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The Thang Long Boulevard extension project is considered a priority for Hanoi in the 2022-2026 period. Nearly seven kilometers of damaged road connecting the Hanoi – Hoa Binh highway and Thang Long Boulevard, a gateway to the west of Hanoi, is seen as a major issue hampering the city’s efforts in urbanizing westward. The 3D design of the road section. File photo The Thang Long Boulevard has been the main thoroughfare connecting Hanoi’s Ring road No.3 to national way No.21, one of the key routes linking the capital city with neighboring Hoa Binh province and Vietnam’s northern region. However, the deteriorated road linking the two highways, running around 6.7 kilometers, has not been properly upgraded and only allowed a maximum speed of below 60 kilometers per hour. This section, therefore, has been seen as the biggest transportation gap in Hanoi’s western gateway, posing a high risk of traffic congestion and safety. Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s … [Read more...] about Addressing transportation gap in Hanoi’s western gateway

Auxiliary and high-tech companies from South Korea eye to establish their operations in Hanoi as the city is considered one of the most potential markets. Hanoi is willing to facilitate foreign companies, including South Korean firms, with favorable conditions to invest and operate in the city, Tran Sy Thanh, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, said on September 13. “Hanoi always eyes the development of auxiliary and high-tech industries, as well as the attraction of high-quality human resources,” Thanh said at a meeting with Kim Jung In, Chairman cum CEO of SEIN I&D Vietnam in Hanoi. Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh, right, and Chairman cum CEO of SEIN I&D Vietnam Kim Jung In. Photos: Cam Anh The city applauded the companies’ investment in auxiliary and high-tech industries of Vietnam, he said, hoping the companies will achieve outstanding results in production and business. "Hanoi will find solutions to provide good … [Read more...] about Hanoi pledges favorable conditions for South Korean investors

Rising budget revenue helps the city ensure effective implementation of social policies and socio-economic development. Hanoi’s total budget revenue as of August 20 hit VND219.1 trillion (US$9.32 billion), reaching 70.3% of the year’s estimate and up 9.5% year-on-year. Locals pay taxes at the Hanoi Department of Taxation. Photo: Thanh Hai This included domestic revenue of VND200.6 trillion ($8.5 billion), or 69.5% of the estimate and up 8.2% year-on-year. For this year, the city is expected to raise revenue of VND342.3 trillion ($14.5 billion), surpassing the year’s target by 10%. Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Ha Minh Hai highlighted the positive budget performance, which helped ensure the city’s effective implementation of social policies, mitigate impacts from natural disasters and pandemics; address public frustration in urban management, and push for socio-economic development. Hai, however, acknowledged certain shortcomings in the … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s budget revenue hits 70% of target

Hanoi’s second metro line is expected to operate at 35 kilometers per hour on average and 80 kilometers per hour at maximum. The Hanoi People's Committee has proposed to extend the completion period of the Nhon-Hanoi Station urban rail project, the city's second metro route, for another five years and increase the investment capital by VND1.9 trillion (US$80.5 million). The committee said at a session of the municipal People's Council on September 12 that the elevated stretch of the route could be completed in late 2022 and the entire metro line will be inaugurated in 2027. The Hanoi People's Committee said that increasing the total investment budget was a necessity due to changes in exchange rates and the readjustment of initial designs and technical requirements. Multiple delays in the project have led to changes to the original schedule. Besides, it blamed difficulties in cleaning up the site, the incompetence of contractors and consultants, inconsistencies between … [Read more...] about Work on Hanoi’s second metro line to drag on for another 5 years

The city is set to close all shops and prohibit tourism activities along the railway until further notice to assure traffic safety and the lives of people. Hanoi will suspend all business activities along the railway by the end of September 17 to guarantee traffic security and safety, local authorities have said. Local authorities would not trade off traffic safety for any economic benefits, according to Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District People’s Committee. Photo shows local residents and tourists violating the railway safety rules in Hanoi. Photo: The Hanoi Times The committee announced its decision after international and domestic visitors reportedly flooded the railway that stretches through the area of Cua Dong, Cua Nam, Hang Ma and Dong Xuan wards of Hoan Kiem District to take photos and videos of the train despite the potential dangers caused by train circulation. In addition, local residents have set up coffee shops along the railway since late 2018. In … [Read more...] about Hanoi stops all businesses on the railway: Officials

