As the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 arrives, Hanoi glows with flags and flowers and steps into the new year with renewed confidence. Drawing on its heroic legacy and thousand-year cultural heritage, the capital aims to spearhead national development, advance innovation under the 14th National Party Congress Resolution and pioneer new growth models for a prosperous and modern future. Below is an article by Politburo member and Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc outlining the capital’s key priorities for 2026.