Hanoi city

Shifting sands in progress for edtech amid reopening

April 13, 2022 | 09:32

Since April 6, nearly one million grade 1-6 students in Hanoi have gone back to in-person classes, meaning schools in most major cities of Vietnam are now fully reopened. As education returns to its former setting, can edtech maintain its investment momentum?

Hanoi begins countdown to SEA Games 31

April 12, 2022 | 09:37

Hanoi began counting down 31 days left until the opening of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at a ceremony held at Ly Thai To Statue and Hoan Kiem lake area on April 11, which attracted the attendance of more than 3,000 athletes and local people.

Hanoi looks to strengthen cooperation with Austria

April 08, 2022 | 14:08

The capital city of Hanoi wants to strengthen cooperation with Austria in public transport, healthcare, and the environment, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Hong Son said at a meeting with Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam Hans-Peter Glanzer on April 7.

Hanoi: disbursement of public investment up 6.2 percent in February

March 01, 2022 | 10:48

Hanoi disbursed some 2.2 trillion VND (96.44 million USD) worth of investment sourced from the State budget in February, equivalent to 66.5 percent of last month’s figure, but an increase of 6.2 percent year-on-year, the municipal Statistics Office reported.

Hanoi’s struggle to deal with garbage overload and sustainable solutions

December 28, 2021 | 11:52

All three of Hanoi’s currently operating waste treatment plants are bursting because of an overload with increased garbage. Meanwhile, waste-to-energy incineration treatment plants pose risks to the environment, health, and the economy. Therefore, Vietnam Zero Waste Alliance (VZWA) believes that the problem can be sustainably solved following the 7R Solution.

Hanoi accompanies with investors

October 13, 2021 | 16:55

Hanoi, over the years, has been one of the leading localities in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction thanks to the city’s efforts to accompany with and support investors.

F&B groups breathe sigh of relief after relaxation of social distancing protocols

September 22, 2021 | 00:00

After extended lockdowns, many food and beverage businesses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are preparing to reopen.

Ministry of Health ready for all scenarios to help south

July 30, 2021 | 09:22

The healthcare sector is preparing guidance and scenarios for the pandemic fight in line with the government’s directions, with testing and treatment capacity in the focus. Nguyen Thanh Long, Minister of Health, spoke to Binh Nguyen about the ministry’s preparations for worst-case scenarios.

About 1,000 companies to attend Hanoi investment conference

June 27, 2020 | 08:49

More than 1,000 domestic and foreign investors and businesses are to attend the “Hanoi 2020 - Investment and Development Cooperation” conference, the city’s People’s Committee announced on June 26.

Hanoi’s CPI rises 5.23 percent in Q1

March 30, 2020 | 15:23

The consumer price index (CPI) of Hanoi in the first quarter of 2020 increased by 5.23 percent against the same period last year, according to the municipal Statistics Office.

Hanoi tourism earns highest revenue over past 4 years

August 09, 2019 | 10:34

Hanoi tourism earns highest revenue over past 4 years (infographics)

Luxury property concepts on the rise

July 17, 2019 | 22:00

Despite occupying a small proportion of the Vietnamese property market, the luxury residential segment is becoming more attractive to domestic and international buyers.

Hanoi, Phu Quoc on CNN’s list of 17 best places in Asia

June 10, 2019 | 16:50

The capital city of Hanoi and Phu Quoc island of southern Kien Giang province are on the Cable News Network (CNN)'s list of the 17 best places in Asia.

FDI commitments to Vietnam hit four-year high

May 27, 2019 | 15:33

Foreign direct investment (FDI) pledged to Vietnam in the first five months of this year hit a four-year high of US$16.74 billion, a Foreign Investment Agency report has shown.