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Why is Hanoi's air pollution worse than Ho Chi Minh City's, despite fewer vehicles?

Why is Hanoi's air pollution worse than Ho Chi Minh City's, despite fewer vehicles?

The air pollution in Hanoi follows a predictable, seasonal pattern, like it's returning on schedule each year.
Hanoi’s gasoline motorbike ban: ‘major surgery’ for transport system to give residents cleaner air

Hanoi’s gasoline motorbike ban: ‘major surgery’ for transport system to give residents cleaner air

Hanoi to ban gasoline motorbikes during specific hours starting July 2026

Hanoi to ban gasoline motorbikes during specific hours starting July 2026

Hanoi to offer up to $190 for residents switching to electric motorbikes

Hanoi to offer up to $190 for residents switching to electric motorbikes

Hanoi is planning to offer a VND5 million (US$190) incentive for owners of gasoline motorbikes who replace them with electric models.
November 24, 2025 | 03:54 am PT
Drivers in Hanoi are hiding their license plates to evade AI traffic cameras

Drivers in Hanoi are hiding their license plates to evade AI traffic cameras

As Hanoi expands its AI traffic camera network, many motorbike drivers are covering or altering their license plates to evade fines, a trend that is sparking concerns about safety and enforcement.
November 15, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
What it's like to spend 15 minutes moving 400 meters in Hanoi traffic

What it's like to spend 15 minutes moving 400 meters in Hanoi traffic

Every evening on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, it takes me 15 minutes to crawl just 400 meters as cars and buses spread across five lanes, forcing motorcycles to climb sidewalks or squeeze through gaps.
October 10, 2025 | 05:34 pm PT
Businesses reel from flooding, rains in Hanoi due to Typhoon Matmo

Businesses reel from flooding, rains in Hanoi due to Typhoon Matmo

Many businesses in Hanoi have halted operations due to heavy rains and flooding caused by Typhoon Matmo's circulation.
October 7, 2025 | 11:29 pm PT
Heavy rains flood Hanoi, disrupting traffic

Heavy rains flood Hanoi, disrupting traffic

Hanoi experienced severe flooding on Tuesday after heavy rainfall in the wake of Storm Bualoi, causing major traffic disruptions.
September 29, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
Hanoi's AI cameras expose 1,400 red-light violations in half a day

Hanoi's AI cameras expose 1,400 red-light violations in half a day

Hanoi's first trial of AI-powered traffic cameras has revealed just how widespread traffic violations are in the capital, flagging more than 1,400 cases of red-light running in only half a day.
September 25, 2025 | 03:01 pm PT
Hanoi increases bus, metro services to serve National Day parade

Hanoi increases bus, metro services to serve National Day parade

The two metro lines in Hanoi will operate continuously from 00:00 on Sept. 1 to 3:10 a.m. on Sept. 2 to meet travel demand expected to surge as people flock to Hanoi streets to witness the official National Day parade.
August 30, 2025 | 04:45 pm PT
10 hours of widespread flooding in Hanoi after Typhoon Kajiki

10 hours of widespread flooding in Hanoi after Typhoon Kajiki

For 10 hours on Tuesday, floodwaters from heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Kajiki inundated markets and homes, stalled vehicles, and snarled traffic across Hanoi, disrupting daily life.
August 26, 2025 | 05:45 am PT
Hanoi adjusts road closure plan for National Day parade rehearsal on Wednesday

Hanoi adjusts road closure plan for National Day parade rehearsal on Wednesday

Hanoi police have extended road closures to prepare for the rehearsal of the 80th National Day celebration on Wednesday from noon to 2 a.m. Thursday.
August 26, 2025 | 04:56 am PT
Trees uprooted, traffic stalled as heavy rains flood Hanoi streets in Typhoon Kajiki's wake

Trees uprooted, traffic stalled as heavy rains flood Hanoi streets in Typhoon Kajiki's wake

Heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Kajiki flooded many streets across Hanoi on Tuesday morning, uprooting trees and sending the city traffic into chaos.
August 25, 2025 | 04:48 pm PT
Thousands flood Hanoi metro following National Day parade rehearsal

Thousands flood Hanoi metro following National Day parade rehearsal

Thousands packed into Hanoi’s Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro following the second rehearsal for Vietnam’s 80th National Day parade, causing overcrowding and long delays.
August 24, 2025 | 07:45 pm PT
Hanoi to shut downtown roads for Aug. 24 parade rehearsal earlier

Hanoi to shut downtown roads for Aug. 24 parade rehearsal earlier

Hanoi will shut dozens of central streets from 12:30 p.m. on Sunday to 2 a.m. the next day as the capital stages its second full rehearsal for Vietnam’s 80th National Day parade, 4.5 hours earlier than first scheduled.
August 23, 2025 | 04:03 am PT
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