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New rules on filling in natural lakes needed

In 2010, Hanoi Party Committee passed a policy on checking and retaining natural lakes to protect the landscapes. But no one has counted the number of existing lakes.

Amazon Web Services to set up local zone in Hanoi

Amazon Web Services Inc (AWS) has announced plans to launch a new AWS Local Zone in Hanoi.

Covid-19 stokes parental concerns after schools reopen in Hanoi

School authorities and parents in Hanoi are worried about the rising number of Covid-19 infections among students and teachers.

Hanoi's pedestrian streets could reopen in March

The pedestrian areas surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake in the centre of Hanoi are set to reopen in early March after nearly a year of closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Hanoi needs amended city plan

Some content in the general plan for Hanoi (Plan 1259) has become outdated after 10 years, hindering the city’s development.

Hanoi spends nearly 80 million USD ensuring traffic safety in 2021-25

The capital city of Hanoi will spend a total of over 1.8 trillion VND (79.1 million USD) on mitigating traffic congestion and ensuring traffic safety in the city for the 2021-2025 period.

Hanoi releases tourism recovery roadmap for 2022 – 2023

Hanoi will focus on serving domestic visitors with COVID-19 preventive rules remaining in place during the first stage of its tourism recovery roadmap from 2022 – 2023, recently released by the local authorities.

Motorbike taxis resume in Hanoi after six-month pause

Motorbike taxis can resume in Hanoi on Tuesday after a six-month year hiatus due to COVID-19, according to the capital city’s transport department.

Hanoi cinemas set to reopen on February 10 after months of closure

The administration of Hanoi has decided to reopen all cinemas throughout the capital city, starting on February 10, after months of closure due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hanoi needs ‘multi-central’ areas

It is difficult for Hanoi to develop a center with the current transport system. Expansion to the suburbs is inevitable. Many major cities in the region do the same.

First Omicron community case in Hanoi recovers

The first locally acquired Omicron case in Hanoi capital has recovered from the virus, the Hanoi Department of Health announced on January 26 evening.

Hanoi’s cinemas ready to reopen

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and relevant agencies to consider the reopening of cinemas in Hanoi.

The largest peach blossom garden in Hanoi

Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ornamental peach blossom market is booming.

Hanoi’s largest fish market on the most special day of the year

Only once a year, Yen So fish market is ‘dyed’ in red by carp.

COVID-19 outbreak forces suspension of Hanoi spring festivals

Many spring festivals in the capital city of Hanoi will be halted for the second straight year due to complicated COVID-19 developments.

Hanoi cancels fireworks display on lunar New Year’s Eve

Hanoi will not set off fireworks on lunar New Year’s Eve this year in an effort to focus on the ongoing COVID-19 fight and protect local people’s life.

Small traders branch out to reach custom

While traditional handicraft and art sectors have been struggling in recent times, a number of art galleries and art trading companies in Hanoi have increased their online business to adapt to the changing situation.

COVID-19 forces suspension of Hanoi spring festivals

Many spring festivals in the capital city of Hanoi will be halted as it is applying COVID-19 preventive measures.

Hanoi to establish 2-5 new industrial parks by 2025

The Hanoi government has approved a plan to establish an additional two to five new industrial parks (IPs) in the 2021-2025 period.

Which means of transport will Hanoians use in the next five years?

Hanoi plans to build three urban railway lines in the next five years.