Facing persistent violations of improper stopping and parking, the Hanoi Traffic Police Department has intensified the use of AI-powered camera systems to detect and handle infractions.

The capital is positioning itself as a hub of innovation and sustainability, with a long-term vision extending to 2065.

Small vendors across Hanoi are adapting to survive amid inflation, declining demand, and mounting financial pressure.

The 18th-tenure Hanoi Party Committee convened its fifth conference on March 27 to deliberate and adopt a range of strategic decisions shaping the capital’s development in a new era.

Buses, metro lines and green mobility solutions such as electric vehicles and bicycles are increasingly becoming a civilised travel habit for residents in Hanoi, particularly amid fluctuating fuel prices.

The first session of the 17th Hanoi People’s Council for the 2026–2031 tenure was convened on March 28.

Hanoi will run a low-emission zone on a trial basis starting July 1, 2026 in the central Hoan Kiem area, gradually controlling polluting vehicles and promoting green transport.

At busy intersections, traffic is flowing more smoothly, signals appear better timed and enforcement less arbitrary, pointing to a broader shift in how Hanoi manages its rapidly expanding urban transport network.

Hanoi’s Department of Education and Training has submitted a proposal to the city’s People’s Committee outlining plans to reorganize the public education system across the capital.

Hanoi plans a new 2,500-seat theatre valued at 2 trillion VND (75.9 million USD) on Vo Thi Sau street in Bach Mai ward.

Volatile fuel prices are accelerating a notable shift in consumer behaviour among residents in Hanoi capital city, with many turning to electric vehicles (EVs) as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative.

After the Traffic Police Department clarified the criteria for classifying pickup trucks as passenger cars or trucks, many owners are worried that their vehicles may be banned from entering inner-city areas.

The Hanoi Election Committee on March 20 issued Resolution No79 announcing the election results and the list of elected delegates to the 17th Hanoi People’s Council for the 2026–2031 term.

Regulations restricting trucks in inner Hanoi are sparking controversy as the majority of pickup trucks (despite serving personal needs) are classified as trucks, meaning they can be banned from circulating during peak hours.

As congestion intensifies, Hanoi must decide whether to reshape its urban core by moving universities beyond the city center.

New regulations limiting truck access during peak hours are forcing pickup truck users to rethink how they move goods and navigate the city.

Right from the first days of warm spring, the spot has been pulling in big crowds of locals and tourists eager to dive into its star attraction: “Admiring imperial annotations – Preserving woodblock imprints".

Party General Secretary To Lam on March 17 signed Resolution No. 02-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on building and developing Hanoi in the new era, setting out long-term strategic orientations and development targets for the capital.

Vietnam’s two largest cities face mounting pressure on public high school places, with more than 100,000 students expected to miss out on public Grade 10 seats in the 2026–2027 school year.