Hanoi plans to develop housing for relocation of overcrowded Old Quarter
PolicyTo create favorable conditions for the preservation and restoration of valuable monuments and ancient architectural works and sustainable urban development in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the city authorities plan to build accommodation for the resettlement of people now living in the area, local media reported.
Hanoi seeks cooperation with European partners in smart and sustainable development
InvestmentFacing numerous challenges in the urbanization process, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung has had a working session with the Innovation Norway and seven other leading groups and organisations of Norway, in implementing smart city projects and ensuring sustainable developments in urban development.
World Bank to approve US$125 million credit support for Ho Chi Minh City
InvestmentA US$125 million finance has been approved by the World Bank (WB) Board of Executive Directors on May 17 to assist Ho Chi Minh City in strengthening the institutional foundations, removing bottlenecks and addressing some of its most pressing urban governance challenges for sustainable urban development.
Vietnamese, Dutch firms seek bond in sustainable urban development
PolicyA seminar on the sustainable development of cities was held in Hanoi on April 9 between enterprises of the Netherlands and the Vietnamese capital.
