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Hanoi tests biometric metro entry to improve passenger experience

Passengers on Hanoi’s Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro can now use chip IDs, Visa cards, and the metro app to board trains.

Hanoi to ban gasoline motorbikes in Ring Road 1 starting 2026

A bold move to reduce emissions and improve air quality in Hanoi will begin in July 2026 with the ban on fossil-fueled motorbikes in the inner city.

Hanoi plans beer museum on prime factory land in Ba Dinh

The Hanoi city government is reviewing a proposal to build a Hanoi Beer Museum on a prime piece of land at 183 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, currently home to the Hanoi Beer Factory.

Can West Lake’s treated water sustainably revive the To Lich River?

Hanoi's plan to use treated water from West Lake to restore the To Lich River sparks debate over its long-term effectiveness.

Hanoi traffic woes: Cars vs. motorbikes and the battle for road space

As cars dominate the streets and motorbikes weave through gaps, who’s really to blame for Hanoi’s chaotic traffic?

Should a monorail be built along the Red River in the north?

Planning for the two banks of the Red River requires a study of the "damages" that have occurred to the river not only in the past 25 years but also in the next 25 years.

Hanoi schools face classroom, teacher shortage as enrollment rises by 60,000

Hanoi has over 2.3 million students for the 2025-2026 academic year, an increase of about 60,000 compared to the previous year.

Hanoi strengthens power grid safety amid storm season

With forecasters warning of a complicated storm season this year, the Hanoi Power Corporation (EVNHANOI) has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of the power grid and maintain continuous, stable electricity supply across the capital.

To Lich River park plan must prioritize quality of life, experts say

Hanoi’s plan to build a riverside park along To Lich River must focus on enhancing local quality of life and honor historical relevance, experts advise.

Investors propose monorail and scenic boulevard along Hanoi's Red River

An ambitious proposal aims to reshape Hanoi’s riverfront with a monorail and landscape corridor running 84 kilometers along the Red River.

Hanoi to turn 14km of To Lich River banks into urban park

Hanoi is preparing to transform both banks of the To Lich River into a 14km-long urban park, leveraging its open space and vacant plots.

Tragic house fire in Hanoi kills family of four

A fire that broke out before dawn in Hanoi claimed the lives of a couple and their two young children.

To Lich River revived with West Lake water amid flood concerns

Hanoi begins water diversion from West Lake to To Lich River, but experts address public concerns over water levels and potential flooding.

West Lake water officially flows to To Lich River to aid revival

Hanoi has begun redirecting water from West Lake to the To Lich River in a major effort to restore the long-polluted urban waterway.

Police investigate viral child abuse video involving Hanoi stepmother

Social media users are outraged over footage showing a woman allegedly abusing her stepson, prompting swift action from Hanoi police.

Hanoi records no ‘good air quality’ days throughout the entire year

Air pollution in Hanoi is so severe that not a single day in the past year was classified as having good air quality.

Mud eruption in Hanoi alley triggers evacuation of households

The Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board has arranged temporary housing for five households and provided business interruption support to one shop following a sudden mud eruption in Giang Van Minh alley.

Hanoi launches $2.2 billion belt road project to boost regional connectivity

Work has started on a key section of the Belt Road No. 4 – Hanoi Capital Region expressway, one of the largest infrastructure projects in northern Vietnam, with a total investment of more than 56 trillion VND (around 2.2 billion USD).

Residents pin hopes on low-emission zones for cleaner air

For many residents, the greatest expectation from LEZs is cleaner air. Vehicle exhaust has long been a pressing environmental issue for the city. Under current plans, by 2030 HCM City will have around 11.4 million motorcycles and 1.3 million cars.

International fine arts exhibition opens at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam

An international fine arts exhibition opened at Hanoi’s iconic Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature complex) on September 5, contributing to the promotion of the capital’s international exchange and image as a UNESCO Creative City.