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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.

Hanoi's appearance expected to change in years to come

Hanoi plans to build four satellite cities, an airport in the southern part, and complete an urban railway network in upcoming years.

Design contest for cultural park in Red River’s middle, riverside areas

A competition has been launched to seek creative design ideas for planning a multi-functional cultural park on the Hong (Red) River.

Hanoi to implement cashless payment for administrative procedures starting June

Starting from June 1, the one-stop-shop departments at all levels in Hanoi will implement cashless payment solutions for fees and charges associated with administrative procedure applications.

Hanoi needs more than US$55 billlion for urban railway network

The Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) estimates that US$55.442 billion is needed in investment to complete the network of urban railway lines, contributing to reducing current urban traffic congestion.

Hanoi’s wastewater project to undergo trial operation

Once the project is officially operational, waste water from 150 main sewers along the banks of the To Lich River will be collected and treated before being discharged into the river.

Hanoi pilots parking cashless payment

The pilots began on April 15 and in spite of some early problems, drivers have been generally positive.

Hanoi lacks effective solutions to protect lakes from illegal encroachment

It is time to put in place strong and fundamental solutions to protect lakes and ponds, to protect the city’s green lungs.

Hanoi’s pedestrian bridge with contemporary art installations put into use

The Tran Nhat Duat pedestrian bridge with contemporary art installations in Hanoi downtown officially opened to traffic on May 3.

Hanoi actively protects trees during storm season

During the storm season, the risk of trees falling is always present. Typically, in the heavy rain last Saturday evening, more than 400 trees fell across the city.

Hanoi's logistics industry development fails to meet potential

The development of Hanoi's logistics sector has failed to meet its full potential despite the city's favourable geographic location as the heart of the northern key economic region.

Hanoi pilots fire management, warning application

It is anticipated that the city will officially run the application by December this year.

Aquarium Pedestrian Bridge adds to Hanoi's charm

Contemporary art installations on the Tran Nhat Duat pedestrian bridge contribute to the promotion of pedestrian traffic and the beautification of Hanoi's urban space.

Hanoi arteries get gridlocked as people flock to hometown on holiday

On April 27, the first day of the five-day holiday period, people thronged Hanoi’s gateways to return to their hometown, causing traffic to become overloaded.

Capital Planning, a breakthrough in urban space development

One of the core contents of the planning is the urban space development plan, creating a breakthrough in the development of the capital city.

Hanoi named among world’s 100 smartest cities

The capital city of Hanoi has moved up three places from 2023 to reach 97th in the 2024 Smart City Index.