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.
THACO eyes metro line No. 2 in Ho Chi Minh City, rail link to Long Thanh airport
Vietnamese conglomerate Truong Hai Group (THACO) has proposed a plan to study and invest in two major projects in Ho Chi Minh City, including the construction of metro line No. 2 and a railway linking the Thu Thiem urban area…
Germany’s Siemens wants to build Vietnam high-speed rail
German industrial automation company Siemens wants to build Vietnam’s high-speed railroad among other infrastructure projects.
Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line serves over 10 million passengers after 6 months of operation
As of June 14, Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City had recorded over 9.997 million passengers and the number is estimated to have surpassed the 10-million mark to date – just six months after…
Overcrowded HCMC metro forces me back to motorbike
I once commuted by the Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line. Every morning, I’d park my motorbike at the National University station and take the train into the city center. But after just a few weeks, I switched back…
Sun PhuQuoc Airways to receive air transport license
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on June 11 approved the Ministry of Construction’s proposal to grant an air transport business license to the Sun PhuQuoc Airways Co. Ltd.
Ho Chi Minh City plans 1,000 km metro network after regional merger
Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating investment in an expanded metro system expected to reach nearly 1,000 km, following plans to merge with neighboring provinces in the southeastern region, city officials said.
Vietjet’s founding shareholder proposes investment in HCMC’s 4th metro line
Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of budget airline Vietjet Air, has put forward a proposal to invest in Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No. 4, a 47-km route linking Hoc Mon District to Nha Be District on the city’s…
Vietnam Airlines to launch first Vietnam–Denmark flights
Vietnam Airlines will connect Vietnam and Denmark with nonstop flights for the first time this December, marking another step in the carrier’s European growth strategy.
Hanoi targets 100% green vehicle switch
Hanoi has unveiled ambitious plans to fully convert its public bus system to green energy by 2030, before expanding the shift to taxis, ride-hailing fleets and all private vehicles.
VinSpeed et Thaco s’engagent dans un grand projet de train à grande vitesse Nord-Sud
Concernant les propositions d’investissement dans le projet de train à grande vitesse sur l’axe Nord-Sud soumises par la Société par actions d’investissement et de développement du chemin de fer à grande vitesse VinSpeed et le Groupe Truong Hai (Thaco), le…
China, Vietnam reopen railway line amid tourism boom after 5-year pause
As Beijing expands visa-free travel, the route could also make it easier for international tourists to visit China, analysts say.
Vietnam to have new commercial airline
The Vietnamese prime minister has green-lighted investment in a new airline, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, backed by leading Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group, with a total capital of VND2.5 trillion (US$96 million), making it Vietnam’s seventh commercial airline.
Vingroup tests the line of Vietnam’s new capitalism
Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate sparks an uproar through sweetheart proposal to take control of $61 billion railway project.
Vietnam Airlines to move all domestic flights to Ho Chi Minh City airport’s new terminal this week
Vietnam Airlines will move all remaining domestic flights to Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City starting Saturday, officials announced on Wednesday.
Vietnam Airlines to finalise 50 Boeing narrow-body order soon, sources say
Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is close to finalising a provisional order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets that it made in 2023, industry sources said, as it signed a funding arrangement for 50 single-aisle planes on Thursday.
Tips for passengers arriving at Vietnam’s largest domestic terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Vietnam’s largest domestic terminal, T3 at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport, opened on Thursday and is set for full operation by April 30. Here are some tips for passengers to avoid confusion at the new terminal.
Vietnam Airlines posts record profit in 2024
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines reported a post-audit profit of nearly VND8 trillion (US$312 million) in 2024, the highest in its history, thanks to strong international recovery and successful debt restructuring.
Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No. 2 to break ground in December 2025
Ho Chi Minh City will begin construction of metro line No. 2 in December 2025 as part of a plan to develop seven metro lines spanning a total of 355 kilometers over the next decade, according to an announcement by…
Transport systems, including metros, urgently needed to link Ho Chi Minh City with neighboring Binh Duong, Ba Ria-Vung Tau
The development of transport infrastructure, including metro lines, coastal roads, sea-crossing bridges and others, are needed to connect Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau Provinces if the three localities merge.
T3 terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport to begin trial operations next month
The VND11 trillion (US$431 million) T3 terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is set to begin trial operations next month, with construction completed two months ahead of schedule, airport authorities confirmed.
Vietnam billionaire’s Vingroup proposes $4B metro line for Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, owned by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, has proposed to build a $4 billion metro line linking District 7 with Can Gio District in Ho Chi Minh City, boosting the city’s transportation infrastructure.
Ethiopian airlines announces new flights to Hanoi, Vietnam with 787
The airline currently operates freighter services to Vietnam’s southern commercial hub twice weekly.
Vietnam Airlines to restart Hanoi to Moscow flight after 3 years hiatus
The restored Hanoi-Moscow connection is expected to aid the tourism sector’s recovery while facilitating trade and cultural relations.
Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet to move HCMC domestic flights to new terminal from May
Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air will shift their domestic operations to the new T3 terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City from May, airport authorities announced Thursday.
Aviation inspectors found shortcomings at Vietnamese airline VASCO
After an inspection of the Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO), a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines, from August 1 to 9, 2024, inspectors from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) pinpointed several violations in aircraft operations and maintenance at the…