Vietnam Railways

Pivotal year for top transport entities

January 25, 2024 | 14:30

It is going to be another tough year for state-owned transport giants like Airports Corporation of Vietnam, Vietnam Railways, and Vietnam Airlines, and all will need to take fresh measures to develop in the best direction.

Vietnam Railways must open up new development space

January 25, 2024 | 11:25

State-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways is taking action to achieve higher growth in 2024.

National railway investment requiring foreign push

March 14, 2023 | 14:00

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.

Boosting international railway transport investment

November 27, 2022 | 16:19

The initial successes of the railway container transport network from Vietnam to Europe have inspired engagement with the international railway network.

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

November 04, 2022 | 11:00

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

Top transport groups speed up restructure

August 16, 2022 | 09:00

Various state-run transport giants in Vietnam are seeking to diversify investment sources and restructure in order to sufficiently pull out of the mire of the last couple of years.

Vietnamese and Singaporean firms partner to improve supply chain connectivity

August 15, 2022 | 13:32

Singapore's supply chain and logistics provider YCH has signed an MoU with Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Railways for the Vietnam SuperPort.

Nippon Koei seeks business opportunities with Vietnam Railways

June 03, 2022 | 16:59

A business group led by Hirofumi Mori, chief representative of Nippon Koei in Vietnam, on May 30 worked with state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways (VNR) on the possibility of joining in railway projects.

Vietnam Railways returns to profit

June 03, 2022 | 16:58

After months of losses, state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways (VNR) starts to expect a profitable year in 2022.

Ray of hope for prolonged Vietnam Railways merger

April 20, 2022 | 15:00

While state-owned Vietnam Railways has finally got government approval for the long-awaited merger of its two units, the efficiency of the action will take time to assess, along with how to deal with a labour surplus.

Outdated framework impedes rail recovery

August 13, 2021 | 09:00

State-owned Vietnam Railways suffered severe losses during the last 18 months and now plans to cope by expanding international shipments of fruits and other agricultural products.

Bumps ahead for the giants of transport

July 16, 2021 | 08:14

After enduring months of losses, state-owned transport giants Vietnam Railways and Vietnam Airlines are pinning hopes on a financial lifebuoy to recover from the incurred losses – but even significant support may not be enough for them.

Vietnam Railways strengthens cargo transportation to ease losses

June 11, 2021 | 22:54

VNR is enhancing cargo transportation to ease losses from passenger transportation as COVID-19 continues to hurt the industry.

Cooperation plans still on hold amid railway system revamp

June 09, 2021 | 09:00

While state-owned giant Vietnam Railways’ new restructuring plan is expected to leverage private investment in the ailing railway industry, the track to prosperity remains steep.