The action plan set the timeline until the end of September 2022 for the authorities of three provinces/cities of Hanoi, Hung Yen, and Bac Ninh to set up a Steering Committee to oversee the project implementation. Hanoi is expected to start the construction works for the Ring-road No.4 in June 2023, and  put it into operation in 2027. A 3D design of conjunction under Ring road No.4. File photo The timeline was revealed in the city’s action plan No.244/KH-UBND, signed off by the Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh, on the implementation of the project, designed to bolster inter-provincial linkage between Hanoi and other provinces/cities in the Hanoi Capital Zone. Ring road No.4 would run 112.8 kilometers  through Hanoi (58.2 kilometers), Hung Yen (19.3 kilometers), and Bac Ninh (25.6 kilometers), covering a combined area of 1,341 hectares. Under the action plan,  the project will be divided into sub-components including site clearance and … [Read more...] about Hanoi announces action plan on Ring-road No.4 implementation

The planning would open up a new phase in urban construction and development, helping the city better utilize the land resources for socio-economic growth. Experts called for Hanoi, the first city in Vietnam to have released an underground master plan until 2030, with a vision of 2050, to soon put it into motion. A private building at Son Tay Street, Ba Dinh District was given a license to build four underground storeys. Photo: Cuong Ngo The planning of the technical and social infrastructure of both elevated and underground spaces was issued in Politburo's Resolution No.06 dated January 24, 2022 on the planning and sustainable urban management in Vietnam until 2030, with a vision to 2045. The draft Capital Law has also included incentives to encourage investment and utilization of the city’s underground space. In March 2022, the Hanoi People’s Committee issued the planning of urban underground space in the downtown areas until 2030, with a vision for … [Read more...] about Hanoi urged to soon realize underground planning

Cooperation between Hanoi and Israel’s cities would serve as the foundation for each side to further promote socio-economic development in the coming time. Hanoi is expected to boost its friendship and cooperation with Israel, especially in developing policies for socio-economic development, urban management, responding to climate change, building smart cities, and preserving historical and cultural values. The Hanoi delegation in a meeting with the Mayor of Modi’in and Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities Israel Haim Bibas. Photos: The Hanoi Times Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Council Nguyen Ngoc Tuan gave the remarks during his meetings with Israel’s sides during a visit to Israel, the UK, and Ireland from September 14-23. On the two days of September 14 and 15, the high-ranking delegation from Hanoi, led by President Tuan, worked with the Israeli city authorities Modi'in Maccabim Reut, the Tel Aviv City Hall, the Israel Chamber of Commerce … [Read more...] about Hanoi strengthens cooperation with Israel in urban management

The completion of ring roads No.3.5 and 4 would open up a new development space, driving the formation of large-scale polycentric urban areas to ease overloaded infrastructure in Hanoi’s downtown. Two ring roads, No. 3.5 and 4, are expected to be game-changers further to expand the development space of the Hanoi Capital Zone. Hanoi's Eastern region is fast becoming a magnet for locals. Photos: The Hanoi Times In June, the National Assembly approved a resolution on the construction of Ring Road No.4 with a total length of 112.8 kilometers and an investment capital of VND85.8 trillion (US$3.7 billion). Running through Hanoi (58.2 kilometers), Hung Yen (19.3 kilometers), and Bac Ninh (25.6 kilometers), the ring road is expected to bolster regional connectivity between Hanoi and the northern provinces in the Hanoi Capital Zone. The Government later set a timeline for the project to start construction in June 2023 and be completed by 2026. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Ring roads to revolutionize urban landscape in Hanoi Capital Zone

The two cities would strengthen cooperation in urban management, waste treatment, environmental protection, promotion of heritage value, and administrative reform. Hanoi always gives priority to improving its business environment and called for Irish companies in general, and those from Dublin in particular, to strengthen cooperation in all spheres, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Council Nguyen Ngoc Tuan said during a visit to Dublin, Ireland on September 19. Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Council Nguyen Ngoc Tuan and Chairman of Dublin’s city council Owen P.Keegan. Photos: The Hanoi Times At the meeting with Dublin City Council Chairman Owen P. Keegan, Tuan thanked the local authorities for the warm welcome to the Hanoi delegation, saying the visit strengthened cooperation and friendship between the two cities. Tuan during a meeting with Dublin's mayor Carolin Conroy. The Hanoi delegation met with Dublin’s mayor Carolin Conroy on the same … [Read more...] about Hanoi seeks closer ties with Ireland in all spheres