Hanoi is racing to finalize a series of new policies on social welfare, housing, green transportation, low-emission zones and urban development in preparation for the implementation of the Capital Law 2026 on July 1.
Speaking at the third special session of the 17th Hanoi People's Council on June 2, Hanoi Party Secretary Tran Duc Thang said the new law grants the city a range of special and breakthrough mechanisms that will help realize its vision of becoming a civilized, modern and sustainably developed capital.
Housing and urban development among key priorities
Hanoi Party Secretary Tran Duc Thang.
According to Tran Duc Thang, the immediate task is to promptly issue detailed regulations that are practical, feasible and effective so that the benefits of the Capital Law can be realized as soon as possible.
The Standing Board of the Hanoi Party Committee has instructed agencies to carefully assess the impact of each policy while seeking extensive feedback from ministries, government agencies, businesses and residents.
Policies that have reached broad consensus and are considered sufficiently mature will be implemented immediately. Matters that continue to generate differing opinions will undergo further review and refinement under clear timelines.
Emphasizing the importance of turning policy into tangible results, Thang called for stronger decentralization accompanied by adequate resource allocation, clear assignment of responsibilities and enhanced oversight during implementation.
The city also plans to further reduce administrative procedures and improve transparency to create a more favorable environment for both residents and businesses.
A key focus will be directing resources toward urgent quality-of-life issues.
Among Hanoi's priorities are improving access to housing, education, healthcare and cultural services while continuing to strengthen support for policy beneficiaries and vulnerable groups.
In the field of science, technology and innovation, Thang said knowledge, digital data, technological advancement and high-quality human resources would become the primary drivers of the capital's future growth.
To achieve that goal, Hanoi plans to pilot new mechanisms, strengthen its innovation ecosystem and encourage closer links between research institutions and production sectors.
Regarding urban management and development, city leaders stressed that future policies must align with the long-term vision outlined in Hanoi's master planning strategy.
The city intends to create new growth spaces through transit-oriented development (TOD), while making more efficient use of surface land, elevated infrastructure and underground space.
A race against time
Hanoi People's Council Chairwoman Phung Thi Hong Ha.
Sharing the same sense of urgency, Hanoi People's Council Chairwoman Phung Thi Hong Ha said the city's entire political system is effectively racing against the clock to ensure the Capital Law is implemented successfully.
According to Ha, the workload remains substantial and expectations continue to rise. However, speed cannot come at the expense of quality, practicality or effectiveness.
She noted that several policies currently under development are both complex and highly consequential, with significant implications for residents, businesses and Hanoi's long-term development trajectory.
Among the measures still being refined are policies supporting the transition from fossil fuel-powered road vehicles to clean energy alternatives, incentives for public transportation use, restrictions on high-emission vehicles, the establishment of a low-emission zone within Ring Road 1, regulations governing low-altitude airspace and urban development based on TOD principles.
Ha emphasized that the decisions adopted during the session are intended not only to address immediate challenges but also to lay the groundwork for Hanoi's long-term development.
The People's Council will continue working closely with the city administration to ensure that new policies are both practical and implementable, ultimately serving residents and businesses more effectively.
The Capital Law 2026 will officially take effect on July 1.
Hanoi's Party leadership has instructed all relevant agencies to begin implementation immediately once resolutions are approved, ensuring there is no delay between the law taking effect and the issuance of guiding regulations or execution plans.
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