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.
Seaplane service linking Ha Long and Co To Island launched
The Hai Au Aviation JSC announced on Thursday that it has launched a new seaplane service linking Tuan Chau in Ha Long to Co To Island in the northern province of Quang Ninh.
HCMC seeks to link 1st metro with neighboring provinces
HCMC is working with Dong Nai and Binh Duong on a plan to lengthen its Metro Line No.1 to the two provinces, both industrial hubs.
PM Chinh wants high-speed railway connecting Vietnam-China
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh wants to look into the possibility of developing a standard, high-speed railway that connects Vietnam and China.
HCMC metro station lacks emergency exits before opening
Ben Thanh Station, the central station of HCMC’s nearly-completed first metro line, still lacks emergency exits due to the delayed construction of a connected skyscraper.
Terminal 2 at Hue international airport inaugurated
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and the People’s Committee of central Thua Thien-Hue Province held a ceremony Saturday to inaugurate Terminal 2 of Phu Bai International Airport.
HCMC to offer one-month free travel on first metro line
The HCMC Urban Railway Management Board has proposed free travel for all passengers on the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro (Line No.1) during its first month of operation.
Vietnam’s Long Thanh airport investor fined for dust pollution
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the investor of Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, has been fined VND270 million (US$11,580) over dust pollution during the execution of the project.
Work begins on Dien Bien airport’s passenger terminal expansion in northern Vietnam
Two subprojects to upgrade and widen the passenger terminal and build an air traffic control tower at Dien Bien Airport in the namesake province in northern Vietnam got off the ground on Thursday.
Swiss firm eyes Vietnam’s Thap Cham-Da Lat railway restoration
Swiss railcar manufacturer Stadler is seeking Vietnamese authorities’ green light to supply rack-and-pinion railcars and other rail transport solutions to a project restoring the Thap Cham-Da Lat rail route, which runs from south-central Ninh Thuan Province to the Central Highlands province of…
Vietnam strives to use all-electric buses, taxis by 2050
Vietnam plans to convert 100 percent of its buses and taxis from petrol-powered to electric vehicles (EVs) within the next three decades to help with environmental protection.
Vietnam Airlines to further grow Vietnam-India connectivity
Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to double the number of routes it offers between Vietnam and India, further contributing to the surge of nonstop air service between the two countries.
Second airport planned for Vietnam capital
The Ministry of Transport will sketch out a planning scheme on the second airport in the capital region for 2026-2030, and submit it to the prime minister for approval.