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Hanoi warns against unverified online planning information

Hanoi authorities have warned that websites and social media platforms charging users to access information on the capital's long-term urban planning are using unverified data that may not reflect officially approved plans.

Nha Trang unveils new beachfront plan with tighter height limits

A new urban plan for Nha Trang's iconic beachfront will expand parks, improve pedestrian access and regulate building heights through 2040.

Growing demand for Hanoi planning checks fuels unofficial websites

Hanoi officials have cautioned residents against relying on unofficial websites offering planning information, saying they do not provide complete or authoritative data.

Hanoi reveals ambitious 100-year vision with nine growth hubs

Hanoi officially unveiled its 100-year master plan on June 29, outlining nine strategic growth hubs and a long-term vision designed to remove development bottlenecks and attract new investment.

Hanoi to present 100-year development blueprint on June 29

Hanoi will officially unveil its 100-year master plan during the 2026 Investment Promotion Conference on June 29, while also introducing digital planning models featuring 3D mapping technology, planning videos and interactive maps.

Hanoi considers converting old apartment land into public space

Redeveloping aging apartment blocks remains one of Hanoi’s toughest urban challenges, prompting officials to propose new planning mechanisms.

Hanoi's first multi-objective urban area faces major challenges

The Hanoi People's Committee has recently approved the 1/500 scale detailed planning for a multi-objective urban area in Thu Lam and Dong Anh communes.

Hanoi is not just for the exceptional, online debate highlights

Hanoi has buildings that stay lit all night, packed streets, and an ever-bustling pace of life. But behind the facade of a major metropolis are millions of people quietly making a living every single day.

A new Hanoi is rising from the city’s largest construction wave in decades

Across Hanoi, the sounds of drilling, demolition and construction now echo through old neighborhoods as the capital enters a rare period of large-scale urban transformation.

As Hanoi enters its biggest urban rebuild in years

As Hanoi prepares for sweeping redevelopment along the Red River, the city faces growing questions about compensation, fairness and belonging.

Red River mega-project shifts Hanoi's development philosophy toward the water

After decades of developing by "turning its back on the river," Hanoi stands before a historic transformation opportunity with the Red River Landscape Boulevard project.

New wave of mega projects set to reshape Ho Chi Minh City

From a sea-crossing tunnel to airport rail links, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating major infrastructure investments across the southern region.

Hanoi’s 340km-long Ring Road 5 to pass through 7 localities, worth $10 billion

Ring Road 5 around the Capital Region has been identified as a national priority project, with authorities aiming to begin development during the 2026–30 period to strengthen regional transport links and support economic growth in northern Vietnam.

Hanoi unveils resettlement plan for Red River grand boulevard project

Hanoi plans to build large resettlement urban areas in Long Bien, Linh Nam and Bat Trang for residents affected by the Red River landscape boulevard project.

Hanoi clears land for 1,428 projects amid major infrastructure push

From bridges spanning the Red River to new ring roads and urban developments, Hanoi is accelerating site clearance for some of its largest projects in years.

Historic Hanoi Pharmacy University campus to undergo ‘living preservation’

The historic campus of Hanoi University of Pharmacy at 19 Le Thanh Tong Street is set to be preserved under a “living heritage” model aimed at balancing historical conservation with the continuation of academic life.

Hanoi to expand transport network with new airport and urban hubs

Hanoi’s new master plan outlines ambitious infrastructure goals, from relocating interprovincial bus terminals to building an airport city in the south.

Red River mega project could redefine Hanoi for the next century

Experts believe the Red River mega boulevard project could turn Hanoi into one of Asia’s most distinctive riverfront capitals while preserving the cultural soul of northern Vietnam.

Hanoi approves nearly 28-bln-USD Red River landscape boulevard project

The Hanoi People’s Council on May 11 approved a resolution on the investment policy for the Red River Landscape Boulevard project, one of the capital’s largest-ever urban infrastructure and redevelopment schemes.

Hanoi targets global night tourism growth with Red River project

Hanoi plans to develop a night economy zone along the Red River scenic boulevard into a creative economic center bringing together high-value cultural, artistic and commercial activities.