Anh ĐứcIn 2000, the hit song 'Hà Nội of the 2000s' blasted through the airwaves in Việt Nam. At the turn of the millennium, poverty was still a prominent issue in Việt Nam -- and not just in Hà Nội. Old and dilapidated apartments from the 70s are also a complication that Hà Nội must deal with to protect the safety of residents. Hà Nội is not perfect, but Hà Nội in 2024 is way better than Hà Nội in the 2000s. And with a promising plan and a generation eager to contribute and change society for the better, Hà Nội in 2034 might progress even further.- VNS