Hanoi is steadily rolling out hundreds of electric buses, raising the proportion of green-energy vehicles in its public transport network to over 40 percent.

Hanoi’s tourism sector is expecting a sharp rise in holiday revenue as it rolls out a clearer growth strategy focused not just on visitor numbers but on the “depth of value”.

Hanoi has begun taking early steps to breathe new life into its heritage by using modern technologies, steadily fostering smart tourism and building a digital technology industry.

Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on May 4, 2025, on private sector development is emerging as a fresh catalyst for Hanoi’s business community, particularly in traditionally complex fields like transport and urban infrastructure.

A shift toward greener transport is underway in Hanoi, but not without challenges for everyday commuters.

Hanoi will put an additional 53 electric buses into operation from April 18, according to the municipal Department of Construction.

Hanoi’s low-emission zone rollout from July is driving a shift toward electric two-wheelers as fuel costs rise and petrol vehicle restrictions tighten.

Hanoi has begun taking early steps to breathe new life into its heritage by using modern technologies, steadily fostering smart tourism and building a digital technology industry.

Hanoi Museum has been officially recognized as a tourism destination of the capital, marking a significant milestone that reflects its growing role beyond a traditional cultural institution.

National Assembly Chair Tran Thanh Man has pointed out that if strong delegation, strict oversight and high transparency are evenly balanced, the revised Capital Law will serve as a springboard to help Hanoi address four major bottlenecks.

City leaders push for timely completion of Tu Lien and Tran Hung Dao bridges to ease congestion and drive development.

Hanoi introduces multiple route options to reduce pressure on key gateways during the festive period.

Since 2016, the Party organisation, administration, and people of Hanoi have contributed more than 430 billion VND (16.3 million USD) to the fund, including over 76 billion VND raised in 2025 alone.

Although traffic police forces have not yet penalized pickup truck drivers for traveling into Hanoi's inner city, this does not mean that such "relaxation" about new regulations will last forever.

Dr Hoang Dinh Phi has suggested that not all universities in Hanoi should be relocated and schools with deep historical roots should be retained to maintain the vitality of the inner city.

The Politburo has assigned Mr. Tran Duc Thang, a member of the Politburo and Minister of Agriculture and Environment, to serve as Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term.

Hanoi aims to increase the share of public transport to at least 30% of total travel demand by 2030 as part of efforts to ease worsening urban traffic congestion, according to the municipal Department of Construction.

The Department of Public Security of Hanoi has announced that it launched legal proceedings against 26 additional suspects in a major criminal case linked to the National Institute of Forensic Psychiatry and several related agencies and localities.

The capital will begin testing low-emission zones from July 1, applying phased restrictions rather than a blanket ban.