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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.
Capital charts century-long transformation along the Red River
Hanoi has agreed on a long-term plan to gradually relocate communities living outside the Red River dike system, aiming to reshape both riverbanks into a unified urban space for the next century.
Misunderstood figure sheds light on how policies are communicated
Regarding the city’s long plan with a 100-year vision, information about the relocation of 860,000 people from inner Hanoi was “inaccurate.”
Ho Chi Minh City targets end to flooding amid rapid subsidence
HCM City is experiencing land subsidence at an average rate of 2cm per year, with some densely built areas sinking by as much as 5-7cm annually. Over the past two decades, parts of the city have subsided by 0.5-0.7 meters.
Not all universities need to relocate from Hanoi’s inner city: experts
Dr Hoang Dinh Phi has suggested that not all universities in Hanoi should be relocated and schools with deep historical roots should be retained to maintain the vitality of the inner city.
Hanoi proposes relocating Pharmacy University, converting it into new museum
Hanoi University of Pharmacy believes that the proposal to convert its school space into a museum should be considered carefully.
Hanoi road expansion plan: wider lanes alone cannot solve congestion
Hanoi is planning to expand major inner-city traffic corridors.
Flawed parking policies are barrier to modern retail growth
Inflexible hourly fees for parking are creating unnecessary pressure and driving consumers away.
Green and fast: A dual key to growth without compromise
High-speed green transport is emerging as the answer for urban growth that protects the environment and enhances quality of life.
Hanoi eyes underground parking at parks and gardens to ease traffic woes
To alleviate pressure on roads, Hanoi is studying the use of underground space beneath public parks for new parking facilities.
Vietnam’s flooding crisis reveals flaws in urban planning and infrastructure
The government and global experts stress digital tools, real-time weather systems, and urban resilience for climate change adaptation.
HCM City eyes Covid-19 memorial and park on 4-hectare golden land plot
The city plans to repurpose a long-idle government guesthouse site into a public space with a pandemic memorial and underground infrastructure.
Why Hanoi sinks after every storm: Expert breaks it down
Constant flooding highlights Hanoi’s fragile infrastructure and the urgent need for long-overdue urban drainage upgrades.
To Lich River park plan must prioritize quality of life, experts say
Hanoi’s plan to build a riverside park along To Lich River must focus on enhancing local quality of life and honor historical relevance, experts advise.
PM calls for urgent action on Hanoi’s environmental and traffic issues
At the unveiling of Hanoi’s master plan, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized immediate action on environmental and traffic issues, setting a Q1 2025 deadline for project proposals.
