Silent prayers, cautious banners as Hanoi residents resist Red River mega-project (opens original article in a new tab)

Hanoi residents resist a large-scale redevelopment project along the Red River through silent protests and cautious messaging, fearing displacement and loss of their homes and communities.

• Hanoi residents express public opposition to Red River mega-project through silent prayers and cautious banners
• Residents fear displacement and loss of ancestral homes due to redevelopment plans
• Authorities plan to compensate residents with new housing but concerns remain over fair compensation and project impact