Hanoi’s second metro line is expected to operate at 35 kilometers per hour on average and 80 kilometers per hour at maximum.

The Hanoi City government has assigned the Department of Transport to team up with other relevant agencies to develop a roadmap for a green energy transition and carbon dioxide emission reduction program, moving toward using electric buses only.

The sections of track along the Hanoi-Dong Dang railway line, where trains pass close to residential houses, have been popular with tourists for many years, but also pose a major safety hazard.

A cultural exchange held between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) is set to get underway on September 17-18 on Trinh Cong Son pedestrian street in Hanoi, with the participation of over 100 Korean artists.

The event is hope to create a foundation for Hanoi tourism to attract international luxury travelers.

Hanoi is set to allocate VND52.6 trillion (US$2.23 billion) for public projects in 2023, up 1.97% from the amount for 2022.

The Economic and Budget Commission under the Hanoi People's Council has agreed to supplement VND30 trillion (US$1.28 billion) of the city's mobilised capital to implement key transport projects.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has recently announced a pilot plan to build lanes exclusively for bicycles in a bid to reduce congestion in the coming time.

The Hanoi government has decided to establish a steering committee for park and flower garden upgrading and building projects in charge of developing six more parks in the 2021-2025 period.

In addition to completing the construction of 7 ring roads, Hanoi will build more bridges over the Red River to meet the travel needs of the people.

Hanoi plans to limit motorcycles failing to meet emission standards in certain areas and consider charging vehicles for their emissions.

Circus performers from 20 foreign countries are set to join Vietnamese artists at the International Circus Festival 2022 which will be held in Hanoi from December 1 to December 10.

During the 2016-2021 period, Hanoi recorded 2,961 fires and explosions, which killed 74 people and injured 133 others, causing damages worth nearly VND1 trillion.

Hanoi would organize yearly emission evaluation trials for motorbikes that have been used for at least five years starting from 2024 in a bid to protect air quality and restrict motorbikes.

After the historic flood in 2008, Hanoi spent trillions of VND to build a drainage system and pump stations. However, the city is still flooded after every downpour.

Half a month after the karaoke parlor fire in Cau Giay District, the Hanoi People's Committee has asked districts to inspect all karaoke parlors and bars and handle violations.

Many public works in the parks of Thu Le, Bach Thao, and Thong Nhat in Hanoi are in disrepair, affecting urban beauty and public experiences.

Hanoi is facing an influenza A vaccine shortage.

The Department of Construction, Planning and Architecture of Hanoi has announced a plan to preserve 92 unique architectural works in the city.

Hanoi is installing vending machines in more public spaces to better serve consumers, Acting Director of the municipal Department of Industry and Trade Tran Thi Phuong Lan said.