Residents explore the digital information board in Ha Lam Village, Thu Lam Commune, Hanoi, which incorporates QR codes for accessing information, administrative procedures, and channels for submitting feedback and recommendations. Photo: Trung Nguyen - VNAResidents use smartphones to scan QR codes on the digital information board in Ha Lam Village, Thu Lam Commune, Hanoi, to access information and digital services. Photo: Trung Nguyen - VNAA tree-lined road runs through Ha Lam Village, Thu Lam Commune, Hanoi, serving residents’ daily travel needs. Photo: Trung Nguyen - VNAAn overview of a residential area in Phuc Thinh Commune, Hanoi, featuring a planned and upgraded network of roads, a lake and green spaces. Photo: Trung Nguyen - VNAA road running through an agricultural area in Thu Lam Commune, Hanoi, features a green median strip and solar-powered lighting. Photo: Trung Nguyen - VNAResidents visit the Thu Lam Digital Public Service Support Point, part of the Hanoi Public Administration Service Center, to complete administrative procedures. Photo: Trung Nguyen - VNAElectricity transmission lines cross an agricultural area in Thu Lam Commune, Hanoi, illustrating the integration of technical infrastructure into the rural landscape. Photo: Trung Nguyen - VNAResidents visit the Thu Lam Digital Public Service Support Point, part of the Hanoi Public Administration Service Center, to complete administrative procedures. Photo: Trung Nguyen - VNAA residential area in Phuc Thinh Commune, Hanoi, features closely spaced houses interspersed with green spaces and farmland, reflecting the urbanization process on the outskirts of the capital. Photo: Trung Nguyen - VNANguyen Thi Thanh Tam, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairwoman of the People’s Council of Thu Lam Commune, Hanoi, chairs a meeting to discuss the implementation of local tasks. Photo: Trung Nguyen - VNA
New look for two communes piloting socialist commune model
Hanoi is piloting the socialist commune and ward model in
Thu Lam and Phuc Thinh communes, aiming to build a government that stays close
to the people, promote economic development, improve infrastructure
connectivity and enhance quality of life. Initiatives range from flower-lined
roads and digital cultural centers to administrative procedure reform, heritage
preservation and livelihood development, with residents actively participating
in the process. Despite initial progress, both localities continue to face
challenges related to planning, resources and the implementation of new
criteria. Photo: Trung Nguyen – VNA
