Four out of Ha Noi's seven new bridges over Red River are gradually taking shape
VGP - Ha Noi is simultaneously building seven bridges namely Tu Lien, Ngoc Hoi, Tran Hung Dao, Thuong Cat, Van Phuc, Hong Ha, and Me So over the Red River.
Ha Noi: Local pavements cleared in urban order crackdown
21/05/2026 10:51VGP - Stricter enforcement against pavement encroachment has brought visible changes to many central streets in Ha Noi, reopening pedestrian spaces and giving the capital a cleaner, more orderly appearance.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, spouse enjoy Ha Noi cuisines
24/04/2026 09:00VGP - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hye Kyung on Friday took time to stroll through the streets of Ha Noi, immersing themselves in the daily life and rhythm of the Capital city during the State visit to Viet Nam.
Legislature approves revised Capital Law
23/04/2026 17:05VGP - The 16th National Assembly (NA) on Thursday passed the Capital Law (revised) at its ongoing first working session.
Ha Noi mulls over ban of gasoline-powered motorbikes in certain streets
23/04/2026 16:44VGP - Authorities in Ha Noi are mulling over ban of gasoline-powered motorbikes in 11 streets Hoan Kiem Ward from 6 pm to midnight on Fridays and from 6 am to midnight on Saturdays and Sundays.
Ha Noi targets 30% public transport use to ease traffic congestion
14/04/2026 06:29VGP - Ha Noi set a goal of meeting at least 30 percent of travel demand through public transport by 2030 as part of efforts to ease mounting traffic congestion.
Viet Nam, Slovakia elevate ties to strategic partnership
13/04/2026 14:22VGP - Viet Nam and Slovakia have issued a Joint Statement on elevating their ties to a strategic partnership.
Work starts on US$5.6 bln high-speed railway project linking Ha Noi and Quang Ninh
13/04/2026 05:52VGP - Construction began on the US$5.6 billion high-speed rail project linking Ha Noi and Quang Ninh.
New Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee appointed
09/04/2026 13:15VGP - The Politburo appointed Tran Duc Thang as Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term, with the decision announced at a conference held on April 8.
New Ha Noi Party Secretary appointed
08/04/2026 13:06VGP - The Politburo appointed Mr. Tran Duc Thang, Politburo member and Minister of Agriculture and Environment, as Secretary of Ha Noi Municipal Party Committee for the 2025–2030 tenure.
Ha Noi to pilot low-emission zones in nine inner-city wards from this July
08/04/2026 11:18VGP - Ha Noi will begin piloting low-emission zones (LEZs) from July 1, 2026, in selected areas within Ring Road 1, covering nine wards namely Hai Ba Trung, Cua Nam, Hoan Kiem, O Cho Dua, Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, Ba Dinh, Giang Vo, Ngoc Ha and Tay Ho.
Politburo appoints new Chairman of Central Organization Commission
08/04/2026 10:56VGP - The Politburo has appointed Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Politburo member and Secretary of Ha Noi Municipal Party Committee, as new Chairman of the Central Organization Commission.
Gov't releases timelines for vehicle emission inspections
07/04/2026 16:37VGP - The Prime Minister has issued Decision No. 13/2026/QĐ-TTg on national technical regulations on emissions for motorcycles and mopeds.
AI camera system tightens traffic discipline in Ha Noi
02/04/2026 13:10VGP - Ha Noi recorded more than 19,300 traffic violations in just three months through a network of nearly 2,000 AI-powered cameras, underscoring the growing role of smart technology in urban management, according to the city’s Traffic Police Department.
Ha Noi accelerates major flood-control projects ahead of rainy season
02/04/2026 12:40VGP - Ha Noi is stepping up the implementation of ten urgent flood-control projects with a combined investment of about VND 5.579 trillion (roughly US$212 million), as part of efforts to strengthen urban drainage capacity before the 2026 rainy season.
Ha Noi announces 125 elected members of 17th municipal People’s Council
31/03/2026 12:59VGP - The Ha Noi’s election committee on March 20 issued a resolution announcing the local election results and the list of successful candidates to the 17th municipal People’s Council for the 2026–2031 term, comprising 125 members.
Vu Dai Thang re-elected as Chairman of Ha Noi People’s Committee
29/03/2026 13:30VGP - The Ha Noi People’s Council elected Vu Dai Thang, Deputy Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee, as Chairman of the city People’s Committee for the 2026–2031 term.
Ha Noi to pilot low-emission zone at Hoan Kiem ward from July
26/03/2026 08:02VGP - Ha Noi is set to pilot a low-emission zone around the core area of Hoan Kiem Lake starting July 1, 2026, as part of efforts to curb emissions, improve air quality, and accelerate the shift toward greener transportation.
Politburo issues fresh resolution on Captial development in new era
20/03/2026 07:05VGP - The Politburo has released Resolution No. 02-NQ/TW figuring out major long-term orientations for building and developing Ha Noi in the new era.
Capital looks to welcome 36 million visitors in 2026
19/03/2026 13:00VGP - Ha Noi targets 35.8 million visitors, including more than 8.6 million international arrivals, and total tourism revenue of over VND160 trillion (US$6.2 billion), building on last year’s momentum as part of a broader strategy to establish tourism as a spearhead sector of the capital’s economy.
