A Magnitude-5.3 Earthquake Centered in China Rattles Hanoi Over the Weekend
A strong earthquake centered in southern China rattled Hanoi this past Saturday morning, frightening many in the city.
Hanoi Reveals Train Designs for Metro Line 3, Seeks Public Feedback
While progress on Hanoi’s Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro route is inching close to the finish line, Hanoi transport authorities recently unveiled the design for the capital’s Metro Line 3.
Hanoi Moves Forward With Plans for Yen So, 'Vietnam's Most Modern Bus Station'
A major new bus station has been approved for Hoang Mai District, in an effort to relieve stress several of the city's dated bus facilities.
Hanoi Receives Government Approval to Move Forward on Proposed Formula One Race
Hanoi's plan to host a Formula 1 race in the near future has taken another step forward.
Nhan Chinh Park to Open on September 10, Brings More Green Space to Hanoi
Located on Hoang Minh Giam Street, the park will be the first designated green space in Thanh Xuan District.
Hanoi, Saigon Among Most-Improved Cities in Liveability: Economist
The country's two largest cities were among the most improved in the world on the Global Liveability Index.
[Video] Inside a Test Run of Hanoi's Cat Linh-Ha Dong Metro Ahead of Its Launch in 6 Months
The Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro line is being put through a trial period in August, according to Vu Hong Phuong, deputy director of the Ministry of Transport’s Railway Project Management Board, with some m...
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.
