Annual Tet flower market opens in Hoan Kiem District
With many iterations over the years, the traditional market continues to hold its own appeal, combining the past and traditional values with the present and modern world.
20:51, 2025/01/22
Vietnam-Singapore Friendship Association launched in Hanoi to strengthen bilateral ties
The congress adopted the association's charter and outlined its strategic objectives.
22:56, 2025/01/18
HUFO looks back at 2024 with impressive results
The diplomatic events held by this organization in 2024 have been instrumental in strengthening the bonds of friendship between Vietnam and its international partners.
22:56, 2025/01/21
Hanoi, HCMC to submit metro plans to National Assembly in February: Deputy PM
The resolution aims to speed up the development of the urban railways in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
21:42, 2019/07/06
Hanoi takes coherent measures to improve air quality
Hanoi has simultaneously deployed projects to improve air quality such as those related to noise and dust prevention, project on treatment of hazardous waste.
11:35, 2019/07/05
Waste-to-energy plants to help Hanoi treat 5,500 tons of waste/day
According to the city’s waste treatment policy, from April 2019, 100% of waste in rural to urban areas must be collected and moved out of downtown within the day.
05:26, 2019/07/05
Hanoi suspends controversial underground parking project
The decision on halting the construction of the underground parking will be notified to the local residents.
15:10, 2019/07/04
Hanoi borrows US$98 million for operation of delayed sky train
US$577 million was allocated to infrastructure construction and US$98 million will be used to finance the commercial operation.
08:59, 2019/07/04
S. Korean companies seek investment opportunities in Hanoi
In the 2016 – 2018 period, Hanoi attracted US$14.05 billion in FDI, and US$5.03 billion in the first six months of 2019, ranking as the top investment destination in Vietnam.
14:41, 2019/07/03
Hanoi economic growth maintains upward trend in H1
Hanoi attracted the largest portion of FDI nationwide during the six-month period, posting US$5.3 billion, accumulating a total of US$41.2 billion in registered capital so far.
14:17, 2019/07/03
Hanoi strictly enforces environmental protection measures
The Hanoi Department of Health is requested to inform the city’s residents about air pollutants and the impacts of air pollution on human health and advise people to use standard masks.
03:23, 2019/07/03
First AI water purifier system put into service in Hanoi
The artificial intelligence (AI)-run water purifiers can provide users with various types of drinking water which can be chosen via multi-functional buttons.
10:51, 2019/07/02
Hanoi sees credit grow 5.8% in six months
By the end of June, bad debts accounted for 2.02% of the total outstanding credit and 2.27% of the total outstanding loans.
12:42, 2019/06/29
Hanoi promotes trade and tourism in Mozambique
Hanoi attaches special importance to developing products that have advantages in the Mozambican market such as agricultural products, handicraft goods, garments, furniture, and construction materials.
18:53, 2019/06/28
Enterprises in Hanoi join hands to combat plastic waste
The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade will promote communications for businesses in the fields of production and consumption, raise consumers’ awareness and join hands to combat plastic waste in the city.
21:40, 2019/06/27
Hanoi strives to sweep out corruption
In recent years, Hanoi has followed the government’s instructions on anti-corruption in a serious, consistent and timely manner.
19:33, 2019/06/26
Hanoi hopes for stronger ties with Stockholm and Swedish companies: Mayor
Hanoi plays a crucial part in the two countries’ political and economic relations.
16:36, 2019/06/26
Hanoi proceeds with relocation plan for Old Quarter people
The Hoan Kiem district People`s Committee and the management board of Hanoi`s Old Quarter are assigned to review and classify cases for relocation.
15:21, 2019/06/26
Hanoi encourages locals to invest in parking lots
Hanoi`s land reserves for urban transport and construction grow just 0.25% -0.3% per year, which leads to overloading for the the city’s infrastructure system, especially the downtown areas.
12:46, 2019/06/26
Hanoi remains driving force for Vietnam’s northern key economic region
The capital city`s GRDP expanded 7.19% on average in the 2016 – 2018 period, higher than the average rate of 6.74% recorded in the 2011 – 2015 period and Vietnam`s at 6.7%.
19:22, 2019/06/25
Hanoi willing to enhance security cooperation with Phnom Penh
Hanoi has maintained good relations with Phnom Penh and other Cambodian localities, and has seen many practical gains.
17:20, 2019/06/25
Hanoi promotes sustainable relations with Beijing
The relationship between Vietnam and China in general and the two capital cities in particular keeps developing comprehensively, with many cooperation agreements and investment deals.
11:15, 2019/06/22
Japan’s AEON to build US$300-million shopping mall in Hanoi
AEON set to double its goods imports from Vietnam to US$500 million by 2020, and US$1 billion by 2025, especially when Vietnam could potentially become a high quality food supplier to Japanese consumers.
21:30, 2019/06/20
Buses to remain Hanoi's mainstream public transport in next 20 years
Buses lines have covered 100% of Hanoi’s districts, reached 100% of the city’s schools, 86% of industrial parks and 90% of urban areas in the capital.