Following the Prime Minister’s directive, Hanoi is planning to reduce gasoline and diesel-powered cars and motorbikes.

Hanoi plans to launch a technology exchange in early 2026 as part of efforts to promote innovation and R&D commercialisation, and accelerate the city’s transition towards a knowledge-based economy.

As Wipha makes landfall, Hanoi could face wind gusts up to level 8 and flash floods due to heavy rainfall.

Torrential rains from Storm No. 3 are expected to flood many Hanoi streets, with water levels surpassing half a meter in some districts.

From July 2026, Hanoi will begin banning gas-powered motorbikes in central districts, raising questions about what happens to millions of vehicles.

Metro Lines 2 and 5 in Hanoi are scheduled to break ground in October and December 2025, marking major steps in the capital’s urban transport development.

Nguyen Trung Chinh, chair of CMC Corporation, says that to attract technology talent, Hanoi needs not only attractive policies but also the courage to experiment with entirely new models, breakthrough approaches, and institutional frameworks.

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved an investment project worth 383 billion VND (14.63 million USD) to prevent local flooding in some areas in the inner city.

Hanoi is urgently finalizing procedures to start construction on two metro lines this year while proposing government approval for the location and scale of a railway complex project.

Hanoi eyes gas bike ban, but success depends on public transit, infrastructure, and equity.

To reduce traffic congestion and environmental pollution, Hanoi is implementing a roadmap to restrict and eventually ban gasoline-powered motorcycles, initially within Ring Road 1 by mid-2026.

Starting 2026, Hanoi will phase out single-use plastics in hotels, shops, and daily activities to combat plastic waste.

The capital is rapidly preparing for the 80th anniversary of National Day with parades, exhibitions, and nationwide celebrations.

Directive 20 lays the groundwork for Vietnam’s capital to go electric by mid-2026.

Government monitoring apps record elevated AQI levels, with health officials urging reduced outdoor activity and personal protection.

The Hanoi Innovation Centre is expected to help concentrate resources and create breakthroughs for rapid and sustainable growth.

A major blood donation campaign in Hanoi is calling on the community to give the gift of life, aiming to collect at least 4,000 units of blood between July 18 and 27.

Hanoi will offer maximum support, targeting the right user groups, to ensure the most favorable conditions for residents within Ring Road 1 and those who frequently travel into the area.

A new directive banning gasoline motorbikes from Hanoi’s inner Ring Road 1 by July 2026 has sparked widespread public debate.

Hanoi’s proposed ban on gasoline motorbikes is boosting demand for electric alternatives and reshaping the market.