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Suspects face criminal charges for rigging Hanoi land auction

Five individuals have been detained in Hanoi for orchestrating a scheme to manipulate land auctions, including placing a record bid of VND 30 billion ($1.18 million) per square meter.

Hanoi’s pho-cooking robot draws crowds at Culinary Festival

Hanoi’s Culinary Culture Festival featured a pho-making robot, artisan sausage-making, and a showcase of local and international delicacies, delighting thousands.

Hanoi sets 2025 deadline for To Lich River revival

Following General Secretary To Lam’s directive, Hanoi authorities are expediting the clean-up and revitalization of the To Lich River, supported by new wastewater treatment infrastructure.

Hanoi man’s daily stroll with pet duck melts hearts

In a quiet corner of Hanoi, 61-year-old Nguyen Ngoc Quang and his pet duck Pac Pac have become local celebrities, charming passersby with their unique bond.

Hanoi’s old architecture works need to be preserved and developed

Hanoi architectural works in 1954 - 1986 period are also considered a valuable heritage, which for many decades were overlooked and forgotten.

After eight years, when will Hanoi’s To Lich River see clean water?

Despite an $800 million investment in the Yen Xa Wastewater Treatment Project, Hanoi’s To Lich River continues to suffer from untreated sewage and persistent delays.

647 meters down: Progress on Hanoi’s Nhon-Hanoi metro tunnel

With 647 meters of tunnel excavated at a depth of 17.8 meters, Hanoi’s Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station metro line is setting new milestones in urban infrastructure development.

Toxic air in Hanoi slashes incomes, increases health risks

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution has consistently exceeded safety standards in Hà Nội and nearby provinces such as Bắc Ninh and Thái Nguyên since 2019.

Street redesign key to green transition: experts

Nguyễn Hoàng Phương, an expert from Net Zero Vietnam, suggested a fee system for vehicles entering Hà Nội’s centre. The proceeds, he said, can be used to invest in green infrastructure such as electric buses to promote green transition.

Electrifying Hanoi: greening the capital with electric vehicles

The fundamental solution to reversing the worsening pollution lies in ’greening’ millions of vehicles

Massive bomb containing 817kg of explosives safely removed in Hanoi

Authorities in Hanoi have safely handled an M-118 bomb found near Long Bien Bridge, weighing over 1.3 tons and containing a significant explosive payload.

Hanoi approves grand theater project for West Lake area

Hanoi has greenlit plans for a modern, large-scale theater on the Quang An Peninsula, alongside cultural parks and recreational areas, to create a vibrant hub by West Lake.

Hanoi’s train street: Should it be preserved or prohibited?

As tourists flock to Hanoi’s Train Street, experts debate whether safety measures or outright bans are the solution to its growing popularity.

Toxic air in Hanoi slashes incomes, increases health risks

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution has consistently exceeded safety standards in Hà Nội and nearby provinces such as Bắc Ninh and Thái Nguyên since 2019.

Train street cafés defy ban, draw tourists back for iconic photos

Authorities in Hanoi are considering relocating the railway from the city center as Train Street cafés continue to defy prohibitions.

Nearly 150 human remains unearthed in Hanoi during construction project

Nearly 150 sets of human remains were discovered during a drainage system upgrade on Tay Son Street in Hanoi, marking the latest in a series of similar finds in the area.

Hanoi approves $2 billion investment for three new Red River bridges

Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee, Tran Sy Thanh, has approved the investment policy for constructing three major bridges - Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao, and Ngoc Hoi - using public funds during the 2025–2030 period.

Hanoi unveils $2 billion plan to revolutionize public transport with green buses

By 2035, Hanoi aims to transition 50% of its buses to electric vehicles and the remaining 50% to those powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Creative City promotes socio-economic development, says expert

The design festival became one of Hà Nội’s commitments after joining UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network in 2019.

The selfless cleaners of Hoan Kiem Lake

‘Cleaning Hoan Kiem Lake with Ninomiya’ is a group dedicated to their course and it all started with the action of one Japanese man.