
Hanoi Announces Plans to Protect Endangered Yangtze Turtles
Only four Yangtze giant softshell turtles remain in the world, with two in Hanoi and the remaining duo in Suzhou Zoo in Shanghai.

Hanoi to Introduce Traffic Congestion Charges in Central Districts
As part of the capital’s efforts to reduce traffic jams, private vehicles will face charges for entering congested areas of central districts.

Hanoi to Host Formula One Race in 2020: Official
After nearly a year of speculation, it has been officially confirmed that a Formula One Grand Prix will be held in Hanoi in 2020.

Expansion of Noi Bai Airport to Help Bring in 100m Passengers Each Year
Hanoi’s US$3.5 billion expansion of Noi Bai International Airport is being reviewed, with the aim of bringing in 80-100 million passengers a year by 2050.

Hanoi’s Booming Population Has Already Exceeded 2030 Target
According to a new report released by the National Assembly, Hanoi’s booming population has already surpassed the predicted figures for 2030.

$600,000 Lunar Rock to Be Displayed in Pagoda Complex Near Hanoi
The meteorite, which was recently bought for US$612,500, will be put on display in Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex, only 1.5 hours south of the capital.

After Completing Nghi Tam Overpass, Hanoi Proposes Plan to Expand Au Co
Having finished construction on the An Duong-Thanh Nien Overpass, which opened last Thursday, plans are now being proposed to level and expand Au Co Street.

Hanoi Begins Using E-Cards on New Bus Rapid Transit Route
As of yesterday, electronic cards have been available for use on the Kim Ma-Yen Nghia BRT route.

Formula One Race Likely to Appear on Hanoi Streets by 2020
Race Director Charlie Whiting visited Hanoi last week, and believes setting up a race in the capital by 2020 is feasible.

Hanoi Streets to Close for President Tran Dai Quang’s Funeral
Earlier this week, Vietnam declared a two-day state funeral for late President Tran Dai Quang.

Huge Fire Destroys Residential Buildings Near Hanoi Pediatrics Hospital
Last night, firefighters battled a major blaze in Hanoi that tore through buildings near a children’s hospital.

Hanoi Starts Campaign to Deter Dog Meat Trade, Consumption
Hanoi leaders are asking residents to stop eating dog and cat meat in an effort to improve Hanoi's image and avoid diseases like rabies.

Hanoi to Ban Dogs, Cats in Hoan Kiem Pedestrian Area Due to Unmuzzled, Unleashed Pets
In the future, Hanoians might have to leave their furry friends at home.

A Magnitude-5.3 Earthquake Centered in China Rattles Hanoi Over the Weekend
A strong earthquake centered in southern China rattled Hanoi this past Saturday morning, frightening many in the city.

Hanoi Reveals Train Designs for Metro Line 3, Seeks Public Feedback
While progress on Hanoi’s Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro route is inching close to the finish line, Hanoi transport authorities recently unveiled the design for the capital’s Metro Line 3.

Hanoi Moves Forward With Plans for Yen So, 'Vietnam's Most Modern Bus Station'
A major new bus station has been approved for Hoang Mai District, in an effort to relieve stress several of the city's dated bus facilities.

Hanoi Receives Government Approval to Move Forward on Proposed Formula One Race
Hanoi's plan to host a Formula 1 race in the near future has taken another step forward.

Nhan Chinh Park to Open on September 10, Brings More Green Space to Hanoi
Located on Hoang Minh Giam Street, the park will be the first designated green space in Thanh Xuan District.

Hanoi, Saigon Among Most-Improved Cities in Liveability: Economist
The country's two largest cities were among the most improved in the world on the Global Liveability Index.

[Video] Inside a Test Run of Hanoi's Cat Linh-Ha Dong Metro Ahead of Its Launch in 6 Months
The Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro line is being put through a trial period in August, according to Vu Hong Phuong, deputy director of the Ministry of Transport’s Railway Project Management Board, with some m...