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.
17:01, 2025/01/09
Get it right! Reporting traffic violations is never a money maker
LƯU Ý ĐOẠN NÀY: Is it easy, right and ethical for us to make money from the faults of others? Let's find out in today's Words on the Street.
21:13, 2025/01/02
Breaking traffic rules costs you a monthly payment? Play by the rules or accept the fines
Raising fines for traffic violations is an effective step toward restoring order in major cities and enhancing public awareness of road rules.
21:15, 2024/12/30
Year-end blues: The pressure we all feel
Welcome back to Words on the Street, where we delve into the little-known stories that lie beneath the busiest corners of life.
09:52, 2018/10/18
Honeywell keen on Vietnam’s aviation industry
Vietnam’s aviation industry has much potential for stellar growth, but infrastructure constraints may dampen this growth. Honeywell Aerospace sees an opportunity to invest in technology that improves capacity at Vietnamese airports.
07:00, 2018/10/01
Vietnam - a key destination for Japanese investors: JETRO
The country has increasingly attracted Japanese investors, according to Chief representative of Japanese External Trade Organisation JETRO Hironobu Kitagawa.
16:07, 2018/09/07
Gender equality - the competitive edge of business: Oxfam
Hanoitimes presents the article by Babeth Ngoc Han Lefur, country director of Oxfam in Vietnam, ahead of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018 to be held in Hanoi next week.
07:26, 2018/09/03
"Vietnam well-placed for the Fourth Industrial Revolution"
Nirupa Chander, digital lead for Southeast Asia Region of ABB Group granted an interview with Hanoitimes over the chances of Vietnam in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
08:46, 2018/06/05
Siemens CEO highlights social and human aspects of a smart city
Big cities in Vietnam, including the capital of Hanoi are underway to evolve into smart cities. The process would transfer cities to become smarter, thus be more livable and sustainable.
16:55, 2018/05/09
Air Quality is About Choices
Below is the exclusive paper of US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink for Hanoitimes, to mark the Clean Air Act being passed 48 years ago.
14:36, 2018/05/09
The role of smart transportation in smart cities: Swedish experience for Hanoi
Efficient transportation is among key pillars for a city to become smart.
18:09, 2016/05/08
President: Japan is always Vietnam's leading important partner
President Tran Dai quang affirmed the consistent policy of Vietnam that Vietnam continues to consider Japan as a leading and long-term important partner.
17:02, 2016/04/15
Businessmen and analysts applaud US visa extension
The National Assembly’s decision to extend visas for US citizens to one year has been welcomed by businesspeople and analysts who say it will boost bilateral trade and tourism.
08:30, 2016/04/13
Vietnam is on right track in the process of WTO accession
"Vietnam is on track". This is confirmed by Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Roberto Azevedo, when assessing Vietnam`s efforts in the process of international integration and trade liberalization, on the threshold of the official visit to Vietnam on April 14-15.
15:52, 2016/03/21
Many voters trust in Congress
On March 21, the 13th National Assembly (NA) convened its 11th meeting – the last one – in Hanoi and will last until April 12.
11:04, 2016/02/09
What do foreigners think about Tet in Vietnam?
The Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) is a golden opportunity for foreigners living, working and touring this time of year to gain a better understanding of the country’s customs, traditions, and people.
14:30, 2016/01/24
Spring arrives on Truong Sa
When Tet (Lunar New Year) rolls around, ships begin to make the trip across the sea, bringing along with them necessities and spring warmth from the mainland to soldiers stationed on the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.
11:30, 2016/01/15
Looking other countries to contemplate Vietnam
On the afternoon of January 13, the 14th meeting of the 11th Party Central Committee was wrapped up, completing the entire content of the program proposed, after 3 working days, in urgent, serious, truly democratic way and with high responsibility. Although the work is still very chaos to complete the preparations for the coming National Party Congress.
10:44, 2015/12/27
ASEAN Community marks regional historic milestone
The ASEAN Community is set to formally take effect on December 31. It includes the three pillars which are economics, politics and security and socio-cultural components. The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) will play the most important role in establishing ASEAN as a region of tremendous opportunity.
16:20, 2015/12/22
Hanoi’s authorities go Facebook, open and friendly...
Hanoi People’s Committee has decided to use Facebook to disseminate management information to the public. Accordingly, the news will be posted on Facebook at the page “Thu do Ha Noi – Viet Nam” (Ha Noi Capital – Viet Nam).
14:34, 2015/12/01
COP21 and the mission to save the world
In the capital of France, there is an international conference of the world`s most voluminous vision, and the purpose of this event is to save the world.
17:22, 2015/11/13
New Zealand Prime Minister replied in an interview before visiting Vietnam
At the invitation of Vietnam`s Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key will pay an official visit to Vietnam from November 14-17.
09:00, 2015/09/22
APEC's workshop on preventing and reducing natural disaster
During the workshop just held in Quang Ninh Province, solutions were proposed to strengthen the partnership in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum for natural disaster response and reduction to ensure a sustainable community.
10:35, 2015/06/22
Vietnam wishes to receive more Danish ODA in climate change adaptation
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung received outgoing Danish Ambassador to Vietnam John Nielsen on June 18.