The Hanoi Centre for Disease Control has been tightening health checks at the Noi Bai International Airport amid Congo mysterious disease outbreak.

Hanoi’s per capita gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is expected to hit 45,000 - 46,000 USD while the urbanisation rate reach 80-85% by 2050, according to a newly-approved master plan for Hanoi in the 2021 - 2030 period with a vision to 2050.

The Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao metro line, approved with a VND 35.588 trillion ($1.4 billion) investment, will begin construction in 2025, marking a crucial step in Hanoi’s urban transit development.

Hanoi’s Chairman Tran Sy Thanh has urged civil servants and leaders to remain calm as the city embarks on significant administrative restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and boosting efficiency.

Hanoi’s tourism sector made exceptional progress in 2024, with visitor numbers surpassing prior expectations.

The Hanoi Police Department has mobilized a massive operation to combat crime, ensure public safety, and enhance traffic management before, during, and after the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet).

Starting in 2025, Hanoi will trial low-emission zones in Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem districts, raising questions about how residents and workers will adapt to stricter vehicle restrictions.

As part of a citywide pollution reduction effort, Hanoi will ban high-emission vehicles in selected districts and support residents in transitioning to clean energy transport.

Hanoi has approved a master plan for Soc Son Urban Subdivision Zone 3, featuring a $420 million horse racing track alongside parks, schools, and hospitals.

The initiative is aimed at reducing traffic congestion, improving transportation infrastructure, boosting the city’s socio-economic growth and mitigating environmental pollution.

Hanoi’s authorities have granted approval for more than 1,200 apartments in two prominent residential projects, Lumi Hanoi and Heritage West Lake, to be sold to foreign buyers.

Hanoi’s intention to require motorbike taxi drivers to have an official practice card is facing strong opposition from drivers and economists.

Proposals for fees and charges for pollution-emitting vehicles travelling in low-emission zones are expected to be imposed too.

As Christmas is less than two weeks away, the gift and decoration market in Hanoi is becoming bustling with a variety of eye-catching products at affordable prices.

While the path to redeveloping Hanoi’s old apartment buildings is fraught with challenges, the city remains committed to its vision.

With rewards now up to 15 times higher, Hanoi’s top-performing students and their teachers are set to benefit from the city’s focus on education.

Starting in 2025, Hanoi will allocate surplus wage reform funds to provide additional income for over 40,000 civil servants and public employees.

Hanoi has reduced the Yen Xa Wastewater Treatment System budget by over VND 5 trillion, citing updated valuations and a revised project timeline.

Two concerts and television shows titled ’Anh Trai Vượt Ngàn Trông Gai’ (Call Me By Fire Vietnam) and ’Anh Trai Say Hi’ (Say Hi Never Say Goodbye), held in Hà Nội this December were an early present for thousands of young music fans.

Hanoi has proposed hiring digital transformation and administrative reform experts at competitive salaries to enhance the efficiency of its Public Administration Service Center.