Under a draft resolution currently open for public feedback by the municipal People’s Committee, residents with permanent or temporary residence registration in Hanoi for at least two consecutive years, who own petrol-powered motorbikes registered before the resolution takes effect, will be eligible for support when purchasing electric motorbikes priced at 10 million VND or more.
PSNews - Recently, the Police Department of Temporary Detention and Community-based Correction Management under the Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation and the Hanoi City Police Department, organized the 2026 community reintegration program themed “Heading Toward the Dawn" in Hanoi.
Vietnam National University, Hanoi must rise even further, becoming a leading academic pillar, a major hub of innovation, and a pioneering force in Vietnam’s higher education system; while also serving as a distinguished and reputable representative of Vietnamese intellect on the international stage.
PSNews - Vietnam’s proposals placed the highest priority on ensuring a peaceful and stable environment conducive for continued sustainable development and improving the well-being and happiness of the ASEAN people. They were praised by member states and incorporated into the core contents of the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on the response to the Middle East crisis.
The 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) is taking place in Hanoi from May 11 to 13, gathering more than 1,300 delegates representing social organisations, ethnic groups, religious communities, overseas Vietnamese and various sectors across the country.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation departed Hanoi for Cebu, the Philippines on May 7 morning to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit from May 7–8 at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, Chair of ASEAN 2026.
The exhibition, which runs until May 9 at the Hanoi International Centre for Exhibition, showcases advanced products and technologies across a range of fields, including pharmaceuticals, drug manufacturing machinery and equipment, medical devices, hospital and clinic services and dental equipment.
In the 2027–2030 period, the city will accelerate the transition towards the complete phase-out of fossil fuel-powered buses. The share of electric and green energy-fueled buses is projected to reach 79–89% by 2029 and 100% by 2030.
PSNews - Recently, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) solemnly held a ceremony in Hanoi, to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Social Order Administrative Management Police Force (April 18, 1946 – 2026).
In Hanoi, the decisive implementation of socio-economic development programmes from the start of the year helped sustain growth, with GRDP rising 7.87% year-on-year in the first quarter.
By the end of April, the number of buses using electricity and other green energy sources in the city is expected to reach 822, including 683 electric buses and 139 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, representing 42.1% of the total number of vehicles.
Hanoi plans a new 2,500-seat theatre valued at 2 trillion VND (75.9 million USD) on Vo Thi Sau street in Bach Mai ward.
Hanoi is considering the development of two financial centres as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen the capital’s role in national and regional financial services.
Hanoi’s residents will soon be able to complete most administrative procedures without leaving home as the city accelerates efforts to modernise governance and expand fully online public services.
Hanoi has been named among the world’s 50 most beautiful cities by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, highlighting the Vietnamese capital’s enduring charm and cultural depth.
The park currently plays a leading role in shaping Vietnam’s semiconductor ecosystem, hosting nearly 70 enterprises in microelectronics and information technology, alongside almost 30 biotechnology investment projects.
International arrivals to Hanoi in February reached approximately 680,800 in February, marking a 16.2% increase compared to the same month in 2025, while domestic visitors totaled around 2.5 million, up 32.3%. Total tourism revenue was estimated at 12.39 trillion VND (476 million USD), a rise of 24.8%.
PSNews - European Council President António Costa visits Hanoi Metro Line 3 at noon on January 29, a flagship urban railway project reflecting European cooperation in infrastructure development in Vietnam.
Under the allocation plan, 5.28 billion VND will fund 5,280 Tet gift packages for near-poor households and those living in difficult circumstances. Each package contains 1 million VND in cash, with wards receiving 30 each and communes receiving 50.
International delegates attending the UN Convention Against Cybercrime (the Hanoi Convention) Signing Ceremony in Vietnam have widely praised the country's pioneering role in promoting multilateral cooperation. They also expressed deep appreciation for the hospitality of the capital city’s people and the host nation’s effective security and safety arrangements.