New Ha Noi Party Secretary appointed
VGP - 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.
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.
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.
Groundbreaking for Ha Noi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway set for April 12
19/03/2026 12:35VGP - A groundbreaking ceremony for the strategically significant Ha Noi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway project is scheduled to take place on April 12 at the Ha Long Xanh Station site in Quang Ninh Province.
Ha Noi seeks momentum for new development phase
19/03/2026 11:43VGP - The capital has expanded its economic scale, enhanced the quality of growth, and consolidated its position as one of the country’s key growth engines. Building on these foundations, Ha Noi is now transitioning toward a new growth model, seeking to unlock modern development drivers and create breakthroughs for its next stage of development.
General election begins nationwide
15/03/2026 07:23VGP – Nearly 79 million voters are set to go to 72,000 polling stations on Sunday (March 15) to select 500 deputies to the 16th National Assembly from 864 candidates.
Ha Noi, HCM City among world’s 50 best cities to visit in 2026: Time Out
14/03/2026 10:51VGP - Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City are named among the 50 best cities in the world to visit in 2026 by the UK magazine Time Out.
Viet Nam, China to convene 17th meeting of steering committee for bilateral cooperation in Ha Noi
13/03/2026 22:39VGP - The 17th meeting of the Viet Nam-China Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation and the first ministerial-level strategic dialogue on foreign affairs, national defense and public security between the two countries are set to take place in Ha Noi from March 15 to 17, 2026, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday.
Ha Noi seeks public feedbacks on 100-year master plan
12/03/2026 16:16VGP - Ha Noi is currently soliciting opinions from agencies, organizations, individuals, and the community regarding the Capital City Master Plan, a long-term development orientation with a 100-year vision. The period for receiving feedback is from March 12–23.
Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee outlines agenda at voter meeting
01/03/2026 09:00VGP - Politburo member and Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc on February 28 laid out his policy priorities at a voter meeting for candidates running in Constituency No. 10 for the 16th National Assembly (2026-2031 term).
Ha Noi prioritizes people in implementing four key Party resolutions
25/02/2026 18:49VGP - Ha Noi has issued comprehensive action programs to implement Politburo Resolutions 71, 72, 79 and 80, placing people at the center of reforms in education, healthcare, culture and state economic development.
Party chief launches Tet tree planting
24/02/2026 11:00VGP - Party General Secretary To Lam launched "Tet tree planting - Forever remembering Uncle Ho" Binh Ngo Spring 2026 on February 22 in Ha Noi.
Huong Pagoda festival blends heritage, technology and serene pilgrimages
24/02/2026 08:14VGP - The Huong Pagoda Tourism Festival 2026 opened on February 22, drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and visitors under the theme “Spring Pilgrimage to Huong Pagoda”.
Ha Noi honored with UNESCO “Global Learning City” recognition
30/01/2026 09:11VGP - The Ha Noi People’s Committee held a ceremony on January 29 at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature) to receive UNESCO’s recognition of the capital as a member of the Global Network of Learning Cities.
Viet Nam calls for early ratification of Ha Noi Convention
28/01/2026 14:09VGP - Viet Nam called on countries that have not yet signed or ratified the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (the Ha Noi Convention) to swiftly complete the necessary procedures so the treaty can enter into force and bring tangible benefits to global efforts against cybercrime.
