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Hanoi decides to continue to build Belt Road 5

Hanoi plans to build Belt Road No 5 prior to 2027. The route is expected to have a length of over 300 kilometers. The section road through Hanoi will be 48 kilometers long with six lanes.

Hanoi chairman thanks Blackpink

Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, Tran Sy Thanh, has just sent a thank-you letter to Kpop group Blackpink after their successful concerts.

Hanoi attracts nearly 2.3 bln USD of FDI in 7 months

Hanoi attracted nearly 2.3 billion USD of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of this year, with 233 new projects worth 97.5 million USD and 108 projects permitted to increase investment capital by 193.5 million USD.

Hanoi hoped to host more int’l cultural events to fuel tourism

Hanoi has gained initial tourism success from the two Born Pink shows by world-famous K-pop girl group Blackpink, and the city is hoped to host similar international-level events to give further boost to tourism development.

Station planning report for the Hanoi railway routes published

A report on the planning of railway routes and stations in Hanoi was published by the Transport Design Consultancy Corporation (TEDI) and the Centre for Transport Development and Investment Consulting (CCTDI).

A Hanoi artisan creates woodblock for over four decades

Pham Ngoc Toan is one of the last artisans that still hold on to the craft of hand-carving wood stamp in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Hoa Lac: Large satellite city among Hanoi’s 5 new cities

Covering up to 17,000 hectares, Hoa Lac will be the largest satellite town among five planned urban centers around Hanoi, along with Xuan Mai, Dong Anh, Me Linh and Soc Son.

Commuters discouraged from using public transport due to weather

Although Hanoi's buses have been equipped with air conditioning, those who do not exercise often and sweat during summer are still hesitant to use public transport.

Hanoi aims to become “City of Events”

The city has stepped up its efforts to become a hub of innovation in the region and home to a wide variety of cultural events both nationally and internationally.

Hanoi seeks to attract foreign tourists in wake of Blackpink fever

Hanoi will take advantage of international music events to attract tourists.

Quirky tunnel-like alleys at the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Despite its dense and compact living space, the Old Quarter has the charm of a “living tradition” in the eyes of visitors: full of energy, creative chaos, and dazzling colors.

Hanoi sees development prospects of real estate market in East: experts

Synchronous development of transport infrastructure and abundant land in the east of Hanoi will attract investors, although the city's whole real estate market has gloomy forecasts for development, according to experts.

Hanoi short on public schools, plans to construct more

About 33,000 students, accounting for 44.3 per cent of the total, were left with no choice but to enrol in private high schools, continuation schools or vocational schools.

Hanoians indifferent towards pedestrian tunnels

Pedestrians have been for years indifferent towards pedestrian tunnels. Some tunnels on National Highway No 5 have been closed for not being used by anyone.

MoET asked to report record low enrollment rate in class 10 in Hanoi

Following press articles about the record low enrollment rate in class 10 in public schools in the 2023-2024 school year in Hanoi, the Minister of Education and Training was requested to report on this issue to the Prime Minister.

Hanoi to have two new cities by 2045

Hanoi is planning the inauguration of two new cities to the north and west of the Red River with a total population of 4.45 million people by 2045.

Capital region’s second airport expected by 2050, to serve int'l flights

The investment is estimated at about VNĐ420 trillion (US$18 billion), mobilised from the State budget, non-budget capital and other legal capital sources.

Hanoi begins legal proceedings against former policemen killing people’s goats

The Hanoi People’s Procuracy on Friday began legal proceedings against three former policemen for robbery.

Hanoi to offer public bicycle service from September

From September, people in Hanoi can enjoy public bicycle service at a cost from 5,000-10,000 VND (0.21-0.42 USD) for 30 minutes of use, Do Ba Dan, Chairman of Tri Nam Group, the investor in the project, said on July 5.

Red River North city to be new growth pole for Hanoi

With great potential and advantage of being located near Noi Bai International Airport, the connection point of the East-West corridor, the city in the northern part of the Red River will be the new growth pole of the capital city.