Hanoi, March 1 -- Vietnam's State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are getting a major power-up under the Politburo's Resolution 79-NQ/TW, issued in early January 2026, to not just hang onto and grow State cash but spearhead huge national and local development pushes as core drivers.

In Hanoi, SOEs are pouring capital into multi-purpose urban zones, a deliberate move to ease choking urban pressures while securing the capital's expansion for decades to come.

New twist in urban spatial planning

In recent years, Hanoi has embarked on blockbuster projects and large-scale technical infrastructure, from the Red River Landscape Boulevard axis to the Olympic sports urban area, and other strategic transport projects. These contribute to economic growth...