Hanoi Metro has introduced a fully automated fare-collection system on the Cat Linh–Ha Dong line, marking a major milestone in the capital’s transition toward smart and green public transportation.
These locations already have the foundations for sustainable traffic and tourism management.
Both sides highlighted the strong foundation of their three-decade partnership and emphasized the need to deepen collaboration in innovation, urban planning and people-to-people exchanges.
THE HANOI TIMES — This week, we cover Hanoi’s push for deeper rail cooperation with China’s CRRC, global-rooted Teachers’ Day celebrations, expanded ties with Bangkok, and plans for cross-boundary digital services. Hanoi also launches the “Digital Front” app, prepares Tet support for workers, and hosts major cultural festivals and a Vietnamese goods fair promoting local products and community welfare.
23 Nov, 09:42 PM
Welcome to The Hanoi Times Weekly Podcast, your window into the stories shaping life in Vietnam’s capital. Each week, we bring you insightful updates on policy, the economy, culture and community. Now, let's dive into this week’s top stories.
16 Nov, 07:51 PM
Welcome to Words on the Street. Today we explore the viral Vietnamese game that has taken over social media and sparked conversations across the world, Brother Hai’s Pho Restaurant.
09 Nov, 10:26 PM
As Vietnam celebrates Law Day on November 9, Hanoi has stepped up efforts to build a culture of law compliance and raise public respect for the Constitution and the legal system.
09 Nov, 10:03 PM
This weekend’s Hanoi news podcast highlights the city’s new Party Chief, expanded air quality monitoring, green transport initiatives and the international photography exhibition.
08 Nov, 10:29 PM
Hanoi is rising to affirm its position as a creative leader, a convergence point and a source of cultural vitality reflecting Vietnam’s thousand-year heritage.
24 Oct, 04:02 PM
The Words on the Street today explores how the capital’s first Happiness Index shifts focus from GDP to everyday contentment, reflected in the smiles, calm mornings, and small joys that define life in the city.
23 Oct, 11:04 PM
Set to be signed in Hanoi, the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime marks a pivotal step toward global digital cooperation, aiming to harmonize cybersecurity laws, combat online crimes and foster trust in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
21 Oct, 10:07 AM