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.
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.
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.
Emergency construction orders are essential to address urgent needs, including water pollution control, a stable, clean water supply, increased flows for the To Lich River and improved urban landscapes and living conditions.
15 Dec, 07:41 PM
With the energy of thousands gathering in Hanoi downtown, the Countdown 2026 promises to be an unforgettable way for people to welcome the New Year.
14 Dec, 07:23 AM
The system automatically detects common violations, significantly reducing the need for traffic police to be deployed directly on the streets while improving accuracy and transparency in traffic management.
14 Dec, 02:25 AM
The stadium’s design draws inspiration from Dong Son bronze drums and the Lac bird motif, symbolizing Vietnam’s aspiration to rise.
13 Dec, 03:55 PM
The approval of two landmark projects underscores Hanoi’s push to unlock new growth engines, reshape its urban structure and accelerate its ambition to become a green, smart and globally connected capital.
13 Dec, 03:01 PM
The city aims to enhance the competitiveness of the capital’s industrial sector by tightening cooperation with Vietnamese enterprises and multinational corporations operating in Vietnam.
12 Dec, 08:22 PM
The creation of a landscape boulevard can help Hanoi reconnect with its historic identity shaped by water and restore the river-based character that defined the city for centuries.
11 Dec, 10:19 PM
These include expanding public communication efforts, reorganizing and upgrading streets and sidewalks, maintaining a clean and orderly urban environment and carrying out strict inspections to address violations.
11 Dec, 09:49 PM