Long Thanh Airport to welcome first commercial flights in 2026
Long Thanh Airport, slated to be Vietnam’s largest once completed, is set to receive its first commercial flights in September 2026, according to the project’s main investor.
Vietnam’s second metro line to start running Thursday
The elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line in Hanoi is set to begin operation on Thursday, becoming the second metro line to open to the public in Vietnam.
Hanoi’s 2nd metro line misses deadline again
The Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line has missed the deadline for its elevated section again, after failing to go into commercial operation on July 28.
Hanoi starts drilling tunnel for 2nd metro line
The Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) and some contractors on Tuesday started using tunnel boring machines to drill the underground section of the Nhon – Hanoi Station metro line, the second of its kind in the capital city.
Vietnam should consider 350-kph speed option for north-south train, PM announces
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Thursday that Vietnam should conduct research for building a 350-kph north-south railway.
Vietnam’s largest high-speed vessel to suspend operations after two months
The high-speed vessel between HCMC and Con Dao with a capacity of 1,017 passengers will suspend operation from July 29 due to « inefficiency » just two months after launching.
Second Hanoi metro line misses deadline for 13th time
The Nhon-Hanoi Station metro project has yet to transport any passengers, despite plans to commence commercial operations in June.
Vietnam leads SE Asia in motorbike usage
Vietnam has the highest proportion of motorbikes and mopeds among all passenger vehicles in Southeast Asia, making up 96 percent of the total vehicle share, according to research by Bain & Company, GenZero, Standard Chartered Bank, and Temasek.
Vietnam Air gets loan extension to avoid insolvency risk
Vietnam’s National Assembly approved an extension for Vietnam Airlines’ 4 trillion dong ($157 million) state-backed loans through July 2027 to give the financially struggling national carrier time to reorganize its operations, according to information from the parliament.
Vietnam Airlines faces severe aircraft shortage, considers Chinese planes
The CEO of Vietnam Airlines has disclosed that the airline’s severe aircraft shortage is expected to persist until the end of 2024. To mitigate the impact, Vietnam Airlines is exploring the incorporation of Chinese-developed C919 aircraft into its fleet.
Chinese firms eye investment in Vietnam rail projects
Leading Chinese companies are looking to invest in Vietnam’s rail and road infrastructure as the two governments’ encouraging policies pave the way for stronger partnership.
Vietnam wants China’s help for high-speed railway development
Vietnam is looking for China’s support with the development of the country’s high-speed railway networks including cross-border lines that would promote trade between the two countries.
Hanoi to spend $1.7B to make public bus fleet green by 2030
Hanoi plans to have all public vehicles running on electricity or natural gas by 2030 and has earmarked VND43 trillion (US$1.69 billion) to make the switch from gasoline.
Vietnam’s Pacific Airlines rebooted as full-service carrier
Vietnam Airlines has rebooted its Pacific Airlines unit following three months of inactivity and extensive restructuring.
Airfares remain high in Vietnam due to lack of competition
Airplane ticket prices in Thailand are low due to the presence of multiple airlines, whereas in Vietnam only two major airlines operate, meaning a lack of competitive dynamics.
Construction begins on $433mn final sub-project of trans-Vietnam expressway
Construction of the Huu Nghi – Chi Lang Expressway, the final sub-project of Vietnam’s underway eastern North-South Expressway, started at a ceremony in northern Lang Son Province on Sunday.
More nonstop flights from India to Vietnam
Air India has opened sales ahead of its planned launch of direct flights between Delhi, India, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, due to commence on 1 June 2024.
Vietnam is planning high-speed rail connections with China
Vietnam aims to start building two high-speed railway lines linking its capital Hanoi with China before 2030, the Ministry of Planning and Investment said, another sign of a recent warming of ties between the two Communist-ruled neighbors.
Urban railway may replace Hanoi’s rapid bus plans
An urban railway line could replace Hanoi’s Kim Ma-Yen Nghia BRT (bus rapid transit) line due to infrastructural limitations, the municipal People’s Committee said.
HCMC’s metro latest plan : 7 trains to enter operation in July
The company that will operate HCMC’s metro line No.1 said in its newest plan that seven out of 17 trains on the line will enter service this July instead of waiting until the fourth quarter.
Vietnam seeking to learn from China with high-speed rail plan
Vietnam is seeking to learn from China to develop its first high-speed railway network, according to its government, with plans in the works for a rail line running the length of the country.
33 years on, Pacific Airlines still struggling to take off
Pacific Airlines was expected to dominate the low-budget aviation market and operate 40 jets, but after three decades the airline has only debts and no aircraft.
Why are air fares too high for Vietnamese people?
When I was CEO of Bamboo Airways, I always thought that Vietnamese air tickets were cheap compared to those offering similar services in more « developed » countries.
Vietnam’s Pacific Airlines ceases operations amid unpaid leases
Vietnamese low-cost carrier Pacific Airlines has ceased operations, with its Airbus A320 fleet returned to lessors.
Crossing Vietnamese streets, pedestrians are at mercy of drivers
The unwritten Vietnamese rule has become that pedestrians need to raise their hand to seek permission to cross the crowded streets, and then motorists can decide if they’ll allow it.
Vietnam issues regulations for motor vehicles brought from abroad
The government has issued a decree regarding the management of motorized vehicles registered abroad and brought into Vietnam by foreign travelers.