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 begins construction of five urban metro lines
22/06/2026 10:34VGP – Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 22 attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Ha Noi's five metro lines with total length of 298.5 kilometers.
Ha Noi to break ground on five major metro lines
21/06/2026 12:43VGP - Ha Noi is set to launch construction of five major metro lines on June 22, marking a significant milestone in the capital’s efforts to modernize its transport infrastructure and reshape urban development.
14th Viet Nam Trade Union Congress opens in Ha Noi
03/06/2026 09:06VGP - The 14th Viet Nam Trade Union Congress for the 2026–2031 tenure officially opened in Ha Noi on June 3, bringing together 780 delegates representing nearly 10 million trade union members nationwide.
Ha Noi destined for ASEAN Future Forum 2026
27/05/2026 08:00VGP - The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 (AFF 2026) will take place in Ha Noi on June 9-10, featuring a broader agenda and a larger scale than previous editions, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ha Noi activates Hanta virus surveillance after international warnings
12/05/2026 14:00VGP - The Ha Noi Department of Health ordered stronger monitoring and prevention measures against Hanta virus disease following alerts from the Ministry of Health over recent international cases.
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–Quang Ninh high-speed railway to put into operation in 2028
16/04/2026 13:42VGP - Viet Nam officially commenced construction of a high-speed railway connecting Hanoi and Quang Ninh, a project expected to cut travel time between the two destinations to just 23 minutes.
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.
Ha Noi records robust GRDP growth of 7.87% in Q1
04/04/2026 17:26VGP - The gross regional domestic product (GRDP) expanded by an estimated 7.87 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, marking one of the highest growth rates in recent years, according to the Ha Noi Statistics Office.
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.
