Hanoi emerged as the frontrunner in attracting foreign investment capital in the initial half of 2023, with a total registered amount of US$2.265 billion, as the General Statistics Office reported.
Vietnam has several advantages over other countries in the region in competing for high-value FDI.
As Vietnam moves toward upper-middle-income status, experts urge the country to focus not only on attracting traditional FDI in industrial production but also on knowledge-based investment and innovation.
Hanoi would continue to facilitate companies and treat all equally regardless of their status as local or foreign-invested.
Hanoi plans to designate Low Emission Zones (LEZs) based on factors such as population density, air pollution levels, and traffic infrastructure
27 Mar, 05:38 PM
With initial positive results after a month of testing, the Free Restroom program is expected to become a new beauty in the culture of serving tourists in Hanoi if replicated throughout the city.
27 Mar, 05:07 PM
The 113-km road project to connect the Noi Bai – Ha Long Expressway once it comes operational in April 2026 costs a total investment of approximately US$3.4 billion.
26 Mar, 09:11 PM
Hanoi should prioritize economic tools over regulations to limit private vehicles, enhance smart traffic control, and improve public transport access.
26 Mar, 08:57 PM
The plan aims to preserve Long Bien Market’s cultural identity while upgrading its infrastructure to support modern trade and community needs.
26 Mar, 06:25 PM
The capital’s tourism industry has experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2025, with over seven million visitors recorded in just three months.
26 Mar, 05:10 PM
Residents are encouraged to adopt cleaner, greener transportation and increase their use of public transit.
26 Mar, 10:08 AM
According to experts, besides the function of reporting, the press also has the role of orienting, forming and spreading cultural standards of behavior of the people.
25 Mar, 06:01 PM