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Hanoi cracks down on illegal taxis and unauthorised bus stops

Signage indicating speed limits will be put up around bus stations to improve traffic flow and safety.

Hanoi's police clarify residence declaration regulations for foreigners

The Hanoi Department of Public Security on May 31 verified the information about procedures for foreigners leaving Vietnam.

Hanoi submits plan to build urban railway network by 2035

Hanoi plans to complete construction of 96.8 kilometers and fulfill preparations for investment in 301 kilometers of urban railways by 2030 with total investment of $14.6 billion. All railway projects are expected to be completed by 2035.

Hanoi attracts $1.12b in from foreign investment in five months

Hanoi attracted US$1.12 billion in foreign direct investment in the first five months of 2024.

Five people rescued from house fire in Hanoi

This is the latest in a series of fire in Hanoi, after an apartment fire in Trung Kinh claiming 14 lives on the night of May 24.

Hanoi to allocate funds for drone spraying of chemicals

Hà Nội plans to trial the use of drones to spray fertiliser and pesticides on the region’s rice fields.

Hanoi to host Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships

As many as 316 athletes from 14 Asian countries and territories will compete at the ninth Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships, scheduled for June 8-10 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Gymnastics Federation said on May 29.

Hanoi aims to complete nearly 100 kilometers of urban railways by 2030

Hanoi has set ambitious targets to complete 96.8 kilometers of urban railway by 2030 and extend the network to 550 kilometers by 2045.

Hybrid rollerblade dance show comes to Youth Theatre

A contemporary dance show with performers on inline roller skates will feature choreographer-dancer Xuan Le at the Vietnam Youth Theatre in Hanoi on June 4.

Politburo approves myriad solutions for Hanoi's development

The Politburo has approved a series of proposals for Hanoi's master plan through 2045 with a vision to 2065 that focuses on developing the city's nightlife and transport infrastructure.

Hanoi asked to promote night-time economic development

Turning Hanoi into a safe, bustling, attractive and unique destination with night-time economic trademark is a main content in the Politburo's Conclusion No. 80-KL/TU on the planning of Hanoi in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.

‘If we continue this way, we’ll never have urban railways’: official

The execution of most urban railway projects has been going very slowly, as problems still have not been solved.

PM orders investigation into fire that killed 14 in Hanoi

The fire broke out just before 1am at a rented building in a narrow alleyway on Trung Kinh Street.

Boarding house fire leaves 14 dead in Hanoi, mostly students

At least 14 people were killed and three others were injured in a blaze at a house in an alley on Trung Kinh Street in Trung Hoa Ward of Hanoi’s Cau Giay District in the early morning of May 24.

Model of traffic safety around schools to be multiplied across Hanoi

This pilot programme targets several schools in the districts of Ha Dong, Bac Tu Liem, and Quoc Oai.

With its 'gold mine' of resources, Hanoi needs to develop more strongly: experts

Former Vice Standing Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council Phung Huu Phu has questioned how well Hanoi has used its "gold mine" of resources to develop.

Hanoi Metro announces profit from the Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro line

This marks the second consecutive year the company has reported a positive profit after seven years of losses.

Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park to be developed into green tech district

Hoa Lac in the future will be a green technology district, an urban center in the western part of Hanoi, with a total area of 251 square kilometers and population of 1.2 million by 2045.

Hanoi streets decorated for President Ho Chi Minh's birthday celebrations

Streets across the capital have been adorned with national flags, flowers, and banners to mark President Ho Chi Minh’s 134th birthday on May 19.

Hanoi earmarks US$55.4 billion to build 600-km metro network by 2045

The completed metro system is projected to carry around 3.2 million daily trips, making up 35-40% of public transport in urban hubs and 20% in suburban zones.