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Jobs with VND20 million monthly salary difficult to find in Hanoi

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.

Hanoi requires comprehensive emission data

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.

Iran’s “Hard Shell” and VN's “Once Upon a Time in a Story” shine at HANIFF 2024

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

Public artwork at Hanoi metro station celebrates Vietnam-France friendship

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.

Two Hanoi metro lines now operational, serve millions and cut congestion

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.

Elevated section of Hanoi’s metro line 3 officially inaugurated

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.

Urgent need for a metro line to connect capital with the airport

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.

Hanoi introduces unlimited free bus passes for the disabled, the elderly, poor

Residents of Hanoi, who contributed to the revolutionary cause, are disabled or elderly will now be able to use free bus passes without any expiry date.

117 movies to join Hanoi Int'l Film Festival 2024

The seventh Hanoi International Film Festival 2024 with the slogan of “Cinema: Soaring Creativity” will take place in Hanoi from November 7-11, featuring 117 movies from 51 countries and territories.

Hanoi to restrict polluting vehicles across key districts

Hanoi is moving forward with a plan to restrict polluting vehicles across 12 districts, along with some soon-to-be-upgraded districts and two new cities, aiming to improve air quality and reduce congestion.

Hanoi’s Military History Museum opens, moving visitors with iconic artifacts

On its first day, Hanoi’s Military History Museum drew visitors moved by the powerful artifacts that embody Vietnam’s history and resilience.

Hanoi removes obstacles causing administrative bottlenecks

Hanoi has vowed to remove existing bottlenecks to settle the tie-up in dealing with administrative procedures in the fields of land, investment, planning and construction by establishing a public administration service center.

Annual ‘India Fair’ set to take place in Hanoi

A fair featuring Indian folk culture will be organised in Hanoi.

Hanoi envisaged to be northern hub for tourism growth

The capital city of Hanoi is envisaged to become the nation’s tourism growth pole in the north under the tourism system planning for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045 recently announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Hanoi to implement stricter emission standards for vehicles in specific zones

The Hanoi People's Committee has outlined five proposed areas for low emission zones, aiming to limit polluting vehicles and enforce stricter emission standards across the city.

Hanoi: 1,360-kg bomb relocated

A war-time bomb weighing 1,362 kg was lifted up and moved to a safe location on October 24, according to the Hanoi Capital Military High Command.

Hanoi seeks solutions for urban railway development

Hanoi has plans to develop hundreds of kilometers of urban railways, but only two railway routes have been put into operation over the last 20 years.

Gold scarcity sparks long queues at Hanoi’s gold shops

Gold prices continued to surge this morning, October 23, with gold rings reaching over 88 million VND per tael.

The increasingly high prices of land leave buyers empty-handed

The award price of VND133 million per sq m at a land auction in Hoai Duc district in Hanoi has stirred up the public as it was much higher than the starting price set by local authorities.

Air pollution in Hanoi is likely to persist until early next year

Air quality in Hanoi tends to worsen during the winter, experts said based on observations over the past several years.