Hanoi has greenlit plans for a modern, large-scale theater on the Quang An Peninsula, alongside cultural parks and recreational areas, to create a vibrant hub by West Lake.

As tourists flock to Hanoi’s Train Street, experts debate whether safety measures or outright bans are the solution to its growing popularity.

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution has consistently exceeded safety standards in Hà Nội and nearby provinces such as Bắc Ninh and Thái Nguyên since 2019.

Authorities in Hanoi are considering relocating the railway from the city center as Train Street cafés continue to defy prohibitions.

Nearly 150 sets of human remains were discovered during a drainage system upgrade on Tay Son Street in Hanoi, marking the latest in a series of similar finds in the area.

Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee, Tran Sy Thanh, has approved the investment policy for constructing three major bridges - Tu Lien, Tran Hung Dao, and Ngoc Hoi - using public funds during the 2025–2030 period.

By 2035, Hanoi aims to transition 50% of its buses to electric vehicles and the remaining 50% to those powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG).

The design festival became one of Hà Nội’s commitments after joining UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network in 2019.

‘Cleaning Hoan Kiem Lake with Ninomiya’ is a group dedicated to their course and it all started with the action of one Japanese man.

Hanoi’s renovation of 17km of dikes along the Buoi and Day rivers aims to reduce flooding risks and improve living conditions for thousands of residents.

These areas were affected by the typhoon and subsequent floods but have not been included in previous relief plans by the Government and the city authorities.

Hanoi plans to allocate VND 9.9 trillion annually as supplementary income for public officials, linking payouts to performance evaluations.

Hanoi is reviewing public and private construction projects that have been delayed, with a focus on developing solutions to optimize resources and prevent waste.

It is estimated that 15 percent of people have found jobs with average monthly pay of VND10-20 million in Hanoi, but there are not enough jobs for everyone.

Experts have raised concerns over Hanoi’s rising air pollution, emphasising the need for comprehensive data and updates on emission sources to identify the causes and extent of the city’s air quality issues.

The 2024 Hanoi International Film Festival concluded with awards for outstanding films and emerging talents, honoring performances and directors who made a memorable impact.

A new ceramic artwork at Hanoi’s Nhon metro line station celebrates the city’s history, inspired by the clanging trams of early 20th-century Hanoi and created as a unique gift from the French Development Agency.

With both Nhon - Hanoi and Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro lines now in service, Hanoi’s public transit system is seeing substantial uptake and easing pressure on roadways.

The 8km elevated section of Nhon-Hanoi Station has been officially inaugurated after three months of commercial operations at a ceremony held by the Hanoi People's Committee on November 9.

The primary modes of transport connecting the airport to Hà Nội and the surrounding metropolitan area remain cars, taxis, coaches and just two bus routes.