Hanoi police have arrested and charged a man with murder in connection with a devastating café fire that claimed 11 lives on December 18.

Stalled urban projects in Me Linh, some delayed for over a decade, are under review by Hanoi for continuation or termination.

With over 8 million motor vehicles contributing to dangerous pollution levels, Hanoi will implement low-emission zones and encourage the use of clean transport.

Hanoi’s air pollution has reached dangerous levels, with PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations exceeding safe limits, posing significant health risks for residents.

The Hanoi Centre for Disease Control has been tightening health checks at the Noi Bai International Airport amid Congo mysterious disease outbreak.

Hanoi’s per capita gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is expected to hit 45,000 - 46,000 USD while the urbanisation rate reach 80-85% by 2050, according to a newly-approved master plan for Hanoi in the 2021 - 2030 period with a vision to 2050.

The Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao metro line, approved with a VND 35.588 trillion ($1.4 billion) investment, will begin construction in 2025, marking a crucial step in Hanoi’s urban transit development.

Hanoi’s Chairman Tran Sy Thanh has urged civil servants and leaders to remain calm as the city embarks on significant administrative restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and boosting efficiency.

Hanoi’s tourism sector made exceptional progress in 2024, with visitor numbers surpassing prior expectations.

The Hanoi Police Department has mobilized a massive operation to combat crime, ensure public safety, and enhance traffic management before, during, and after the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet).

Starting in 2025, Hanoi will trial low-emission zones in Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem districts, raising questions about how residents and workers will adapt to stricter vehicle restrictions.

As part of a citywide pollution reduction effort, Hanoi will ban high-emission vehicles in selected districts and support residents in transitioning to clean energy transport.

Hanoi has approved a master plan for Soc Son Urban Subdivision Zone 3, featuring a $420 million horse racing track alongside parks, schools, and hospitals.

The initiative is aimed at reducing traffic congestion, improving transportation infrastructure, boosting the city’s socio-economic growth and mitigating environmental pollution.

Hanoi’s authorities have granted approval for more than 1,200 apartments in two prominent residential projects, Lumi Hanoi and Heritage West Lake, to be sold to foreign buyers.

Hanoi’s intention to require motorbike taxi drivers to have an official practice card is facing strong opposition from drivers and economists.

Proposals for fees and charges for pollution-emitting vehicles travelling in low-emission zones are expected to be imposed too.

As Christmas is less than two weeks away, the gift and decoration market in Hanoi is becoming bustling with a variety of eye-catching products at affordable prices.

While the path to redeveloping Hanoi’s old apartment buildings is fraught with challenges, the city remains committed to its vision.