Hanoi is expected to officially introduce its 100-year master plan and long-term development strategy at an investment promotion conference scheduled for June 29 at the National Convention Centre.
An aerial view of Hanoi City (Photo: Nguyen Hai).
According to the Hanoi People's Committee, the event is expected to attract between 1,000 and 1,200 domestic and international delegates. It aims to showcase the capital's investment opportunities, attract domestic and foreign capital, strengthen regional connectivity and reinforce Hanoi's role as a leading centre for innovation, science and technology, infrastructure, culture, education and healthcare.
A highlight of the conference will be a digital exhibition platform featuring investment projects in both Vietnamese and English. The system will include digital maps, 3D models and 360-degree visualisations, allowing investors to explore projects interactively. An integrated smart chatbot will provide quick and transparent access to project information.
The event will also feature scale models, maps, information panels and thematic exhibition spaces presenting Hanoi's newly approved master plan.
On May 13, Hanoi People's Committee Chairman Vu Dai Thang signed Decision No. 2512 approving the city's master plan with a development vision extending 100 years into the future.
Under the plan, Hanoi targets average annual GRDP growth of more than 11 per cent during the 2026-2035 period. By 2035, the city's economy is projected to reach approximately USD 200 billion, while GRDP per capita is expected to exceed USD 18,800.
For the 2036-2045 period, Hanoi aims to maintain annual growth above 11 per cent, expanding its economy to around USD 640 billion and increasing GRDP per capita to at least USD 42,000. Cultural industries are expected to contribute approximately 12 per cent of the city's GRDP by 2045.
Between 2046 and 2065, average annual growth is projected to remain above 5 per cent. Hanoi's economy is expected to reach approximately USD 1.92 trillion, with GRDP per capita exceeding USD 95,000. Cultural industries are forecast to account for 15-20 per cent of GRDP, while the city aims to rank among the world's 10 happiest capitals.
During the 2066-2085 period, annual economic growth is projected at 4-5 per cent. GRDP per capita is expected to surpass USD 200,000, while the population will be maintained at no more than 20 million people. Hanoi also aims to remain among the world's leading cities in quality of life and human development.
The master plan places strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. Hanoi seeks to fundamentally address water, air and waste pollution through modern technologies, circular economy models and enhanced regional cooperation.
The city plans to restore major rivers, including the To Lich, Nhue, Day, Tich and Cau Bay rivers, while studying the construction of regulating dams on the Red River, Duong River, Day River, Tich River and Ca Lo River to improve integrated watershed management.
Flood prevention is another key objective. Hanoi plans to eliminate chronic urban flooding through an expanded network of retention lakes, ponds, rivers, canals and underground rainwater storage systems.
The city also intends to separate and fully treat wastewater, promote water reuse for irrigation, improve river water quality and accelerate green development initiatives. These include expanding urban green spaces, increasing the use of clean energy and participating proactively in carbon markets to support long-term emissions reductions.
In transportation, Hanoi aims to eliminate major traffic bottlenecks by 2030. The strategy prioritises diverting traffic away from the urban core, expanding riverfront transport corridors, reducing pressure on ring roads and radial routes, and creating sustainable interprovincial and regional transport connections.
