Hanoi’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in the first quarter of 2026 is estimated to have grown by 7.87% year-on-year, one of the highest rates in recent years, according to the municipal Statistics Office.

Hanoi University of Pharmacy believes that the proposal to convert its school space into a museum should be considered carefully.

The 2026 traditional festival of Hanoi’s Bat Trang pottery village officially opened on April 1, drawing large numbers of residents and visitors from across the country.

Although the majority of opinions defend pickup trucks driving in the inner city, some readers support tightening the management of pickup circulation because urban traffic in Hanoi has become overloaded.

The proposal to relocate Hanoi University of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Natural Sciences to build a museum is causing much debate. Some experts argue against turning a living knowledge space into a static display area.

Hanoi authorities have announced the locations of thousands of AI-powered surveillance cameras as part of a broader effort to strengthen public order and traffic management across the city.

From sourcing infected pigs to bypassing quarantine checks, the operation reveals alarming gaps in enforcement.

More than 3 million motorbike lane violations have been recorded in Hanoi over just six months, as a pilot system of AI-powered traffic cameras begins to reveal both the scale of the problem and the potential of smart enforcement.

The Hanoi Centre for Traffic Management and Operation has proposed a plan to adjust and strengthen the city's bus network to reduce emissions and promote sustainable urban transport development.

Beginning on January 15, within inner-city roads, conventional trucks with a gross vehicle weight of under 2 tons have been allowed to operate only during peak hours, while those over 2 tons are permitted from 9pm to 6am the following day

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.