Hanoi designates zones where nightclubs and karaoke bars can operate 24 hours, with metro extensions and bus links to support the push.
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Hanoi is carving out designated zones where nightclubs, karaoke bars and other late-night venues can operate around the clock, the city's People's Committee said in a plan released this week.
The move follows a municipal council resolution on developing the night-time economy. Licensed karaoke parlors, nightclubs, bars, pubs, clubs and electronic gaming facilities will be allowed in the zones, subject to security, public order and urban management rules.
The capital plans specialized night hubs. Hoan Kiem, Cua Nam, Ba Dinh, Son Tay and Soc Son districts will focus on culture and heritage. Tay Ho, the West of West Lake, My Dinh and Dong Anh will target modern entertainment. Suburban destinations including Bat Trang, Ba Vi and Huong Son will offer cultural and leisure experiences.
Hanoi also outlined signature night routes showcasing heritage, cuisine and urban culture. The Thang Long Four Sacred Temples experience and food streets such as Tong Duy Tan and Ta Hien are on the list.
Transport upgrades are part of the push. Metro operating hours could extend on weekends and public holidays. Subsidized buses will connect major night-time entertainment areas, the plan said.
Creative night hubs are planned for the Dong Xuan–Bac Qua area, the cultural industries center of Cua Nam Ward and the Gia Lam Train Factory creative complex. The city is also exploring e-sports venues and night sports complexes featuring billiards, indoor golf, pickleball, tennis and running.
Other proposals include an annual international night marathon, the technology-powered "Memories of Thang Long" cultural series and a Hanoi night music and arts festival.
Artistic lighting around West Lake, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Red River will be expanded. A digital night-economy map will help users find venues, events and transport services.
Hanoi said its existing pedestrian streets, food hubs, night tours and cultural performances have yet to reach their full potential. The city now aims to build a more connected and competitive night-time economy.
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