Noi Bai Officials Seize 125kg of Rhino Horns Worth $7.5m
Officials at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport on Sunday seized 125 kilograms of smuggled rhino horn, which represents one of the biggest wildlife tracking cases ever recorded in Southeast Asia.
New Proposal Calls on Hanoi Businesses to Ditch Plastic Bags
A new proposal submitted by Hanoi authorities late last month calls on businesses involved in the production of plastic bags to drastically adjust their output.
Tickets for Hanoi’s Formula One Race Go on Sale Today
With just eight months to go until Vietnam’s first-ever Formula One Grand Prix, construction of the racecourse is underway and, as of today, tickets for the event are officially on sale.
Hanoi Authorities Earmark Over $5m for Reducing Poverty
As part of an ongoing drive to minimize poverty in the capital and reduce the number of poor households to zero by the end of this year, Hanoi authorities have outlined a set of funding for initiative...
Hanoi to Break Ground on Underground Metro in 2021
In just a few years, probably, construction will begin on an underground section of Hanoi's developing metro system.
Hanoi Welcomed Nearly 15m Visitors in First Half of 2019
With the number of visitors continuing to rise, Vietnam’s largest cities remain magnets for both local and international tourists.
Hanoi FC Makes History by Entering AFC Cup’s Zonal Finals for the First Time
Vietnam’s national team has enjoyed huge success in recent years, and now the nation’s club teams are making significant progress too.
Hanoi Applies for Recognition as UNESCO Creative City
As part of the capital’s ongoing efforts to bolster the city’s global standing, authorities are developing a dossier to submit for Hanoi’s recognition as a UNESCO creative city.
Hanoi Metro Drivers Undergo Training in Beijing
Over the last year, drivers who will work on Hanoi's upcoming Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro line have trained for the job in Beijing.
Hanoi Authorities Ban Recreational Use of Laughing Gas
All recreational use of laughing gas is now illegal in Hanoi following a decision from the city’s administration.
Hanoians Can Now Sell Solar Power Back to the Grid
Authorities in the Vietnamese capital are now offering to pay Hanoians who produce solar power and sell it back to the grid.
Hanoi Signs 5-Year, $3.4m Tourism Promotion Partnership With CNN
Following a two-year, US$2 milllion deal signed in 2017, Hanoi authorities have now signed a new five-year deal with American media giants CNN, worth US$3.4 million.
After 2 Years, Hanoi's BRT Route Fails to Reach Full Capacity
In 2018, Hanoi’s bus rapid transit (BRT) only reached half its potential capacity despite serving 5.3 million passengers.
Will CCTV Around Hoan Kiem Lake Reduce Littering on Pedestrianized Streets?
Hanoi authorities are trialing a new system that aims to prevent littering in the city center.
Construction Set to Begin on Hanoi’s Underground Metro Stations
Construction on Hanoi’s second metro line, the 12.5-kilometer Nhon–Hanoi route, is half complete. Work is underway on the 8.5-kilometer elevated section in the western district of Nam Tu Liem, and con...
Hanoi Authorities Say Motorbike Ban Yet to be Officially Approved
Nguyen Duc Chung, the Hanoi chairman, has suggested the city’s long-discussed motorbike ban remains merely a proposal and has not been officially approved.
New Swan Boat Ride-Hailing App, SwanGo, to Take Off in Hanoi Next Month
Ever since the departure of Uber in 2018, Vietnam’s ride-hailing market has seen a plethora of new additions, both Vietnamese and foreign. Yet this latest arrival, SwanGo, appears likely to enter stra...
From 2020, Hanoi to Limit Registration of New Motorbikes
As part of continuing efforts to mitigate the capital’s growing traffic woes, Hanoi authorities are considering limiting the registration of new motorbikes in certain areas of the city.
Construction Begins on Hanoi's Formula One Racetrack
After a prolonged period of speculation, Formula One officials finally confirmed last November that Hanoi will host an annual Grand Prix, with the first race set to take place next year.
After Plastination, Hanoi's Beloved Cu Rua Preserved for All to See
Ever since Hoan Kiem Lake’s legendary turtle sadly perished in 2016, many expected the beloved creature would be preserved and put on display so Hanoians could pay their respects.
