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.
raft of options still to pore over for high speed railway

Raft of options still to pore over for high-speed railway

Choices on innovative solutions, railway speed, and capital mobilisation for the North-South high-speed railway project must better accommodate Vietnam’s circumstances.
utilising national advantages with crucial infrastructure

Utilising national advantages with crucial infrastructure

Small airports and dual-use airports are expected to be valuable infrastructure fulcrums for many remote localities to attract investment and exploit the advantages of tourism, if selected and added to the plan and early investment implementation.
inter agency appraisal council for quang tri airport established

Inter-agency appraisal council for Quang Tri Airport established

The prime minister on October 12 signed Decision No.1196/QD-TTg to establish an inter-agency appraisal council for the feasibility study on Quang Tri Airport.
capital sought for upgrade of airports

Capital sought for upgrade of airports

Six airports, including five international ones, will shortly be handed over to local governments to actively solicit capital for upgrades.
investors to be selected for components of long thanh international airport

Investors to be selected for components of Long Thanh International Airport

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) is now selecting investors for maintenance workshops and ground-handling services, which is a part of subproject four of Long Thanh International Airport.