A view of the Times City residential area in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi will mark 10 years of theexpansion of its administrative boundary on August 1 this year.
The expansion, carried out under the 12th NationalAssembly’s Resolution 15/2008/QH12, was a historic event with long-term andcomprehensive impacts and influence on the capital city’s political, economicand social situation.
After the expansion, the city’s economy continued to developat a high rate. The annual Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rateaveraged 7.4 percent in the 2008-2017 period, and per capita income in 2017stood at 86 million VND (3,910 USD), a 2.3 time increase compared to 2008, theyear of the transition.
Hanoi has successfully mobilised and effectively usedresources for its development, especially investment in technical and socialinfrastructure. A series of modern and large-scale infrastructure projects havebeen completed during the period, including the T2 terminal of Noi Baiinternational airport, the elevated Belt Road No.3, the Nhat Tan-Noi Baihighway, the extended National Road No 5, several new bridges across the Hong(Red) River and seven flyovers in the city, contributing greatly to easing trafficjam in the inner city.
Towards the goal of building a modern capital city, Hanoialso focused efforts on building new-style rural areas, gaining remarkable achievements,one of which is the smaller gap in living conditions between urban and ruralareas.
During the past decade, the city has mobilised an average1.8 trillion VND (78.39 million USD) a year for the field. Per capita income in rural areasincreased threefold between 2008 and 2017, reaching 38 million VND a year in2017.
On the foundation of its achievements in the past 10 years andin the context of the country’s accelerating international integration process,Hanoi will have many more opportunities for stronger development across thefields. Furthermore, the Law on the Capital City, which took effect in early2013, has provided the city with particular mechanisms in some fields,facilitating its management and governance work. The law also stipulatesimportant orientations for the city to develop in a rapid, comprehensive and sustainablemanner.
♛ Aftermerging with the whole neighbouring Ha Tay province, Me Linh district of VinhPhuc province and four communes of Luong Son district, Hoa Binh province, thecurrent Hanoi sprawls over 3,328 square kilometres, tripling the formeracreage. The city has 577 communes, districts and townships of 29 districts andtowns.-VNA
Hanoi has established 56 areas for large-scale aquaculture production in eight rural districts, according to the municipal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Hanoi needs to seek new, breakthrough, sustainable momentum for growth in order to materialise its development vision, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Hanoi drew in more than 5.9 billion USD in FDI in the first half of 2018, making it the country’s largest six-month FDI attractor for the first time in three decades, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung on June 17.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung and a delegation from the capital city are embarking on a working visit to some European countries, arriving in Germany on June 19 as their first stop.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung and Mayor of Frankfurt Peter Feldmann have agreed to establish a twin city partnership between the two cities during a recent meeting.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
A view of the Times City residential area in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
