In Ba Vi, Foot and Mouth Outbreak Affects Nearly 300 Pigs
The highly contagious foot and mouth disease (FMD) has broken out among livestock just 90 minutes outside of central Hanoi, in Ba Vi District.
Hanoi to Fill Canals, Widen Roads in Preparation for Formula 1 Race
Now that Hanoi is officially hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2020, the city is to undergo massive infrastructural development in preparation for the event.
To Compete With Grab, Hanoi Taxi Companies Merge to Form G7
A new development has emerged in the battle between traditional taxi fleets and new, app-based companies, as three taxi companies have merged together to form the capital's largest taxi business.
Hanoi to Catch Unleashed, Stray Dogs to Combat Rabies
In an effort to reduce the risk of rabies, Hanoi will hire dogcatchers to round up unleashed and stray dogs.
Hanoi to Construct $500m Horse Racetrack Amid the Pines of Soc Son
Hanoi authorities are going ahead with the construction of a racetrack which will offer sports betting at an estimated cost of USD500 million.
New Study Claims Hanoi Is Among the Least Sustainable Cities in the World
The recently published Sustainable Cities Index compared the sustainability of 100 cities around the world. What determines a cities sustainability? Researchers at Arcadis, a consultancy firm headquar...
Hanoi to Create Over $1bn Worth of New Parking Spaces
Hanoi is aiming to create around 1,500 new parking spaces over the next seven years to help deal with overcrowding at the city’s existing parking lots.
Vietnam Formula 1 Grand Prix Track Layout Released
The layout of the track which will host the Formula Vietnamese Grand Prix in 2020 was released yesterday.
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.
