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The plan to merge provinces and cities has heightened the property market sentiment, which is viewed as both good and risky for investors.
This week, we highlight Hanoi’s deeper ties with Japan, ASEAN digital leadership, growth and green transport reforms, Tet social support, cultural diplomacy, and the city’s push to take local products to global markets.
03 Jan, 07:39 PM
As Hanoi pioneers six major resolutions on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, attracting talent, building trust and effective implementation will determine whether the capital can turn ambitious policies into lasting development gains.
30 Dec, 08:27 PM
Vietnam’s record-breaking trade performance in 2025 underscores its rising global standing. Yet sustaining double-digit growth will depend on boosting value addition, autonomy and sustainability.
29 Dec, 02:36 PM
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.
21 Dec, 08:05 PM
A youth-led program in Hanoi brings together university students to organize a creative cultural program rooted in traditional Vietnamese art.
18 Dec, 10:55 AM
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.
13 Dec, 11:40 PM
Hanoi’s historic Hoan Kiem area will turn into an open-air innovation hub as TECHFEST 2025 brings startups, investors and the public together along the pedestrian streets, creating a space for hands-on creativity, technology showcases and community engagement.
12 Dec, 09:15 PM
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.
07 Dec, 07:34 PM