HCMC to trial public bicycle sharing in downtown district
HCMC authorities have approved a public bicycle sharing scheme in District 1 from August in an effort to limit private vehicles and reduce traffic.
Hanoi hosts Vietnam’s first smart electric bus service
VinBus Transport Service Co., a subsidiary of Vietnam’s largest conglomerate Vingroup, launched the nation’s first smart electric bus service in Hanoi Thursday.
HCMC may self-deploy electric buses
Ho Chi Minh City is now allowed to deploy electric public buses on trial basis, the government office said.
Faults found in more beams in HCMC metro
Months after one supporting pad for a beam in HCMC’s metro line No.1 deviated and another fell, four more have moved from their positions.
Need for high-speed rail arguments continue unabated
More than 10 years after they were first proposed, high-speed railroad plans remain mired in concerns and disagreement over speeds and cost.
Bombarded Saigonese yearn to consign the din to the bin
The noise pollution created by traffic, constructions and ‘entertainment’ establishments are leaving many HCMC residents constantly longing for some silent relief.
High-speed trains proposed to link Hanoi, HCMC with central region
Two high-speed railroad routes between Hanoi and Vinh and HCMC and Nha Trang are expected to be operational by 2030.
The Vietnam-built electric bike looking to replace your car
Vietnam has long been known as a hub for low-skill manufacturing—think T-shirts, shoes and so on—but as the country seeks to move up the manufacturing value chain, success stories like Modmo are helping to demonstrate the nation’s potential for becoming…
Quang Ngai authorities relent on allowing boats from Da Nang to Ly Son Island
The central province of Quang Ngai has agreed to allow speed boat services to its scenic Ly Son Island from Da Nang City.
Hô Chi Minh-Ville propose l’utilisation de petits bus
Le Comité populaire de Hô Chi Minh-Ville vient demander l’approbation du Premier ministre pour l’utilisation de petits bus d’une capacité de 12 à moins de 17 places afin de répondre aux besoins de déplacement selon les caractéristiques de la mégapole…
HCMC keen on minibus plan
After a failed attempt last year, Ho Chi Minh City is once again seeking to run minibuses and so create greater public transport access.
Ferry service put into operation to ease congestion on major bridge in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Rach Mieu Ferry, which connects Tien Giang and Ben Tre Provinces in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, was officially put to use on Wednesday morning to relieve traffic pressure on Rach Mieu Bridge.
Vietravel Airlines opens seat sales
Start-up airline Vietravel Airlines opens sales, 25 January, with deep discounts up from grabs until 27 March according to an announcement on its website
Northern Ninh Binh province seeks its own airport
Ninh Binh Province has sought a domestic airport to better exploit its tourism advantages and serve industrial development.
Hanoi, HCMC must get rid of outdated vehicles to protect environment
Hanoi, HCMC and other localities threatened by air pollution must take dilapidated vehicles off their roads, the government has said in a directive.
Russia to reopen air travel with Vietnam
Russia is looking to restart commercial flights later this month with Vietnam, India, Finland and Qatar after certain epidemiological criteria are met.
Ferry connecting Saigon to Vung Tau to be put into service next week
A ferry route connecting Can Gio District in Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau, a popular beach city in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, is expected to be put into service on January 4.
Cracks in HCMC metro line caused by underweight supporting pads
Pads lighter than designed have been used for supporting beams in HCMC’s metro line No.1. This could have caused cracks seen in October.
Downtown Saigon to pilot public bicycles
Vietnam’s southern metropolis will trial a public bicycle sharing scheme in an effort to limit private vehicles.
GrabBike riders strike over increased commission rate
Hundreds of GrabBike riders on Monday turned off their app and gathered at the company’s office to protest its increased commission rate after the government raised tax.
New HCMC-Vung Tau ferry service to be launched next month
After several delays, a new ferry service connecting HCMC’s coastal district Can Gio to resort town Vung Tau will enter operation next month.
Poor public transport, pollution affect quality of life in HCMC
Vietnam’s southern metropolis is rated among the world’s worst in terms of environment and public transport infrastructure by expats, a global survey has found.
Get tough with private transportation means, HCMC advised
Imposing tolls and fees on private vehicles is a drastic but necessary measure to fund and promote public transportation, experts say.
Phnom Penh to HCMC rail studied
The government is studying the possibility of a railway from Phnom Penh to Bavet town, the Cambodian-Vietnamese international border checkpoint.
Train coaches for HCMC’s first metro line leave Japan
Fifty one coaches meant for HCMC’s first metro line have been shipped from Japan and are expected to arrive in the city next Thursday.
New bike sharing scheme proposed for downtown HCMC
The municipal Transport Department has proposed a new bike sharing scheme for downtown HCMC with 43 stations and 400 bikes to encourage public transportation.