The capital city’s per capita gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is expected to hit US$45,000 - US$46,000 while the urbanisation rate reach 80-85% by 2050, according to a newly-approved master plan for Hanoi in the 2021 - 2030 period with a vision to 2050.

Hanoi’s tourism sector made exceptional progress in 2024, with visitor numbers surpassing prior expectations.

Thirty-six products from 25 businesses were selected and recognised as Hanoi’s key industrial products for 2024.

VOV.VN - Two local teams have won gold medals at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Asia Hanoi, which is underway from December 10 to December 13 at the Hanoi University of Industry.

The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade and enterprises are gearing up for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday with plans to ensure a robust supply of goods and stabilise prices to meet consumer needs during the peak shopping season.

Hanoi has approved the development of a comprehensive plan to invest in the capital’s urban railway system, with the goal of constructing more than 600 kilometres of rail by 2045.

Hanoi’s authorities have granted approval for more than 1,200 apartments in two prominent residential projects, Lumi Hanoi and Heritage West Lake, to be sold to foreign buyers.

The Hanoi People’s Council on December 12 approved a resolution to establish low-emission zones in the capital city.

VOV.VN - All six of the outstanding students representing Vietnam at the International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) 2024 have won medals, according to The Hanoi Department of Education and Training.

VOV.VN - The Pollution Control Department, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, reported that the air quality index (AQI) in Hanoi reached over 200 at 18:00 p.m. on December 10.