Welcome to another edition of Words on the Street. We're going to dig into some of Hanoi's most pressing issues.

During Tet, Vietnamese people decorate their homes and offices with ornamental plants to wish for prosperity and good luck.

The congress adopted the association's charter and outlined its strategic objectives.

Hanoi is setting plan for socio-economic development task in 2018 with the major focus on comprehensive measures to support enterprises.

Hanoi aims to reach GRDP target at 7.3-7.8% in 2018, a comparative figure to 2017’s under the new revised methodology.

A series of cultural activities will be held in Hanoi to mark the 88th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) and upcoming Tet Holiday of 2018.

On January 12, Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung received newly appointed Nigerian Ambassador to Vietnam, Francis Efeduma.

Similar to traditional taxis, cars of the two ride-hailing firms will be banned in 13 streets in Hanoi on rush hours.

The Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has recently released Plan No. 01/KH-SNN, deploying the management of supplies and food safety in the agriculture and rural development sector in 2018.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has recently released Plan No. 08/KH-UBND on deploying eight key missions for 2018`s judicial work.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has decided to provide Hanoi a fund of Euro 143 million (US$171 million) to develop the city’s metro line 3 which is some 12.5 kilometer length.

Mobilizing all resources for craft village development is one of the Capital city’s key missions in 2017.

As of January 1, 2018, Hanoi has increased the street and pavements using fees to the highest amount of 300% in many inner districts. This led to the increase in parking fee.

To promote the the role of the Hanoi Capital in giving orientation, creating favorable conditions for supporting industry enterprises in both quality and competitiveness in the integration process, the Plan No. 03/KH-UBND pointed out such targets.

The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade has recently made a report on the results of craft village development in association with tourism and trade promotion in 2017.

On January 5, Chairman of Hanoi People’s commitee, Nguyen Duc Chung received Mr. Daniel Kritenbrink, the new American ambassador to Vietnam.

According to Plan No. 253/KH-UBND on food safety management in 2018 issued recently by the Municipal People’s Committee, the city expects to increase food safety management capacity, improve awareness on food safety of managers, producers, traders and consumers.

A seven-year-high growth rate, being listed among the world’s top 10 cities with fastest tourism growth, and breakthroughs in administrative reforms were some of Hanoi’s highlighted events in 2017.

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh launched the Year of Traffic Safety 2018 during a ceremony in Hanoi on January 3.

The new portal is expected to lure more visitors to the central district of Hanoi.

After three-day holiday, many who chose to celebrate New Year`s Eve at home once again come back to the capital.

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung hosted a reception on Dec 29 for new Cuban Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera who came on occasion of her new tenure in Vietnam.

Numerous cultural activities will be held in the Capital of Hanoi to welcome New Year 2018.