Inspections of all old apartment buildings must be finalized by year end
VGP - Ha Noi plans to finish inspections of all old apartment buildings citywide before Q4, 2025 as the city seeks to accelerate renovation efforts.
Ha Noi pioneers in digital transformation journey
22/10/2025 10:25VGP - Ha Noi is emerging as a pioneer in Viet Nam’s digital transformation journey, affirming the city’s vision to become a leading innovation hub in Northern Viet Nam.
Residents encouraged to work from home Monday ahead of Typhoon Matmo's landfall
05/10/2025 11:50VGP - The local authorities have advised companies to let employees work remotely while the education department has allowed students to stay home on Monday as Typhoon Matmo is expected to make landfall in nearby Quang Ninh.
Ha Noi rolls out breakthrough policies to spearhead science, technology, and innovation
30/09/2025 07:12VGP – Key fields of area of science and technology in the Capital include: digital technology, information and communication technology, biotechnology, innovative material technology, manufacturing and automation technology, environmental technology, carbon emission reduction, and climate change adaptation.
Ha Noi accelerates climate change response, aiming toward a sustainable green city
29/09/2025 09:04VGP– In the face of increasingly severe impacts of climate change, Ha Noi is implementing a wide range of comprehensive measures in a bid to materalize the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Ha Noi accelerates urban planning digitalization with GIS integration
25/09/2025 04:32VGP - Ha Noi is fast-tracking the digital transformation of urban planning, aiming to build a unified, transparent, and GIS-based management system to meet the demands of rapid urbanization and a streamlined two-tier local government.
Ha Noi to convert Hoan Kiem lakeside into Van Hien Avenue
24/09/2025 10:09VGP - The local authorities of Ha Noi announced an ambitious plan to turn the Hoan Kiem Lake shoreline into Van Hien (Civilization) Avenue—a new cultural and historical axis that will blend tradition with modernity, creating a lively public space for residents and visitors alike.
Ha Noi tightens food safety standards for school day-boarding meals
23/09/2025 12:40VGP - Ha Noi is stepping up oversight of school meals to ensure strict compliance with food safety regulations, following a new directive issued Thursday by Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh.
Ha Noi to pilot downtown plastic ban from October
23/09/2025 12:14VGP - Ha Noi will launch a pilot ban on single-use plastics at cafés, restaurants, and drink stalls within the densely populated Belt Road No. 1 area starting this October, as part of an ambitious plan to curb the city’s daily output of 1,400 tons of plastic waste.
Ha Noi expands bike-sharing network to boost green transport
23/08/2025 06:11VGP - Ha Noi is stepping up its push for sustainable urban mobility with a major expansion of its public bike-sharing system. The initiative seeks to broaden public transport options, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and cut carbon emissions.
Ha Noi unveils cultural heritage list for protection
15/08/2025 08:54VGP - Ha Noi has announced an extensive list of cultural heritage assets targeted for preservation, aiming to safeguard its cultural values and boost sustainable tourism.
Ha Noi targets to cut 30% of red tape to support businesses
15/08/2025 06:45VGP - The Ha Noi People’s Committee directed all departments and local authorities to urgently streamline investment conditions, administrative procedures, and compliance costs by 30 percent. The move also involves accelerating the provision of online public services.
Ha Noi targets 30,000 new business registrations in 2025
14/08/2025 07:48VGP - Ha Noi targets to have 30,000 new businesses in 2025 in a bid to achieve 8 percent growth target for the year and double-digit expansion in the following years.
Ha Noi to ban fossil-fuel motorbikes in inner city from July 2026
14/07/2025 08:01VGP - Ha Noi will ban gasoline-powered motorbikes and mopeds from areas within Ring Road 1, starting July 1, 2026, under a new directive issued by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Ha Noi strives to welcome 7.5 million int’l visitors in 2025
03/06/2025 14:28VGP – Ha Noi aims to welcome 31 million visitors in 2025, including 7.5 million international tourists, and earn VND 130 trillion (US$5.1 billion) in tourism revenue in 2025.
Ha Noi renovates public toilets by March 30
13/03/2025 11:29VGP - The local authorities of Ha Noi directed all districts to complete the renovation of public restrooms by March 30 to improve environmental sanitation.
Ha Noi doubles effort to control HIV/AIDS
06/03/2025 11:46VGP - Ha Noi launched an expanded plan to combat HIV/AIDS in 2025, aiming to improve early detection, increase access to treatment, and enhance harm-reduction interventions.
Ha Noi accelerate HIV/AIDS prevention fight
18/02/2025 07:57VGP - Ha Noi has launched an expanded plan to combat HIV/AIDS in 2025, which aims to improve early detection, increase access to treatment and strengthen harm reduction measures.
Ha Noi to extend cashless parking pilot until June 30
04/02/2025 07:54VGP - Ha Noi will extend its pilot program for citywide cashless parking services until June 30, 2025, as part of a broader plan to apply technology solutions for finding and paying for parking, according to a new directive from the Ha Noi municipal People's Committee.
Ha Noi to install 40,000 cameras for security, traffic management
23/01/2025 11:05VGP - Deputy Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Ha Minh Hai Ha Noi approved a comprehensive plan for managing the city’s surveillance camera system, which includes the installation of 40,000 new cameras citywide.
