This week on The Hanoi Times podcast, we spotlight Hanoi’s rapid transformation, from major infrastructure and AI-powered traffic to new bridges boosting connectivity. We also explore Vietnam’s innovation drive, digital traceability for global markets, creative and sustainable arts, youth-led heritage, environmental communication and the city’s growing sports movement.
This week’s highlights cover Hanoi’s push to accelerate mega projects and reforms, advance green industry and innovation, expand cultural and creative ecosystems, boost startup financing, revive international tourism and promote local crafts on the global stage.
This week, we spotlight Hanoi’s foreign relations, major urban development updates, new heritage and tourism initiatives, progress in smart mobility and environmental management, strengthened local-to-local cooperation and advances in STEM education shaping the city’s future.
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29 Dec, 10:18 PM
Hanoi’s leadership has drawn a clear line for 2026, committing to double-digit growth through tougher governance, faster execution and an uncompromising reform agenda.
29 Dec, 09:48 PM
Hanoi welcomes Japanese partners to deepen cooperation and expand their activities, contributing to the city’s development as it enters a new phase of dynamic growth, according to the city’s top official.
29 Dec, 05:18 PM
International recognition at the Korea Tourism Awards has highlighted Hanoi’s growing influence in regional travel markets and reinforced strong tourism ties between Vietnam and South Korea.
29 Dec, 04:26 PM
The ten major outcomes span governance reform, economic growth, institutional restructuring and digital transformation despite a year marked by heavy workloads and unprecedented challenges.
29 Dec, 03:49 PM
The capital has begun implementing a new national framework to reshape conduct at traditional festivals, marking a shift from ad hoc management to more standardized, values-based oversight.
28 Dec, 11:19 PM
A citywide student festival in Hanoi brought sport, creativity and recognition together, marking a major milestone for Vietnam’s student movement and its next generation.
28 Dec, 11:15 PM
The well-equipped ministerial-level firefighting exercise is the largest of its kind in the capital city over the past years.
28 Dec, 08:26 PM