Sidewalks must be at least 3m wide (except for those in the Old Quarter) to accommodate pedestrians, utilities and commercial activities, with at least 1.5m of sidewalk width dedicated to pedestrian use.

Hanoi’s total state budget revenue from January-November reached 447.2 trillion VND (17.6 billion USD), surpassing the yearly estimate by 9.5% and marking an 18.3% year-on-year increase, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

Five individuals have been detained in Hanoi for orchestrating a scheme to manipulate land auctions, including placing a record bid of VND 30 billion ($1.18 million) per square meter.

Hanoi’s Culinary Culture Festival featured a pho-making robot, artisan sausage-making, and a showcase of local and international delicacies, delighting thousands.

Following General Secretary To Lam’s directive, Hanoi authorities are expediting the clean-up and revitalization of the To Lich River, supported by new wastewater treatment infrastructure.

In a quiet corner of Hanoi, 61-year-old Nguyen Ngoc Quang and his pet duck Pac Pac have become local celebrities, charming passersby with their unique bond.

Hanoi architectural works in 1954 - 1986 period are also considered a valuable heritage, which for many decades were overlooked and forgotten.

Despite an $800 million investment in the Yen Xa Wastewater Treatment Project, Hanoi’s To Lich River continues to suffer from untreated sewage and persistent delays.

With 647 meters of tunnel excavated at a depth of 17.8 meters, Hanoi’s Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station metro line is setting new milestones in urban infrastructure development.

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution has consistently exceeded safety standards in Hà Nội and nearby provinces such as Bắc Ninh and Thái Nguyên since 2019.

Nguyễn Hoàng Phương, an expert from Net Zero Vietnam, suggested a fee system for vehicles entering Hà Nội’s centre. The proceeds, he said, can be used to invest in green infrastructure such as electric buses to promote green transition.

The fundamental solution to reversing the worsening pollution lies in ’greening’ millions of vehicles

Authorities in Hanoi have safely handled an M-118 bomb found near Long Bien Bridge, weighing over 1.3 tons and containing a significant explosive payload.

Hanoi has greenlit plans for a modern, large-scale theater on the Quang An Peninsula, alongside cultural parks and recreational areas, to create a vibrant hub by West Lake.

As tourists flock to Hanoi’s Train Street, experts debate whether safety measures or outright bans are the solution to its growing popularity.

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution has consistently exceeded safety standards in Hà Nội and nearby provinces such as Bắc Ninh and Thái Nguyên since 2019.

Authorities in Hanoi are considering relocating the railway from the city center as Train Street cafés continue to defy prohibitions.

Nearly 150 sets of human remains were discovered during a drainage system upgrade on Tay Son Street in Hanoi, marking the latest in a series of similar finds in the area.

Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee, Tran Sy Thanh, has approved the investment policy for constructing three major bridges - Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao, and Ngoc Hoi - using public funds during the 2025–2030 period.

By 2035, Hanoi aims to transition 50% of its buses to electric vehicles and the remaining 50% to those powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG).