Hanoi Launches First-Ever Natural Gas-Powered Buses
Two bus routes, set up by Bao Yen Tourism, will run entirely on compressed natural gas (CNG). They officially opened in Hanoi on August 1, with a third route beginning August 9.
Construction of Overpass on Au Co and Nghi Tam One Month Behind Schedule
On July 25, the Hanoi People’s Committee urged contractors to address construction problems and complete the overpass, which is already one month behind schedule.
Measles Outbreak Potentially Looms in Hanoi
Hanoi’s Municipal Department of Health has stated the capital could be on the verge of a measles outbreak.
Hanoi Authorities Reject Plan to Build Cable Car Across Red River
Last month, French company POMA proposed building a cable car in the capital, but authorities have rejected the plan, claiming the form of transport is not a priority.
Over 50% of Rural Areas Outside Hanoi Now Have Access to Clean Water
Access to clean water has been an issue for people living in rural areas outside the capital for years, but that may soon change.
Hanoi FC on Course for an Early V.League Championship
The last three matches of the 19th round of V.League 2018 wrapped up on July 15, including a match between Hanoi FC and Nam Dinh. Although the match ended in a 3-3 draw, Hanoi maintained their positio...
Hanoi's Air Quality Improves in First Week of July
Hanoi's air pollution has turned itself around, with Hanoi recording a high number of "good" days in the first week of July.
Hanoi to Host SEA Games in 2021
At a government meeting on July 9, Hanoi was selected to host the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), which will take place between October and December 2021.
Illegal Sand Mining Continues to Diminish Northern Vietnam’s Riverbanks
The banks of the Red River continue to be illegally mined for sand, with both the river itself and the livelihoods of local people being affected.
Ho Tay Narrowly Avoids Another Large-Scale Fish Die-off
This weekend, fish in Hanoi’s biggest lake began to die once again.
[Video] Hanoi Metro Line Makes Its First Test Run
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Almost.
Hanoi to Remove All Unregistered Motorcycle Rickshaws From Streets
From June 30, around 4,300 of Hanoi’s motorcycle rickshaws will be impounded and eventually destroyed.
Hanoi FC Matches V-League’s Record Unbeaten Run With Victory Over Quang Nam
Following a 1–0 victory over Quang Nam, Hanoi FC have extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches this season. If you include games from the end of last season, that number reaches 19.
Formula One CEO Excited About Establishing a Race in Hanoi
The globally renowned race might feature in Vietnam’s ancient capital, possibly as soon as 2020.
First-Ever Nude Photography Exhibition to Open in Hanoi This July
New ground will be broken in Hanoi this summer when the city sees its first-ever exhibition of nude photography.
Vietnam U-23 to Play Against Barcelona U-23 at My Dinh Stadium This August
Thought the dust had settled on the excitement surrounding Vietnam’s U-23 football team? Think again…
Open-Top Tourist Buses Rolling Into Hanoi Later This Month
You heard it here first (unless you’ve been reading other news sources). Starting at the end of this month, open-top buses will begin taking tourists to all the main sightseeing spots in the c...
Hanoi to Trial New Pedestrianized Street in Tay Ho Starting This Weekend
Following the success of the pedestrianized area around Hoan Kiem Lake, Tay Ho District will see its first traffic-free street open this weekend.
Hanoi Fines Teacher for Calling Student 'Pig Brain,' Shuts Down English Center
A Vietnamese English language teacher achieved notoriety earlier this week by calling one of her students a "pig brain" after he refused to pay a VND100,000 (US$4.4) fine for failing to hand in his ho...
Hanoi Trees to Be Axed to Make Way for Metro Line
To create space for one of Hanoi's upcoming metro stations, 41 trees will soon be cut down, while another 116 will be relocated to a nearby park.
