Planning for the two banks of the Red River requires a study of the "damages" that have occurred to the river not only in the past 25 years but also in the next 25 years.

An ambitious proposal aims to reshape Hanoi’s riverfront with a monorail and landscape corridor running 84 kilometers along the Red River.

Hanoi is preparing to transform both banks of the To Lich River into a 14km-long urban park, leveraging its open space and vacant plots.

After clearing the “Shark Jaw” building, Hanoi plans a historical and cultural boulevard at the heart of its capital.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has approved a detailed zoning plan at scale 1/500 for the Me Linh Park and Sports Complex in Me Linh commune.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has recently approved the investment policy for two new urban areas in Van Phong Economic Zone in the central province of Khanh Hoa with a total capital of more than 65 trillion VND (2.5 billion USD).

With sweeping infrastructure plans, Hanoi aims to turn the Red River into a cultural and ecological landmark.

The Capital Region, including Hanoi and nine neighbouring provinces of Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Ha Nam, Hoa Binh, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, and Thai Nguyen, is identified as a socio-economic development linkage area.

Hanoi has added four new projects to Hoan Kiem District’s 2025 land use plan, including the expansion of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, the site of the iconic “Shark Jaw” building.

The famous landmark near Hoan Kiem Lake will be demolished starting late May for urban revitalization.

Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao, and Ngoc Hoi bridges are set to launch construction next year, aiming to relieve congestion and connect the capital to key provinces.

Spanning over 70,000 square meters, the project will boost urban greenery and recreation.

The city’s March 29 Park will undergo significant upgrades to improve public amenities and environmental quality.

Fourteen prestigious universities participate in a competition to propose modern, multifunctional designs for Long Bien Market, blending tradition and innovation.

A major urban renewal project will see the renovation of drainage systems and underground cables on four key streets, boosting the city’s aesthetics and infrastructure.

The land reclamation component covers a total area of over 1,357ha and has been designated as a Group A project with a 50-year operational timeline.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to eliminate district-level administrative units, reshaping the city's layout to optimize development.

The People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem District announced plans to complete the relocation of 12 office buildings and 42 households from the eastern area of Hoan Kiem Lake by September 2, 2025.

The Hanoi City People’s Committee has allocated 100 hectares of resettlement land in Dong Anh District for households affected by the Hoan Kiem Lake renovation project.

Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem Lake area gets a transformation as the controversial ‘Shark Jaw’ building is demolished to create a more open and modern square.