A government inspection reveals serious gaps in planning and execution, leaving critical housing needs unmet in the capital.

Digital transformation is accelerating the expansion and appeal of Hanoi’s metro system, positioning urban rail as a key pillar of sustainable transport amid mounting congestion and pollution pressures.

Hanoi is rolling out solutions to support enterprises in transitioning public transport from petrol- and diesel-powered buses to electric and clean energy-fueled vehicles, aiming for all buses in the city to go green by 2030.

A week-long series of cultural activities is set to enliven the Book Street in Hanoi from April 21 to 27, as the capital celebrates VN Book and Reading Culture Day 2026 with author exchanges, book launches, and reader-focused promotions.

By 2035, Hanoi is expected to become a “civilised – cultured – modern – happy” city, serving as a leading economic, educational, healthcare, and innovation hub in the Asia-Pacific region.

Hanoi is steadily rolling out hundreds of electric buses, raising the proportion of green-energy vehicles in its public transport network to over 40 percent.

Hanoi’s tourism sector is expecting a sharp rise in holiday revenue as it rolls out a clearer growth strategy focused not just on visitor numbers but on the “depth of value”.

Hanoi has begun taking early steps to breathe new life into its heritage by using modern technologies, steadily fostering smart tourism and building a digital technology industry.

Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on May 4, 2025, on private sector development is emerging as a fresh catalyst for Hanoi’s business community, particularly in traditionally complex fields like transport and urban infrastructure.

A shift toward greener transport is underway in Hanoi, but not without challenges for everyday commuters.

Hanoi will put an additional 53 electric buses into operation from April 18, according to the municipal Department of Construction.

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.

Hanoi has begun taking early steps to breathe new life into its heritage by using modern technologies, steadily fostering smart tourism and building a digital technology industry.

Hanoi Museum has been officially recognized as a tourism destination of the capital, marking a significant milestone that reflects its growing role beyond a traditional cultural institution.

National Assembly Chair Tran Thanh Man has pointed out that if strong delegation, strict oversight and high transparency are evenly balanced, the revised Capital Law will serve as a springboard to help Hanoi address four major bottlenecks.

City leaders push for timely completion of Tu Lien and Tran Hung Dao bridges to ease congestion and drive development.

Hanoi introduces multiple route options to reduce pressure on key gateways during the festive period.

Since 2016, the Party organisation, administration, and people of Hanoi have contributed more than 430 billion VND (16.3 million USD) to the fund, including over 76 billion VND raised in 2025 alone.

Although traffic police forces have not yet penalized pickup truck drivers for traveling into Hanoi's inner city, this does not mean that such "relaxation" about new regulations will last forever.

Dr Hoang Dinh Phi has suggested that not all universities in Hanoi should be relocated and schools with deep historical roots should be retained to maintain the vitality of the inner city.