quang nam set for car industry upgrade

Quang Nam set for car industry upgrade

Quang Nam province will raise the quality of its automobile industry and mechanical manufacturing to become an important field for the development of the province, according to its official planning.
is non alcoholic beer now a priority at tet

Is non-alcoholic beer now a priority at Tet?

Choosing non-alcoholic beer instead of alcoholic beverages every Lunar New Year holiday is gradually become a habit for many consumers, especially as drink-driving laws get tightened.
vnr encouraged to stay hungry for railway headway

VNR encouraged to stay hungry for railway headway

Vietnam Railway Corporation is being urged to step up its progress to help fund a high-speed railway project on the North-South axis.
how telecoms law facilitates commercialisation for 5g

How telecoms law facilitates commercialisation for 5G

One of the key objectives of the National Digital Transformation Programme towards 2025 is the widespread availability of 5G mobile network services. Consequently, facilitating the early commercialisation of 5G mobile networks is outlined as one of the tasks to establish this.
vulnerable local airlines anticipate rebound in 2024

Vulnerable local airlines anticipate rebound in 2024

An increase in international air routes is expected to serve as a fulcrum for the industry in 2024, helping domestic airlines end a painful period of losses in Vietnam.
roadblocks to be torn down in policy

Roadblocks to be torn down in policy

Equity investors and management authorities have great expectations for the National Assembly’s upcoming discussion, which should give the nod to policies for pilot implementation pertaining to funding Vietnam’s road system.
innovative startups eyeing fresh opportunities

Innovative startups eyeing fresh opportunities

A new annual event called Inno Vietnam-Japan Fast Track Pitch took place in Hanoi on August 29 to showcase innovative startups.
hanoi metro station plan hits new brakes

Hanoi metro station plan hits new brakes

Both the timeline and the funding policy for part of Hanoi’s metro line is to be extended, setting back completion of the route by several years.
railway overhaul front and centre for national corporation

Railway overhaul front and centre for national corporation

A change of focus from Vietnam Railway Corporation is paving the way for companies to increase export of goods by rail, but its business activities are still in dire need of rejuvenation.
national railway investment requiring foreign push

National railway investment requiring foreign push

Foreign investors are being urged to explore funding railway lines linking seaports as part of the country’s railway development plan – despite high costs, few successful projects, and a lengthy period to see returns.
airfare ceiling needs a lift

Airfare ceiling needs a lift

Government agencies are considering a revision to the air-ticket ceiling in an attempt to relieve the tough financial constraints facing local air carriers.
airport overhaul still in works for localities

Airport overhaul still in works for localities

At least 10 new airports are waiting for the possibility to be added into the nation’s master plan, but they will need to meet strict requirements on operating needs, technical requirements, and funding
contrasting complexions representing aviation arena

Contrasting complexions representing aviation arena

After two years of battling the repercussions of closed borders, 2023 may be characterised as extra time in a hectic and gruelling football match for several Vietnamese airlines.
acv cancels bidding package for long thanh international airport

ACV cancels bidding package for Long Thanh International Airport

Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has issued a notification about cancellation of a package titled “Construction and Equipment Installation for the Passenger Terminal Building”, which was the largest bidding package for Long Thanh International Airport.
seaport ventures to rake in new funds

Seaport ventures to rake in new funds

The Ministry of Transport this month submitted a report requesting approval to implement the master plan for Vietnam’s seaport system for the 2021-2030 period.