Hanoi launches a campaign to improve service quality on buses and metro lines and encourage residents to use public transport.

Hanoi is considering relocating universities with limited land area and inadequate infrastructure from the inner city, while repurposing their former campuses for general education and public uses.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 14 chaired a meeting between the permanent Government members and leaders of Hanoi to review and provide feedback on the draft Hanoi Capital Master Plan with a 100-year vision.

As gasoline prices fluctuate, more residents in Hanoi are turning to metro trains and buses to reduce daily commuting costs.

Small eateries across Hanoi have raised prices of pho and bun by VND3,000-VND5,000 as ingredient and operating costs continue to increase.

Many Hanoi-based travel agencies, including Vietravel, Hanoitourist, Saigontourist and Vietfoot Travel, have temporarily suspended or adjusted itineraries to destinations in the Middle East to ensure traveller safety.

Dealers in Hanoi report a sharp increase in customers exploring and purchasing electric motorbikes amid rising fuel costs.

Hanoi’s residents will soon be able to complete most administrative procedures without leaving home as the city accelerates efforts to modernise governance and expand fully online public services.

Despite warning lights and lowered gates, motorcyclists continue to risk their lives crossing railway tracks in Hanoi, even after a fatal accident.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has issued a directive requiring relevant agencies to implement measures to stabilize the fuel market and ensure adequate supply for consumer demand and economic activities.

Hanoi has further affirmed its status as Vietnam’s largest craft village hub as four of its traditional villages have been officially recognised as members of the Global Network of Creative Craft Cities by the World Crafts Council (WCC).

As Hanoi widens key urban arteries, the real challenge lies in reorganizing space to avoid repeating old congestion cycles.

Hanoi attracted 335.6 million USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital city.

Hanoi has announced a clear timeline to phase out all gasoline and diesel taxis, aiming for a fully electric and green-powered fleet within the next five years.

In a first for Vietnam, Duc Giang Hospital is piloting UAVs to transport medicines and test samples, with plans to extend the service to stroke emergencies.

With the completion of a section of Ring Road 1 that seemed "impossible," Hanoi is sending a clear signal: the city has shifted to action and is following through to open new development spaces.

Vietnam’s Internet speeds, particularly 5G mobile broadband, recorded strong growth in January 2026, with the upward trend expected to continue thanks to synchronised infrastructure investment.

Passenger train services through central Hanoi will be scaled back and freight trains diverted away from the inner city under a plan agreed by the capital city's authorities and the Ministry of Construction.

The launch of the Hanoi Innovation Center marks a strategic shift, positioning the capital as a testing ground for new technologies and business models through a pioneering State - University - Enterprise partnership.