Based on NA deputy Nguyen Si Cuong’s opinion that some Hanoi citizens had to pay black fees of VND8 million to get the red book (land ownership certificate), the Hanoi Party Chief directed relevant agencies to verify the information.

 Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Pham Quang Nghi visited New York city from July 23-28 as part of his trip to the US at the invitation of the US Department of State.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi Party Secretary Pham Quang Nghi has maintained that changes to the design of Truong Chinh Road were not implemented for personal interests.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee – Mr. Pham Quang Nghi – on Tuesday said that the city would propose to the government to split Tu Liem District into two districts.

"I would like to apologize for late settlement of the people’s concerns on behalf of the authorities at all levels," said Secretary of Hanoi Party Committee Pham Quang Nghi.

VietNamNet Bridge – On January 8, the Hanoi Party Committee held the vote of confidence on 20 key leaders of the city. The result is "no one is being judged too weak."