Ha Noi rolls out breakthrough policies to spearhead science, technology, and innovation
VGP – 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 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.
Ha Noi targets to become global hub by 2045
14/01/2025 07:47VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha approved adjustments to Ha Noi’s master plan, aiming for the city to become a globally connected hub with high living standards and a development level on par with the capitals of developed countries in the region and worldwide by 2045.
Ha Noi targets to raise GRDP per capita to US$13,500-14,000 by 2030
23/12/2024 08:56VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed a Decision approving a master plan on Ha Noi capital city for 2021-2030 period, with a vision towards 2050.
Ha Noi to set up low emission zones to improve air quality
12/12/2024 14:49VGP – From 2025, Ha Noi authorities will establish low emission zones (LEZs) that restrict the use of polluting vehicles in a bid to improve air quality.
Ha Noi accelerates public investment disbursement
02/11/2024 11:52VGP - Chairman of the Ha Noi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh issued a directive on accelerating the disbursement of public investment in the last months.
Month-long campaign on iHanoi app application launched
31/10/2024 10:51VGP - The local authorities of Ha Noi will launch a month-long campaign from November 1 to 30 to enable local residents to activate accounts, use utilities of the iHanoi digital citizen platform.
Ha Noi to become northern hub for tourism growth
24/10/2024 10:23VGP - Ha Noi was identified as the tourism growth pole in the North, according to the "Cultural and Sports Facilities Network Planning" and the "Tourism System Planning for 2021-2030, with a Vision to 2045."
Public administrative service center to operate from December 31
13/10/2024 09:20VGP - The Ha Noi municipal People's Council approved a plan to establish a public administrative service center for organizations and individuals to store information and electronic data related to administrative transactions for public services.
