Ho Chi Minh City airport’s new terminal expected to become ‘aviation city’
The under-construction T3 terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, which carries a price tag of nearly VND11 trillion (US$448.2 million), will be developed into an ‘aviation city,’ said head of the project management board…
Chinese firm joins bridge, metro line projects in Hanoi
The Hanoi Department of Transport, China Pacific Construction Group, and Vietnam Construction and Import-Export Joint stock Corporation (Vinaconex) on Thursday morning inked a memorandum of understanding to study and build Tu Lien Bridge and metro link No. 5 in the…
Vietnam Railways posts profits after 3 years of losses
State-owned Vietnam Railways reported profits of VND94.8 billion (US$3.89 million) for 2023 as it returned to the black after three years of losses.
HCMC firm wants to build $10B high-speed rail to Can Tho
CT Group has proposed to invest US$9.98 billion in a high-speed railway between Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta’s capital Can Tho City.
Why is Vietnam worried about Cambodia’s Mekong canal project ?
The proposed Funan Techo Canal is set to connect the country’s coast to the Mekong River via a system of lock gates.
Vietjet poised to become Vietnam’s top airline in win for billionaire founder
Fast-growing carrier set to surpass state-owned rival in international passengers
Vietnam to start building of two sections of north-south high speed railway before 2030
The Ministry of Transport will complete the North-South high speed railway project’s pre-feasibility study report and strive to start construction of two priority sections before 2030.
Japan signs another $288M loan for HCMC metro line
Vietnam and Japan signed the fourth loan agreement for Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No.1 project, worth more than JPY41 billion (US$288.48 million), on Saturday.
Imagining a Việt Nam without motorbikes
There are reasons to curb the use of motorbikes in the country: urban air pollution, traffic jams, and messy city views. But public transport must get proper government investment to operate and function effectively.
Without policy changes, 200 km of metro will take 100 years
HCMC could take 100 years to complete the 200 km of metro routes it plans if policies are not changed, its chairman Phan Van Mai said.
Court orders Chinese, Korean contractors to compensate for poor-quality Vietnam expressway
Five contractors from China, South Korea and Vietnam were ordered by court on Friday to pay VND460 billion (US$18.7 million) in compensation for delivering an expressway that did not meet quality standards.
Thai Airways to resume flights to Vietnam from Oct. 29
Thai Airways will resume its services in Vietnam from Oct. 29 following an inauguration ceremony held by the carrier and the Huong Giang Air Service Co., Ltd. (HG Aviation) in Hanoi on Wednesday.
Vietnam’s Bamboo signals major route, fleet readjustment
Vietnam carrier Bamboo Airways aims to sharply curtail its international operations, focusing on narrowbody aircraft and possibly exiting its long-haul network.
Laos-Vietnam Railway project officially approved ; new route to elevate trade and tourism between two countries
A new railway project between Laos and Vietnam is ready to kick off. The train will establish a direct link between the countries and aim to become a primary source of economic and infrastructure development in the region.
Vietnam PM promises to consider direct flights to Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has agreed to consider starting direct flights between Vietnam and Saudi Arabia to boost tourism and economic ties.
Vietnam automaker sends EVs to Laos for electric taxi service
Vietnamese automaker VinFast on Friday sent 150 cars to neighboring Laos for the launch of an electric taxi service, months after starting a similar scheme at home.
Gov’t pushes for private vehicle restriction in big cities
The government has instructed Hanoi, HCMC and other major cities to make clear plans to reduce private vehicles and make public transport available to tackle chronic gridlock.
First HCMC metro line to open in July 2024
Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line is expected to open in July next year, according to a revision of the project’s plans, which have already been delayed three years.
Da Lat- Thap Cham railway’s restoration to be completed by 2030
The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has targeted to complete the restoration of the Da Lat –Thap Cham railway and put it into operation by 2030.
PM asks ministries to support Bamboo Airways
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked relevant ministries to find solutions to Bamboo Airways’ issues on capital, transfer of shares to new investors, and its fleet expansion.
Insufficient expansion funds keep Mekong Delta gateway a bottleneck
The lack of funds to widen the narrow main highway connecting HCMC with the Mekong Delta has impeded traffic for years.
New bus route opened to Hanoi’s airport
The Ministry of Transport has agreed with the Hanoi People’s Committee to open a new electric bus route to Noi Bai International Airport.
HCMC bus system can’t keep up with growth
Thu Huong rides the public bus every day, but she had to rely on ride-hailing services for a recent appointment because she did not want to arrive late.
Expats frenemies with motorbikes
Newly arrived in Vietnam, Japanese expat Akari Haraguchi instantly dropped her idea of walking three kilometers from her home to her office after her first day of work.
Without changes, HCMC’s metro system will take 100 years
Ho Chi Minh City needs to borrow US$20 billion to finish its planned metro lines, or else the system will take 100 years, the planning minister said.
Vietnam expats complain about healthcare service, public transport
Expats said they found it difficult to get healthcare access in Vietnam and complained of a lack of public transport in the country as well, according to a survey.