infrastructure value for money cannot be downplayed

Infrastructure value for money cannot be downplayed

Infrastructure development is being considered in Vietnam as a key propellant for economic development. Nguyen Ba Hung, principal country economist from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Dat about the infrastructure importance to the economy.
hung yen shows immense industrial potential

Hung Yen shows immense industrial potential

The province of Hung Yen is building on the success of the Hanoi-Haiphong motorway, 28 km of which passes through its territory, by focussing its efforts on several important routes, such has Ring Road 4 and the road between Tan Phuc and Vong Phan.
pm issues support for bamboo airways

PM issues support for Bamboo Airways

The prime minister assigns the Ministry of Transport to take primary responsibility, coordinating with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, and relevant units to address difficulties for Bamboo Airways and encourage its development.
vietnams aviation industry posts growth of nearly 42 per cent

Vietnam's aviation industry posts growth of nearly 42 per cent

The domestic air passenger transport market has experienced a strong recovery, with an annual growth of 41.8 per cent recorded in the first seven months of 2023, announced the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
transport ministry proposes banning driving more than 3 hours at night

Transport ministry proposes banning driving more than 3 hours at night

The Ministry of Transport proposed a ban on driving continuously for more than eight hours a day and more than three hours at night in a bid to raise road safety.
new bus route to hanois airport

New bus route to Hanoi"s airport

The Ministry of Transport has just agreed with the Hanoi People's Committee to open a new electric bus route, the E10, departing from Vinhomes Ocean Park urban area in Gia Lam district to the Noi Bai International Airport.
highway projects to create new development space pm

Highway projects to create new development space: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 10 asked ministries, agencies, and localities to prepare plans to exploit the new development space created by major highways and roads when he chaired a meeting of the State steering committee for national key transport projects.
pm urges hastening implementation of key projects

PM urges hastening implementation of key projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged speeding up the implementation of key transport projects to create regional connectivity in service of national development, while chairing a working session of the State steering committee for such projects held in Hanoi on August 10.
deo ca group and uth team up to establish research and training institute

Deo Ca Group and UTH team up to establish Research and Training Institute

On August 8, Deo Ca Group and University of Transport of Ho Chi Minh City met in Ho Chi Minh City as part of their bilateral cooperation in human resource training.
transport ministry approves 36 rest stations along north south expressway

Transport ministry approves 36 rest stations along North-South Expressway

The eastern wing of the North-South Expressway will have 36 rest stations as approved by Ministry of Transport on August 2.
report on hanoi railway station planning published

Report on Hanoi railway station planning published

A report on the planning of railway routes and stations in Hanoi was published by the Transport Design Consultancy Corporation (TEDI) and the Centre for Transport Development and Investment Consulting (CCTDI).
world bank approves nearly 130 million usd to help nghe an province improve livability

World Bank approves nearly 130 million USD to help Nghe An province improve livability

The World Bank Board of Directors on July 31 approved a project worth 129.6 million USD to strengthen flood resilience and improve sanitation, transport, and public space infrastructure in Nghe An province's Vinh city - a political, economic, and cultural centre of the north-central coastal region.
passengers eligible for refunds if flights delay for five hours or more

Passengers eligible for refunds if flights delay for five hours or more

The Ministry of Transport has issued a document on reviewing and amending circulars related to air transport, specifying the obligations of air carriers towards passengers in cases of cancellations and delays.
quang ninhs advantages prove effective in attracting foreign investment

Quang Ninh’s advantages prove effective in attracting foreign investment

Prominent advantages in transport infrastructure with road, sea, rail and air routes have made the northeastern province of Quang Ninh “a magnet” for foreign investment.
delays still apparent despite progress

Delays still apparent despite progress

While the public investment spending rate in the first half of the year was much better than the same period last year, some transport infrastructure projects were still implemented too slowly compared to the set plan.