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Politburo Resolution: New cities to be built within Hanoi capital

The Politburo has issued a fresh Resolution which will allow Hanoi to explore the possibility of building new cities from its existing districts over the coming years to take full advantage of the capital’s development potential.

Five antique Samurai swords exhibited in Hanoi

Five antique swords are being showcased at an exhibition themed of “Art of Samurai sword”, the first of its kind held at CHỌN de l'art Auction House on Bat Trang street in Gia Lam district of Hanoi.

Street sellers under threat from controversial vending machine plan

A controversial proposal to replace street vendors with vending machines has been met with anger by those who rely on the trade.

European Literature Days 2022 to open in Hanoi, presenting classic works

People are invited to enjoy new books written by authors from European Union countries in Hanoi.

Hanoi counting down days to SEA Games extravaganza

After a bumpy year of trying to get the event up and running, Hanoi and other localities will finally host the 31st Southeast Asian Games from May 12.

Beer gardens lay in ruins after years of roaring success in Hanoi

Once the go-to place for beer lovers, beer bars and restaurants are now dilapidated and ruined because they were not able to withstand the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hanoi to set up fruit vending machines

Hanoi vice chairman Nguyen Manh Quyen has just signed a plan to install vending machines selling fruit at public places in the city by 2025.

Culture and tourist park to be built on alluvial islet in Hanoi’s Red River

Hanoi plans to develop an alluvial islet amid the Red River into a cultural and tourist park in order to explore the potential and advantages of the natural beauty of the Red River.

Capital city Hanoi to assess feasibility of new metro line

Hanoi will assess critical elements of the Hanoi Station-Hoang Mai metro line project (Line No.3) starting in 2022.

Cost of living in Hanoi highest in Vietnam

The capital city has the highest cost of living in Vietnam, according to the Spatial Cost of Living Index (SCOLI) announced recently by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Hanoi’s Old Quarter bustles again

Following the full reopening, many ancient streets around Hanoi welcomed a large number of citizens and people to play, enjoy cuisine and go shopping. This is a positive signal for the recovery of the capital city’s tourism.

Hanoi’s ‘green corridor’ still exists on paper only, needs new action plan

Hanoi is reviewing the general development planning designed 10 years ago and adjusting the planning of the city on the two banks of Red River. Where is the green corridor for Hanoi?

Hanoi lifts 9pm ban on dine-in food, beverage venues

Hanoi's authorities have allowed dine-in food and beverage venues to operate as normal, lifting the requirement to close before 9pm which has been enforced for months to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hanoi restaurants propose removing curfew

Many restaurants in Hanoi's tourist avenue of Ta Hien are calling for local authorities to remove the 9 pm curfew which has become a big challenge for them to return to normal operation.

Hanoi restores various cultural and entertainment activities

A series of cultural activities and tourism products are being reintroduced to entertain visitors to Hanoi as the Covid-19 has been contained.

Hanoi needs to apply technology to have worthy urban planning

Hanoi needs to make the best use of the technological capability of institutions and individuals to help draw up urban planning of the highest possible quality.

Hanoi considers establishment of four new cities by 2050

Hanoi's administration is considering the creation of four cities in Dong Anh, Me Linh, Soc Son and Hoa Lac by 2050.

Long Bien Bridge, connecting past and present in Hanoi

The symbolic icon and landmark of the capital city Hanoi, Long Bien Bridge, turned 120 years old on Monday.

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.