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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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