Vietnam startup seeks slice of third-largest EV motorbike market
Vietnamese electric motorbike maker Dat Bike secured $22 million in fresh funding as it takes on established players such as Honda Motor and Yamaha in one of the world’s fastest-growing two-wheel electric vehicle markets.
Metro line connecting Da Nang and Hoi An proposed
Deo Ca Group, a Vietnamese company specializing in large-scale transportation infrastructure, has proposed to build an urban railway to connect the two central localities Da Nang and Hoi An by 2030.
Vietnam automobile, motorcycle and bicycle association aims to make only electric vehicles by 2035
The Vietnam Automobile, Motorcycle and Bicycle Association (Vamoba) seeks to have all of its members produce at least one electric vehicle (EV) product line by 2027 and by 2035, 100% of their automobiles and motorcycles will be environmentally friendly EVs.
HCMC finds new consultant for 2nd metro line, construction imminent
After several years HCMC’s metro line No. 2 between Ben Thanh and Tham Luong has got a new contractor for its consultancy package, meaning construction can start soon.
Vietnam’s planned petrol scooter ban for Hanoi raises fears for livelihoods
The government’s plans to bar petrol motorbikes from the city centre next year have been widely greeted with scepticism.
Enforcing downtown vehicle ban will be uphill task for Ho Chi Minh City, experts fear
With more than nine million motorbikes in various states of deterioration and inspections not mandatory, Ho Chi Minh City will struggle to prevent substandard vehicles from entering its downtown area, experts warn.
Vietnam spends $1B to build Southeast Asia’s third-longest sea bridge
Vietnam has unveiled plans for its longest sea-crossing bridge, an 18-kilometer span linking Ca Mau Province to Hon Khoai Island, a rugged outpost at the nation’s southern tip that has long been closed off as a military zone.
Battle for Vietnam’s skies intensifies with new airline
The entry of a new player, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, and revival of Vietravel Airlines are set to bolster competition in the aviation sector now dominated by Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet.
Tan Son Nhat airport’s new T3 Terminal to host 5 domestic carriers from mid-August
The newly-built T3 Terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City will handle all domestic carriers except Vietjet, which will continue operating at T1, from mid-August, a local airline representative said on Wednesday.
Can Long Thanh Airport fly without faster links to Ho Chi Minh City ?
With Long Thanh International Airport expected to open by early next year, or even as soon as December, readers are voicing a key concern: how travelers will get there quickly from Ho Chi Minh City.
Banning gas motorbikes in Vietnam is a silly move
There are better ways of encouraging the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
Vietnam’s iconic island Con Dao rolls out electric buses in move toward green tourism
For the first time in its history, Vietnam’s tourist island Con Dao is introducing public buses, and they will be fully electric.
Gasoline vehicles could vanish from downtown Ho Chi Minh City by 2026
Gasoline and diesel vehicles could vanish from downtown Ho Chi Minh City from 2026 under an ambitious push to cut pollution, protect health and modernize transport.
Bamboo Airways to operate from Tan Son Nhat Airport’s T3 Terminal starting August 18
Starting from 12:00 am on August 18, Vietnamese airlines Bamboo Airways will move all domestic flight operations from Terminal T1 to the newly-built Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
New airport near Hanoi sees capacity increased to 50 million passengers a year
Gia Binh International Airport, under construction in the northern Bac Ninh Province, will have a capacity of 50 million passengers a year and four runways.
Vietnam should heed the risks of high-speed rail losses
High-speed rail is rarely profitable, and Vietnam’s costly proposed line could be an exceptional fiasco.
Longer preparation needed for Hanoi shift to electric vehicles : motorbike makers association
Hanoi’s plan to switch from gasoline to electric motorbikes needs a long period of preparation to work, the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers said.
Vietnam’s two largest airports rated low for on-time performance
Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat, Vietnam’s two largest airports, have been rated poorly for on-time performance in this year’s « World’s Best Airports 2025 » ranking.
Ho Chi Minh City to fully transition to electric and CNG buses by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating its push for greener public transport with a plan to convert all buses to electric or green energy by 2030 as part of a broader effort to reduce emissions and promote sustainable urban mobility.
Hanoi to begin construction of two major metro lines in late 2025
Hanoi will break ground for two key urban railway projects in the fourth quarter of 2025, as part of the city’s long-term strategy to expand public transport system, thus easing traffic congestion.
Proposed transport options for passenger access to under-construction Long Thanh Airport in southern Vietnam
The under-construction Long Thanh International Airport, located in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, is scheduled to begin operations in December 2026, so planning transport solutions for passenger access to the airport is a critical task.
Fearing 5-hour drive from HCMC center to new Long Thanh airport
Many travelers will hesitate to fly from the new Long Thanh airport if it takes several hours to get there from Ho Chi Minh City center, according to reader comments.
Flight cancellations soar amid aviation boom in Vietnam
Passenger traffic grew 9.1% in H1 2025, but on-time flight performance dropped and cancellations surged across domestic airlines.
Vietnam halts use of German loans for Ho Chi Minh City’s 2nd metro line to avoid delays
The government has approved a proposal by Ho Chi Minh City to stop borrowing official development assistance (ODA) loans from Germany’s KfW development bank for metro line No.2 and instead use domestic funds to avoid further delays.
CMA CGM launches first 100% electric river barge with NIKE in Vietnam
CMA CGM, a global player in maritime, land, air, and logistics solutions, announced a major step forward in the decarbonization of river transport in Southeast Asia: the launch of the first fully electric container barge in Vietnam.
Ethiopian Airlines to launch direct Addis Ababa–Hanoi route
Ethiopian Airlines, the national flag carrier of Ethiopia, will launch its first direct flight from Addis Ababa to Hanoi on July 10, following approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.