Vinh Hung's strategic location near the Red River makes it a priority for Hanoi's urban redevelopment, as traffic congestion, flooding and shortages of schools and green spaces worsen.

The expansion of Ho Chi Minh City's administrative boundaries presents a historic opportunity to reshape urban development, modernize infrastructure and mobilize investment to achieve sustained double-digit economic growth.

Eighteen years after a major expansion, Vietnam's capital faces a new test: easing congestion, renewing aging neighborhoods and building a more livable city without sacrificing the heritage that defines it.

From a river serving flood prevention and forming a natural boundary between urban areas, the Red River is being repositioned by Hanoi as a strategic axis in the capital’s master plan with a 100-year vision.

Hanoi plans to submit master plans for 44 communes for appraisal by Oct. 31, complete reviews in November and secure approvals in December 2026 as part of its 100-year vision for the Vietnamese capital.

Drawing from experience fighting the historic 1971 flood, People's Teacher Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Ngọc has offered recommendations for planning both banks of the Red River.

Hanoi is seeking public feedback on a sweeping plan to reshape nearly 66 hectares around Hoan Kiem Lake, with major changes proposed for landmarks, public squares and streets in the historic heart of the capital.

As Hanoi considers major plans for Hoan Kiem Lake and the Red River, an economist says modernization should create new economic value without overwhelming the capital’s historic identity.

As Hanoi considers a major redesign around Hoan Kiem Lake, a prominent architect is urging restraint, warning that monumental new structures could overwhelm one of Vietnam’s most symbolic spaces.

Hanoi has unveiled the proposed route and alignment of the Red River Landscape Boulevard at a scale of 1:500. According to the plans, the new road will largely run parallel to the dikes on both banks of the Red River.

Vietnam’s largest city is drawing up a 100-year development vision built around major transport links, new economic engines and stronger defenses against climate risks.

A proposed “triumphal arch” near Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem Lake is drawing mixed reactions, with residents welcoming fresh ideas while urging planners to protect the area’s centuries-old identity.

Hanoi has planned six resettlement urban areas for residents affected by the the Hong (Red) River Landscape Boulevard project, according to the mulnicipal People’s Committee.

Hanoi has unveiled conceptual plans for a major transformation of Hoan Kiem Lake and its surrounding area, featuring expanded public squares, a nine-story government building, an international financial tower and new symbolic landmarks.

Hanoi will relocate an iconic resistance monument near Hoan Kiem Lake to a military regiment as the capital reorganizes the historic space east of the lake.

Hanoi will gradually introduce the "sponge city" model in new development projects, shifting from a drainage-only approach to one that also retains, absorbs and reuses rainwater as a long-term solution to urban flooding.

More than 780 streets in Ho Chi Minh City now have duplicate names or numbering after administrative reorganization, prompting authorities to develop a long-term solution.

The Hanoi People's Committee has officially designated An Hoa Park, covering nearly 28 hectares in Cau Giay Ward, while also approving names for 51 new streets and adjusting the length of five existing roads.

Hanoi has unveiled a 100-year master plan that sets out an ambitious vision to transform itself into a globally connected city driven by innovation, technology, and sustainable economic growth.