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Bicycle-sharing service to be piloted in Hanoi this Tet

Hanoi will pilot the public bicycle-sharing service in Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh districts during the Lunar New Year 2023 (Tet).

Hanoi’s chairman vows to revoke pending projects

Thousands of unimplemented projects in Hanoi, including those without clear information about investors, will be revoked, said Hanoi’s Chairman Tran Sy Thanh.

Tu Lien kumquat village enters Tet season

Tu Lien kumquat village in Tu Lien ward, Tay Ho district, Hanoi is very busy these days.

Air pollution in Hanoi ’very unhealthy’

People should wear face masks that can help protect users from fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Hanoi to address traffic congestion through increased investment in transport

This year, Hanoi plans to increase investment in transport infrastructure and accelerate the progress of technical infrastructure investment projects, and major transport works to alleviate traffic congestion in the city.

Hanoi aims to become science-technology hub of Southeast Asia

According to the municipal People’s Committee, the capital city has defined science-technology as a decisive factor in boosting economic growth and improving productivity, quality and efficiency of all socio-economic activities.

Hanoi orders withdrawal of sidewalk parking permits to prevent pavement damage

Under the orders of the Hanoi People's Committee, many districts have begun to withdraw parking permits on the sidewalks to avoid pavement damage and subsidence, especially on newly paved streets.

Substandard construction, maintenance blamed for paving stones’ deterioration in Hanoi

The reasons for deterioration of paving stones in Hanoi is that construction failed to meet technical requirements and the maintenance has been not given enough attention.

Hanoi needs huge capital to rebuild old apartment buildings

Hanoi needs huge capital to build houses for resettlement and arrange temporary accommodations for owners and tenants while rebuilding old apartments in the 2021-2025 period.

Hanoi adds nearly 2,500 coach trips for the New Year holidays

People will have a three-day holiday for the New Year, and another seven-day for the traditional Lunar New Year celebrations.

Hanoi strives for GRDP per capita of over US$6,300 in 2023

Hanoi is aiming for its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) per capita to reach about 150 million VND (6,348 USD) by 2023.

Hanoi to pilot bike rental service in six urban districts

Hanoi has approved a year-long pilot bike rental service programme in Hoan Kiem, Tay Ho, Dong Da, Ba Dinh, Hai Ba Trung, and Thanh Xuan districts.

Urban areas, parks to be built on Red River alluvium grounds

Hanoi authorities plan to build new urban areas and eco-friendly housing, and develop open space with parks, urban squares and flood parks on thousands of hectares on the alluvium grounds of the Red River area.

Hanoi to turn middle alluvium ground into park

One more park has been designed for Hanoians. However, it is still unclear when the project will appear, as a number of other projects are still on paper or pending.

Experts call for Hanoi to become a 'creative city'

Cultural industry development is a new issue, and Hanoi does not have much experience promoting its potential advantages.

Hanoi construction density from above

Many areas in Hanoi have seen high construction density with houses and high buildings due to rapid urbanisation.

People must live in rooms of at least 8sq.m to register for permanent residence

The Hanoi People’s Council plans to require at least 8 sq m of living space in state-owned properties and 20 sq m in non-state owned properties for registered permanent residence.

Voters question effectiveness of BRT, call for improvements

The Hanoi People's Committee cited data showing that between 2017 to 2019, the total number of passengers using BRT fluctuated between 4.9-5.5 million/year and increased year by year.

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.