Hanoi ranks third nationwide in terms of new-style rural area building, said Ngo Van Ngon, deputy head of the capital's coordinating office for new-style countryside development.

Hanoi has maintained its leading position in many patriotic emulation movements, especially the programme on new-style rural area building.

At least 80% of communes nationwide are expected to be recognised as new-style rural areas by 2025, according to the national target programme on new-style rural area building.