transport

PM urges streamlining administrative procedures, paving way for transport projects

April 12, 2023 | 16:10

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked ministries, agencies and localities to work harder in order to pave way for transport projects, saying administrative procedures should be streamlined, while concluding a meeting of the State steering committee for national key transport projects in Hanoi on April 12.

Transport strategy to drive fortunes

April 06, 2023 | 16:00

A synchronised transport infrastructure system will be completed in Khanh Hoa province to drive forward its socioeconomic development.

Australia advances gender equality and social inclusion

November 12, 2022 | 08:00

Members of Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport attended a five-day workshop in early November to mainstream social inclusion in the transport sector.

Pessimistic outlook for maritime transport firms amid weak demand

November 08, 2022 | 08:30

Container shipping firms are coming under great pressure from weak demand as maritime trade has begun to lose steam in recent months.

Coping scenarios for oil price variations in logistics

September 14, 2022 | 15:00

Despite slight falls in oil prices, pressures on possible surges again are high amid the global energy crisis. Le Quang Trung, vice president of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association, outlined the possible scenarios with VIR’s Minh Anh.

Options abound for funding of transport in Mekong Delta

August 27, 2022 | 10:00

The Mekong Delta region comprises 13 cities and provinces with important roles and strategic locations. It is a key economic hub with huge potential and advantages, especially in agriculture, seafood, and tourism.

Vietnam approves programme for green energy transition

July 25, 2022 | 17:08

On July 22, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh signed a decision on the green energy transition and the reduction of emissions in the transport sector.

Reopening increases foreign interest in transport upgrade

June 29, 2022 | 20:00

Together with digital transformation and sustainable development trends, smart mobility in Vietnam is attracting growing interest among international businesses, expecting to change the investment picture in the local transport sector.

Stagnant transport plans probed at NA

June 16, 2022 | 16:00

Facing stagnancy for years, transport infrastructure development has been highlighted by the National Assembly, triggering the urgent need to make strong moves to fast-track long-delayed initiatives.

Transport businesses raise fares due to fuel costs

June 16, 2022 | 14:36

Transport businesses that have just resumed after the pandemic are struggling with the soaring fuel costs.

Fresh opportunities abound for US transport investors

May 12, 2022 | 08:00

As Vietnam strongly promotes private investment in transport infrastructure with a number of potential initiatives in the pipeline, more openings may become available for American investors.

First-quarter investment disbursement in transport sector misses expectations

April 18, 2022 | 08:18

The transport sector’s disbursement of public investment in the first quarter of 2022 was yet to meet the expectations, according to Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The.

Vietnam aims to complete five crucial transport projects this term

March 02, 2022 | 09:50

The government is determined to complete five key transport projects within this term of office, thus enabling the country to fulfil the target of having 2,000km of expressways across the country.

Government Steering Committee set up for key transport projects

February 25, 2022 | 15:35

The government on February 24 signed a decision to set up the Government Steering Committee to quicken the implementation of the Eastern Cluster of the North-South Expressway and Long Thanh International Airport.