Primary driver for urban development
Stakeholders discuss the opportunities, risks, and policy priorities needed to turn Hanoi’s expanding metro network into the foundation of a more connected, livable, and resilient city.
Hanoi apartment supply hits six-year high
16,600 new units were introduced during the first six months of 2026.
Transit-Oriented Development as backbone of urban planning
The true value of Transit-Oriented Development lies not in building adjacent to rail lines but in creating vibrant urban areas where mobility, housing, retail, and public spaces reinforce one another.
New opportunities for Hanoi’s real estate market
The launch of five new metro lines marks the beginning of Hanoi’s Transit-Oriented Development strategy, creating new opportunities for the capital’s real estate market.
Hanoi's fiscal capacity and its ambitious metro line scheme
Hanoi’s ambitious metro line expansion will require far more than fiscal capacity and new financing tools to deliver on its promise.
A new approach to Hanoi’s urban rail development
Hanoi’s simultaneous launch of five metro lines signals a new approach to the capital’s urban rail development, with lessons learned from past standalone projects.
Hanoi welcomes over 18mln visitors in 6M
The capital city's total tourism revenue hitting VND74.23 trillion ($2.8 billion) in the first six months of 2026.
Construction of five urban metro lines in Hanoi starts
The five new urban railway projects have a total length of more than 300 kilometers and investment capital preliminarily estimated at over VND1.3 quadrillion (around $52 billion).
Hanoi approves new support policies for private enterprises
The new measures are expected to strengthen the private sector’s competitiveness, accelerate innovation and support deeper integration into global markets.
Hanoi introduces new rules for investor selection and compensation in urban redevelopment
Homeowners and land users within the project area may propose to implement the project themselves in accordance with the approved planning.
Hanoi promotes night-time economy
The capital city has adopted a new resolution regulating business and investment activities in the city's night-time economy.
Rental housing project proposed in Hanoi's Viet Hung ward for 2026–2028
The complex will cover approximately 2.46 ha and provide a total of 1,166 apartments.
Hanoi proposes 146 social housing projects
The projects form part of the city's broader strategy to increase the supply of social housing for low- and middle-income residents.
Hanoi seeks to expand rail cooperation with South Korea
Hanoi aims to develop 18 urban railway lines with a combined length of approximately 979 kilometers.
Hanoi mulls proposal for high-rise pig farms
The project is designed as a closed-loop chain with modern production lines, spanning from breeding to commercial hogs.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 wraps up
Speaking at the closing session on June 10 afternoon, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said the forum addressed issues of critical importance to all ASEAN members and the bloc’s partners, while creating a platform to discuss emerging and long-term challenges facing the region.
Hanoi's tourism maintains strong growth
The capital city welcomes nearly 15 million visitors in the first five months of 2026.
Investors from Texas (US) seek investment opportunities in Hanoi
The investors see Hanoi an attractive destination with high-quality workforce, and clear development orientation.
Hanoi approves detailed planning for $2.3 bln multi-purpose urban area
Different housing types—including resettlement, social, official (civil service), and commercial housing—will be intermingled flexibly, ensuring all residents have equal access to infrastructure and essential services.
Hanoi chosen to pioneer rental housing models
Rental housing considered important in restructuring the real estate market and meeting real housing demand while promoting sustainable urban economic development.