Hanoi, March 30 -- Under the plan, Ha Noi targets an average GRDP growth rate of over 11 percent annually through 2045. Its economic scale is projected to reach around US$200 billion by 2035, US$640 billion by 2045, and approximately US$1.92 trillion by 2065.

The capital envisions itself as a "global city" - cultured, smart, innovative and ecological - with a strong focus on improving quality of life and human development.

By 2035, Ha Noi aims to become a "civilized, modern and happy" city and a leading hub for economics, education, healthcare and innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.

By 2045, it seeks to position itself as a major destination for global flows of knowledge and technology, before evolving into one of the world's most liv...