On March 23, the Government Office issued Notice No. 147/TB-VPCP summarizing the conclusions of the Government Standing Committee regarding the Hanoi Capital Master Plan.

Hanoi urgently advances three key strategic tasks for long-term development

On March 14, at the Government headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting of the Government Standing Committee to review the Hanoi Capital Master Plan.

After hearing reports from the Hanoi People's Committee and opinions from ministries, sectors and Deputy Prime Ministers, the Government Standing Committee commended Hanoi for proactively and effectively implementing three major strategic tasks with both immediate and long-term significance.

These include drafting a Politburo resolution on building and developing Hanoi in a new era; preparing the amended Capital Law for submission to the National Assembly; and developing a 100-year master plan for the capital.

Despite the short timeframe, these drafts were prepared thoroughly, with high intellectual content and strong practical relevance, reflecting significant determination and effort.

At the same time, land clearance efforts for key projects have been accelerated with strong public support, facilitating major projects, removing bottlenecks and supporting double-digit growth targets.

The Hanoi Capital Master Plan is of critical importance not only to the capital but also to the wider capital region, the Red River Delta and the entire country and must reflect long-term vision, culture, identity, people and national development in the new era.

Hanoi is required to continue reviewing and incorporating all relevant resolutions and conclusions of the Party Central Committee, the Politburo and the Secretariat, especially Resolution No. 02-NQ/TW on Hanoi's development, as well as guidance from General Secretary To Lam and feedback from ministries and Deputy Prime Ministers.

The guiding philosophy of the master plan places people at the center, aiming to build a prosperous, civilized, modern and culturally rich capital with a 100-year vision, featuring multi-polar, multi-layered, multi-center and multidirectional development aligned with digital, green, clean and beautiful urban characteristics.

Breakthrough areas include urban redevelopment, rural modernization, smart service development and advanced industry, while preserving Hanoi's cultural identity.

Further clarification of key planning elements required

The Government Standing Committee requested Hanoi to further clarify several aspects, including planning for low-altitude economic space progressing to high-altitude and space-based development; underground space planning for utilities and transport systems; and optimizing land use, particularly in Xuan Mai, Ba Vi, Son Tay and Soc Son.

The plan should define nine new growth poles and urban redevelopment strategies, including development of the West Lake area linked to balanced population distribution and infrastructure capacity.

It also emphasized designing modern, open and well-connected spaces among growth poles, especially along both banks of the Red River.

The capital must ensure safety and security, including considerations of high-tech and electronic warfare, particularly in key political-administrative areas such as Ba Dinh.

The proposal for a second airport must be carefully evaluated in comparison with nearby airports, with airport economic development linked to free trade zones and modern logistics systems.

Regional connectivity should be strengthened with surrounding localities, particularly in socio-economic, cultural, infrastructure and environmental aspects, aligned with regional planning frameworks.

The plan must develop modern, multimodal transportation systems connecting growth poles and reducing congestion.

It must also ensure disaster prevention, climate adaptation, Red River management, water resource protection and comprehensive solutions for environmental pollution, flooding and traffic congestion, while maintaining strict land-use standards and green space ratios.

Cultural heritage preservation and promotion remain key priorities, including the Old Quarter and historical sites, alongside development of cultural and creative industries and regional tourism linkages.

Urban governance must be strict, sustainable and aligned with approved planning, minimizing arbitrary adjustments and protecting ecological zones, green corridors and buffer areas.

Resource mobilization should be diversified, leveraging public-private partnerships, bonds, funds and TOD models, with clear investment priorities to maximize impact.

Internal resources such as people, nature and culture are considered fundamental and strategic, while external resources such as finance, technology and governance serve as important drivers.

Hanoi must review major inter-sectoral and inter-regional issues, deciding within its authority or reporting to higher levels when necessary.

The city is also encouraged to study international experience and consider building a planning exhibition center to publicize plans, support monitoring, attract investment and serve as a tourism product.

Regarding Hanoi's proposals, for the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, the city will coordinate with relevant ministries to ensure effective management, preservation and operation, while safeguarding the livelihoods of resident communities. Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh will oversee and report in March 2026.

For Ba Vi National Park, Hanoi will coordinate with relevant ministries and Phu Tho Province to ensure strict protection and effective management under a unified authority, under the direction of Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

For the Yen Vien – Ngoc Hoi railway section, Hanoi will work with the Ministry of Construction to assess impacts and submit for approval, under the direction of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.

Regarding specialized standards and regulations, Hanoi will coordinate with the Ministry of Construction to develop technical standards that meet both local specificity and national consistency, ensuring connectivity and broader applicability.