Ha Noi urged to adopt ‘sponge city’ model to mitigate flooding
VGP - Recent heavy rains and flooding across Ha Noi have exposed the city’s vulnerability to extreme weather, prompting experts to call for a fundamental shift in urban planning — from resisting water to adapting and living with it — while upgrading drainage systems to build long-term resilience.
Ha Noi poised to become the world's premier golf city destination
13/11/2025 09:08VGP - Ha Noi is emerging as a global golf tourism hotspot, offering not only world-class courses but also serving as a gateway for cultural, culinary, and natural excursions to nearby regions such as Phu Tho, Ninh Binh, Hai Phong, and Quang Ninh.
Ha Noi fulfills 2026 green transport goal ahead of schedule
11/11/2025 10:43VGP - Ha Noi has surpassed its 2026 green transport target, with 20.7 percent of the city’s bus fleet now running on clean energy — a milestone originally set for next year. The rate is expected to climb to 26.5 percent by the end of 2025, according to a review meeting held on November 7 and chaired by Vice Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen.
Balancing growth and sustainability: Ha Noi’s double challenge in transport reform
11/11/2025 08:15VGP - As Ha Noi moves toward becoming a multi-centered, high-performance metropolis, the capital city is faced with a dual challenge: easing chronic traffic congestion while developing a modern, green, and intelligent transport system — a crucial foundation for sustainable urban growth.
Ha Noi’s socio-economic performance shows strong momentum, resilience
11/11/2025 07:15VGP - Ha Noi's socio-economic development continued to show positive growth across most sectors over the last 10 months of this year, official data shows.
Infographic: Biography of Secretary of Ha Noi Party Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc
11/11/2025 06:25VGP - On November 4, the Politburo decided to assign and appoint Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission, as Secretary of Ha Noi Party Committee for the 2025-2030 tenure. Ngoc also ceases holding the post of Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee’s Secretariat to join the Ha Noi Party Committee and its Standing Board.
Ha Noi remains top choice for foreign investors during 2020-2025
11/11/2025 05:27VGP - Ha Noi has attracted more than US$15.6 billion in FDI during 2020-2025 as the capital city has doubled efforts to improve competitive investment environment and promote administrative reforms.
Ha Noi’s first metro to launch new ticketing system next week
09/11/2025 12:10VGP - Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro, the city’s first urban railway, will introduce a new ticket and passenger management system featuring digital identification, authentication, and biometric verification starting November 18.
Thang Long–Ha Noi Festival 2025 – debut of new cultural highlight
08/11/2025 05:57VGP - The first Thang Long–Ha Noi Festival 2025 is taking place from November 1-16, featuring over 30 outstanding cultural, artistic and tourism events.
Ha Noi advances urban renewal with three key resolutions
07/11/2025 09:37VGP - Ha Noi is finalizing three major resolutions on urban redevelopment, resettlement, and investment incentives to create a legal framework under the Capital City Law, aiming to upgrade urban spaces and improve living conditions amid rapid urbanization.
Ha Noi eyes fresh growth prospects under new capital master plan
06/11/2025 17:04VGP - To elevate the capital to new heights worthy of its proud history and growing stature, the Politburo issued Resolution No. 15-NQ/TW on May 5, 2022, setting forth orientations and tasks for Ha Noi’s development through 2030, with a vision toward 2045. The resolution envisions Ha Noi as a modern, civilized city rooted in its millennia-old culture by 2030.
Ha Noi Opera Theatre-new cultural symbol of the capital
06/11/2025 07:22VGP - The Ha Noi Opera Theatre is expected to become a new cultural symbol of the capital, embodying the harmony between historical values and modern spirit, while creating impetus for the city’s tourism and economic creativity.
Ha Noi strives for annual GRDP growth of 11% over next six years
06/11/2025 07:00VGP - Ha Noi targets an average GRDP growth rate of at least 11 per year during the 2026–2030 period, according to the Resolution adopted at the city's 18th Party Congress.
Tran Sy Thanh becomes new Chairman of Central Inspection Commission
06/11/2025 06:55VGP – The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam on Wednesday elected Tran Sy Thanh, Chairman of Ha Noi Municipal People's Committee as new Chairman of the Central Inspection Commission.
Ha Noi pioneers in digital transformation journey
06/11/2025 04:57VGP - 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.
Viet Nam to build high-speed railway route linking Ha Noi and Ha Long
05/11/2025 13:33VGP - The Government has approved the revised plan for national railway network development for the 2021-2030 period.
Number of visitors to Ha Noi up nearly 22% in 10 months
05/11/2025 09:13VGP – Ha Noi welcomed 28.22 million visitors in the first ten months of this year, up 21.9 percent year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Ha Noi Secretary assigned to lead Party Committee of Viet Nam Fatherland Front
04/11/2025 19:04VGP - Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai has been assigned by the Politburo to hold the position of Secretary of the Party Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front and Central Mass Organizations for the 2020–2025 term.
Ha Noi shines among the friendliest cities in Asia and the world in 2025
04/11/2025 12:25VGP - The Vietnamese capital now shares the spotlight with iconic cities such as Mumbai, Beijing, and Shanghai — a testament to its distinctive charm and rising global recognition.
Capital shifts from road-based growth to metro corridors
04/11/2025 10:26VGP - Ha Noi is redefining its urban future, moving away from decades of road-based expansion toward development centered around rail corridors. The city’s urban railway system is now viewed as a strategic and indispensable foundation for this transformation.
