Road project to ease traffic congestion around Tan Son Nhat airport
A road project linking with the third terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC is expected to begin work in the second quarter of next year.
Vietnam details international border reopening plans
Vietnam has firmed up details of its international border reopening, which will kick off from 15 December, as it calls the move “necessary” in promoting the recovery of its travel sector.
Hanoi plans motorbike ban after 2025
Hanoi plans to ban motorbikes in core districts after 2025, five years earlier than an earlier plan, in order to reduce traffic congestion and emissions.
Carriers urge quick resumption of int’l flights with quarantine exemption
Vietnamese carriers proposed the government soon resume international flights and exempt mandatory quarantine for fully vaccinated passengers to save the aviation industry from a prolonged crisis.
HCMC readies stations for public bike service
A total 43 public bicycle stations in downtown Ho Chi Minh City are expected to enter operation on Dec. 10.
Hanoi launches first electric bus line
Hanoi launches its first electric bus line on Thursday, which would be integrated with other bus lines at the capital.
Hanoi Party chief calls for speedy completion of 2nd metro line
The Hanoi Party Committee Secretary has called for speeding up work on the elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station to complete it by next year.
Vietnam to allow flights from 15 countries
Vietnam will resume international flights from 15 countries including Australia starting from December, nine months after they were suspended due to COVID-19, the government says.
North-South high-speed rail construction to begin in 2028
The Ministry of Transport plans to begin construction of the high-speed North-South railroad, a key public transport project connecting Hanoi and HCMC, in 2028.
Hanoi mulls downtown car tolls to ease congestion, pollution
Hanoi plans to collect toll fees from cars entering downtown areas at up to VND60,000 ($2.65) a time, Hanoi Public Transport Management Center stated.
Vietnam eyes nine new rail routes by 2030
Vietnam plans to have nine new railway routes, running 2,362 kilometers, by 2030 as it seeks to upgrade its outdated transport network.
Mien Tay Bus Station reports first loss
HCMC’s Mien Tay Bus Station JSC reported a loss of more than VND7.3 billion ($320,780) for the first time in Q3 due to the implementation of anti-pandemic measurers.
Low travel demand causes more flights to be canceled
Though domestic flights have resumed on some routes after two months of being grounded, many lack enough passengers to fly.
Hanoi to resume city bus lines next week
Hanoi will resume bus lines at limited capacity starting next week, the municipal People’s Committee said Tuesday.
Vietnam’s domestic services resume as lockdown eased
Tomorrow, Vietnam’s domestic flights are set to resume. The country’s Civil Aviation Authority has given the green light after banning domestic flight ticket sales at the end of August.
Cambodia, Vietnam boost expressway connection hopes
Cambodia and Vietnam have boosted the possibility of building an expressway linking the two countries at the border after the two countries discussed the issue yesterday.
Flights from HCMC to Hue, Quang Nam to be suspended over Covid fears
The Ministry of Transport decided Friday to suspend flights from HCMC to Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Nam Provinces as Covid-19 infections rise at an alarming rate in the city.
HCMC suspends taxi, bus services amid rising Covid infections
HCMC will suspend traditional and ride-hailing taxi services, public buses and inter-provincial buses from Sunday as a preventive measure against the spread of Covid-19.
Vietnam’s first cargo airline hopes to fly high
IPP Air Cargo, Vietnam’s first cargo airline, would fly to 16 local destinations and a number of foreign ones, and break even in three years, its chairman told VnExpress.
Lands for Saigon’s 2nd metro line to be fully acquired this year
After missing several deadlines, land acquisition for HCMC’s metro line No.2 is now expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Vietnam to build 4000km expressway using PPP
Vietnam’s government will build 4,000 kilometres (km) expressway under the private-public partnership (PPP) model across the country by 2030 as part of the national expressway network.
Hanoi metro tickets to cost $0.35-0.65
Fares on Hanoi’s first metro will range from VND8,000-15,000 ($0.35-0.65).
HCMC to replace second metro line consultant
HCMC has decided to end cooperation with the primary consultant for metro line No. 2 after failing to reach agreement on renewing an independent consultant contract.
Electric vehicles set to revolutionise Vietnam roads
For visitors to Vietnam, one of the most striking images is that of the bustling roads, with a huge number of motorbikes battling for space with cars, trucks and public transport.
Vietnam looks to go big on transport infrastructure
Investment in infrastructure is vital if Vietnam is to remain on the path to eventual high-income status.
Vietnam Railways pleads for government funding as staff remain unpaid
Vietnam Railways owes its 11,300 workers four months’ salaries due to a funding delay by the government, and fears this could cause many to quit.