Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-15
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has launched a master urban plan spanning one hundred years, aiming to transform the city into a global metropolis.
This large-scale project comes amid strong economic growth, with an 8% increase expected in 2025 and double-digit forecasts for subsequent years, according to RFI.
The plan includes the construction of bridges, metro lines, and new towns, leading to significant upheaval in urban landscapes and lifestyles.
This rapid transformation is forcing some residents to leave neighborhoods where their families have lived for several generations, highlighting social tensions linked to accelerated urbanization.
