Stronger decentralization key to Hanoi's urban railway ambitions
With transformative policies that include amendments to the Capital Law and specific proposals for urban rail projects, Hanoi is committed to achieving its intended goals for urban rail development.
00:33, 2024/12/24
From Nguyen Xuan Son’s spectacular debut for national football team: Vietnam – a land full of promises for talents
Welcome to Words on the Street by the Hanoi Times, where we provide the most authentic perspectives on the pressing issues of Hanoi and Vietnam.
18:07, 2024/11/28
Christmas in Vietnam: A blend of Western cheer and local charm
In Vietnam, Christmas has become a youthful event that seamlessly blends Western customs with the warmth of the local people.
18:09, 2024/12/12
EVs take the spotlight on Vietnam's urban streets
On the streets of Hanoi, a quiet but powerful shift in transportation is underway.
13:35, 2022/11/09
Hanoi is good example of financial autonomy for new rural development
The models applied by Hanoi are believed key takeaways for other localities in the new rural development.
09:37, 2022/11/07
Future property projects to be located in Hanoi’s west and central areas
About 103,000 new apartments in the city are estimated available for sale from the last quarter of 2022 to 2025.
06:11, 2022/10/27
Vietnam can be the best place in the world: EuroCham
Vietnam has changed actually to become now not only a country of cheap labor but a country of sustainability, growth, and investment.
15:41, 2022/10/20
Vietnam more attractive in foreign investors’ eyes: AHK expert
Among Vietnam cities, Hanoi is considered one of the most important destinations for investors, with a great talent pool and developed infrastructure.
19:34, 2022/10/14
Regulatory reform, infrastructure development key to Hanoi's growth
Following the remarkable results achieved between January and September, Hanoi will focus on amending and improving the legal framework and building massive infrastructure to facilitate the capital city's growth.
05:33, 2022/10/14
Hanoi to remove bottlenecks to improve urban agriculture
Hanoi will soon become an ideal model for agricultural development associated with rural urbanization.
11:37, 2022/10/12
Businesses in need of support to thrive after pandemic
The Government’s support is essential for businesses to speed up the recovery and thrive in the post-pandemic period.
11:01, 2022/10/10
Hanoi-based FDI companies optimistic over Vietnam’s economic prospects
Companies have seen their business situation on the uptrend recently, amid Vietnam's positive economic performance, and expect to continue to bet on staying for the long term.
18:19, 2022/10/06
Build up a unique and appealing Hanoi tourism
The capital city aims to develop unique and attractive services such as sports tourism, MICE tourism and golf tourism in the coming years.
17:46, 2022/10/06
Golf tournament expected to boost tourism in capital city
The combination of golf and tourism may be a solid boost to the tourism sector that has suffered adversities of the Covid-19 pandemic.
06:05, 2022/10/05
Monkeypox unlikely to spread to the community in Vietnam
Anyone showing suspicious symptoms should immediately go to the hospital for early detection and treatment and to avoid infecting others.
08:41, 2022/10/02
It’s a complicated world but we all need to eat – without consuming the world in the process
It requires immediate action to ensure enough food for all in the not-too-distant future.
06:36, 2022/10/01
Local businesses stay central in Vietnam’s quest for economic self-reliance
The Government needs to create the right conditions for Vietnamese enterprises to be independent in creativity and innovation, a key factor contributing to the economy’s self-reliance.
12:40, 2022/09/30
Talks required to settle train street issues: Tourism experts
Tourism experts have called on local people and railway authorities to sit down and discuss ways to make the train street a tourist sight again, thus boosting the city's tourism activities.
10:58, 2022/09/28
From waste to wealth: What opportunities abound in a circular economy?
As environmental concerns rise and resources deplete we need to shift towards a new model of consumption that can support the economy and help the planet: the circular economy.
17:50, 2022/09/26
Bicycle-only lane: Forward-thinking but controversial for Hanoi
Hanoi is considering setting up private lanes for bicycle riders to develop a green transportation system.
17:39, 2022/09/24
Make Hanoi a worth-living place: Opinions
Experts have raised their voices to keep the beauty of Hanoi's pavements and make the city a worth-living region.
12:42, 2022/09/23
Proper pesticides use towards Hanoi’s safe farming
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and related units should soon map out mechanisms and policies to promote safer farming.
07:00, 2022/09/11
Authorities urged to address businesses' “inflating” capital
In a broader sense, such a practice would cause negative impacts on the stock market and the confidence of investors.
20:08, 2022/09/09
Hidden values remain for study and discovery
Most experts have said that Hanoi's authorities need to further study the preservation of the site to promote its historical values.