Vietnam aims to turn its capital Hanoi into globally connected city


Vietnam's capital Hanoi pushes on its smart city plans. - Vietnam News/ANN

HANOI, Feb 10 (Xinhua): Vietnamese capital city Hanoi has set a target to become a globally connected city with high living standards and quality of life, local media have reported this week.

Hanoi aims to have an average annual growth rate of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) of 7.5-8 per cent by 2025 and 8-8.5 per cent by 2030, local newspaper Vietnam News reported, citing the city's plan.

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