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Jun. 24, 2026, 07:53 AM
A business seminar on upgrading Vietnam’s industrial sector through Nordic expertise and partnership was held in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together business leaders, industry experts and policymakers to discuss higher-value, sustainable, and globally competitive industrial development to 2030.
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VTV.vn - Hanoi and Saint Petersburg signed a memorandum of understanding, pledging to strengthen practical cooperation in urban planning and management, economic and cultural exchanges, tourism, education and people-to-people ties
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The third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 is scheduled for mid-June in Hanoi under the theme "Shaping a Shared Future Together: Peace, Prosperity and People-Centred Development," spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press briefing.
VTV.vn - Vietnam-Japan relations have continued to grow strongly across multiple areas in recent years, creating a solid foundation for closer cooperation between Hanoi and Yamanashi.
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CDC Hanoi was instructed to strengthen health monitoring of passengers entering and transiting through Noi Bai International Airport to detect suspected cases early and ensure timely isolation and handling at the point of entry.
As of early May, a series of bridge projects spanning the Red River in Hanoi are being fast-tracked, with several recording significant progress. However, site clearance, relocation of technical infrastructure and construction conditions remain critical factors affecting overall timelines.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang chaired the committee’s regular meeting on May 5, during which he underlined the requirement for the city to achieve growth of over 10% in the second quarter to fulfil the target of double-digit development for the whole of 2026.
Hanoi is accelerating plans to expand its high-quality school system while tightening output benchmarks, aiming to build a genuinely high-performing network capable of spearheading wider education reform.
The list also features Hoi An in Da Nang, further highlighting Vietnam’s growing appeal as a destination for immersive on-foot travel experiences.
In April alone, the capital recorded about 3.09 million tourist arrivals, up 13.3% year-on-year, including around 780,000 international visitors, a rise of 6.9%.
The Ministry of Construction is eyeing new mechanisms to promote affordable commercial housing as apartment prices have skyrocketed in major cities.
According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, this year’s strategy focuses on expanding travel beyond the urban core to destinations such as Ba Vi, Soc Son, Huong Son and Son Tay, offering eco-tourism, wellness getaways, community-based travel and farm experiences rooted in local culture.
In the 2027–2030 period, the city will accelerate the transition towards the complete phase-out of fossil fuel-powered buses. The share of electric and green energy-fueled buses is projected to reach 79–89% by 2029 and 100% by 2030.
In Q1, international arrivals reached an estimated 6.76 million, up 12.4% year-on-year and marking the highest level on record. Domestic travel remained strong with approximately 37 million visitors. Total tourism revenue was estimated at 267 trillion VND (10.1 billion USD).
In Hanoi, the decisive implementation of socio-economic development programmes from the start of the year helped sustain growth, with GRDP rising 7.87% year-on-year in the first quarter.
VTV.vn - Party General Secretary To Lam on March 17 signed Resolution No. 02-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on building and developing Hanoi in the new era, setting out long-term strategic orientations and development targets for the capital.
Industry insiders said the country’s urbanisation processes are being reshaped, with focus shifting from simple expansion to integrated urban development linked by modern infrastructure and higher value creation.
The Hanoi Tourism Festival 2026, which highlights green tourism and digital experiences, opened at Thong Nhat Park on March 13 evening.
The recognition is not only a source of pride for the capital but also creates opportunities to promote these craft villages globally, strengthen international connections, and support their sustainable development in the process of global integration.
VTV.vn - During the same period, the Hanoi Traffic Operation Centre, in coordination with bus operators, will also waive fares on subsidised bus services.
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