Hanoi will pilot its first low-emission zone around Hoan Kiem Lake from July 1, with a roadmap to expand restrictions across Ring Road 1 by 2030.

Hanoi has proposed that starting from 2028 it will begin collecting fees from cars and motorbikes entering the area within Ring Road 1 in order to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.

Hanoi plans to encourage restrictions on gasoline-powered ride-hailing motorbikes before introducing a full ban in low-emission zones from January 2027 under a phased transition strategy.

Experts say Hanoi must carefully assess a range of factors - from congestion and air pollution concerns to public transport capacity and social consensus - before moving ahead with plans to charge vehicles entering the city center.

Hanoi has postponed approval of its low-emission zone proposal and clean-vehicle subsidy plan pending further review and public consultation.

Hanoi has proposed a pilot low-emission zone around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter beginning July 1, 2026, but has dropped earlier plans to ban petrol-powered motorcycles outright in the city center.

Residents living within Hanoi's Ring Road 1 area could receive direct financial support and free bus travel under a new proposal promoting electric vehicle adoption.

Under a new circular, the exchange of greenhouse gas emission quotas and carbon credits is conducted on the domestic carbon credit exchange through the carbon trading system, which is interconnected with the national registration system.

Hanoi plans to provide financial support ranging from VND5 million to VND20 million ($190-$770), depending on eligibility groups, to encourage residents to replace gasoline-powered motorbikes with electric vehicles.

As many as 70,000 tonnes of rice have so far been granted the “Low-emission Green Vietnamese Rice” label, following the first shipment of more than 400 tonnes exported by the Trung An Company to Japan in June 2025.

Hanoi’s plan to pilot low-emission zones in the city center from July 1 is facing a major obstacle: the capital’s chronic shortage of parking infrastructure.

Hanoi’s People’s Council has postponed consideration of a draft resolution related to low-emission zones within Ring Road 1, including proposed restrictions on gasoline-powered vehicles.

Authorities in Hanoi are preparing to pilot a low-emission zone in the Hoan Kiem core area from July 1, 2026, with residents expected to register roadmaps for switching away from petrol-powered motorbikes during the first phase of implementation.

Hanoi is considering a proposal to restrict gasoline-powered ride-hailing motorbikes and delivery drivers from operating within designated low-emission zones, as part of efforts to reduce urban air pollution.

Hanoi will begin testing a low-emission zone in Hoan Kiem from July 1, with designated parking areas aimed at easing the shift away from high-emission vehicles.

From July, gasoline motorbikes may be restricted during peak periods in Hoan Kiem under a new emissions plan.

Hanoi’s low-emission zone rollout from July is driving a shift toward electric two-wheelers as fuel costs rise and petrol vehicle restrictions tighten.

Tightened registration regulations have caused the used car market to turn quiet. Many dealers report a decrease in the number of customers as buyers become more hesitant due to concerns over emission inspection risks.

Representatives of energy, coal – mineral, cement, and building materials enterprises said that the implementation of emission quota allocation must strike a balance between emission reduction targets and the maintenance of growth momentum.