Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 12 signed Decision No.1569/QD-TTg, officially approving the Hanoi Capital Planning for the 2021-2030 period with a vision extending to 2050.

This decision marks a significant milestone, laying the groundwork for Hanoi's rapid and sustainable development.

The Hanoi Capital Planning concretizes Resolution No.15-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on May 5, 2022, outlining orientations and tasks for the development of the Capital.

The plan aims to create new opportunities and values, fostering a "Cultured - Civilized - Modern" Hanoi in both the short and long term. It establishes the necessary foundations for Vietnam to enter a new era of national growth and dynamism.

The planning process was built on Hanoi's cultural, civilized, and modern identity, guided by five development philosophies: nurturing talent, unleashing intellectual potential, spreading humanity, harmonizing with nature, and advancing with the times.

At its core is a people-centric approach to development, envisioning Hanoi as a city defined by culture, global connectivity, elegance, harmony, peace, prosperity, efficient governance, socially responsible enterprises, and the happiness of its citizens.

The plan encompasses five general development perspectives and three spatial organization principles aimed at making Hanoi a "Cultured - Civilized - Modern" city by 2030. It aspires for Hanoi to be green, smart, and a cultural hub with high international integration, global competitiveness, and development levels comparable to the capitals of developed countries in the region.

Hanoi is set to become a key driver of development for the Red River Delta, a growth engine with significant economic leadership for the nation, and an influential regional center. It also seeks to position itself as a major financial-economic hub, a leading center for education, healthcare, science, technology, and innovation, and a tranquil city where people can live happily.

To achieve these goals, the Hanoi Capital Planning outlines 21 key indicators across economic, cultural, social, and environmental dimensions. By 2050, Hanoi aims to transform into a global city – green, smart, peaceful, and prosperous – representing Vietnam's stature as a strong and thriving nation.

At this time, Hanoi will witness comprehensive development across all sectors, becoming a unique and exemplary symbol of the nation, matching the world's leading capital cities. The goal is to make Hanoi a desirable destination to visit, live, and contribute, ensuring a high standard of living and quality of life for its residents.

The plan identifies five core tasks for Hanoi: environmental and landscape protection, urban and rural development, economic advancement, cultural and social development, and innovation through science and technology.

Additionally, four strategic breakthroughs include improving governance and institutions, developing modern and interconnected infrastructure, building a high-quality workforce, leveraging science, technology, and human resources, and creating urban spaces and landscapes that reflect Hanoi's identity.

Hanoi's development framework is organized into five spatial development zones, five economic corridors and belts, five driving axes, five socio-economic zones, and five urban areas.

These spatial zones include above-ground, underground, public, cultural-creative, and digital spaces. The economic corridors align with key regional economic links such as Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong-Quang Ninh and the Northern and Southern economic belts.

The driving axes include the Red River, West Lake-Co Loa, Nhat Tan-Noi Bai, West Lake-Ba Vi, and the Southern axis. Socio-economic zones and urban areas are categorized into Central, Eastern, Southern, Western, and Northern regions.

Hanoi is also tasked with leading national development trends such as digital transformation, green growth, circular economy, and the shared economy.

The plan emphasizes building a city with a unique identity – one that exemplifies cultural richness, modernity, and sustainability while setting benchmarks for green, smart, and circular urban development.

Efforts will focus on creating a civilized living environment, attracting investments, generating employment, and pursuing sustainable development.

The plan also includes exploring urban models tailored to Hanoi's specific characteristics, including integrating urban and rural areas under unified management. Initially, this will involve the development of Northern and Western urban areas.

The city aims to upgrade its infrastructure system to be modern, synchronized, and efficient, aligning with scientific and technological advancements. Priority will be given to essential infrastructure, including transportation, energy, climate resilience, urban systems, and digital platforms to support the digital economy and society.