Hanoi, April 24 -- Hanoi (VNA) - Under the draft proposal for a "Low Emission Zone within Ring Road 1, Hanoi City", the capital will pilot a low emission zone (LEZ) in certain areas inside Ring Road 1 from July 1, 2026, which will see time-based ban on fossil-fuel vehicles in a bid to address chronic pollution issues. Phase one will run from July 1 to December 31, with the pilot implemented in Hoan Kiem ward. The core zone is bounded by 11 streets in the Old Quarter area: Trang Tien, Hang Khay, Le Thai To, Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, Hang Buom, Ma May, Hang Bac, Hang Mam, Nguyen Huu Huan and Ly Thai To. It covers 0.5sq.km with a perimeter of 3.5km and a population of about 20,000. The buffer zone has a perimeter of 5.5km and an area of 1.65 sq....