's Committee to allow passenger cars with 24 seats or more, official vehicles, ambulances and fire trucks to use Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes in the capital.

Hanoi’s waste-to-energy plant still on trial run as garbage piles up on streets

A representative of the Soc Son waste-to-energy Plant affirmed that technically the plant can be put into operation but some administrative procedures are still needed.

Public bicycles hoped to change travel habits in Hanoi

Residents and tourists in Hanoi will soon have more options for getting around after the city’s authorities approved 200 public bicycle stations.