ips with seaports will have the advantage in attracting new generation fdi flows

IPs with seaports will have the advantage in attracting new-generation FDI flows

The COVID-19 pandemic affected global supply chains and the transport industry, especially aviation, was disrupted, thus shipping took the throne. Meanwhile, new developments from free trade agreements are creating new opportunities for Vietnam's industrial real estate market.
2813 million expressway between cao lanh and an huu waits for pre feasibility approval

$281.3 million expressway between Cao Lanh and An Huu waits for pre-feasibility approval

The management board of My Thuan project asked the Ministry of Transport to appraise the pre-feasibility report of the first phase of the Cao Lanh-An Huu expressway, with total investment capital of $281.3 million.
sapa airport needs to mobilise 174 million from private investors

Sapa Airport needs to mobilise $174 million from private investors

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has issued a decision about the implementation of Sapa Airport under the private-public partnership (PPP) format.
airlines allowed to increase frequency of domestic flights from october 21

Airlines allowed to increase frequency of domestic flights from October 21

The Ministry of Transport announced on October 19 that it has built plans on restoring domestic flights in the period from October 21 – November 30 based on the outcomes of the pilot resumption of domestic flights from October 10-17.
dksh increases digital preparedness and connectivity

DKSH increases digital preparedness and connectivity

Leading Swiss market expansion service provider DKSH has been working hard in Vietnam to ensure the smooth transportation of goods during the pandemic. Jorge Martin-Martinez, country management head of DKSH Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about its development strategy for improving connectivity as well as the customer experience.
ministry of transport to propose special mechanism for private investment in seaports

Ministry of Transport to propose special mechanism for private investment in seaports

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) will propose a special mechanism to the prime minister for approval to enable investors to better approach capital, thus creating more favourable conditions for private investment in seaports.
rejuvenating tourism with fresh experiences

Rejuvenating tourism with fresh experiences

Tran Trung Hieu, deputy director of Hanoi Department of Tourism, said that the city will begin to allow accommodation establishments, tourist destinations, tour operators, and transport to be eligible to operate again from October. However, some accompanying services such as spas, gyms, and karaoke bars are still limited.
govt to consider zero interest loans for all airlines

Govt' to consider zero-interest loans for all airlines

The Government Office has instructed the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Transport and the State Bank of Vietnam to study a proposal by the Vietnam Aviation Business Association (VABA), in which the airline industry is to gain access to 25 trillion VND (over 1.1 billion USD) of zero-interest loans.
china laos railway to reduce time transporting goods from laos to eu

China-Laos railway to reduce time transporting goods from Laos to EU

Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh said on October 6 that the China-Laos Railway will open on December 2 this year as scheduled, according to Vientiane Times.
expense for purchase of 5 million abdala vaccine doses approved

Expense for purchase of 5 million Abdala vaccine doses approved

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has recently signed Decision No.1644/QD-TTg dated September 30 on the expense for the purchase, transportation and delivery of 5 million doses of Abdala vaccine produced by the Cuban Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
public investment pushes real estate market

Public investment pushes real estate market

The acceleration of investment in transport infrastructure is the main driving force fueling real estate stocks as many businesses with large land plots located in areas near key infrastructure projects will benefit from this process.
public transport activities planned to resume soon

Public transport activities planned to resume soon

The Ministry of Transport has drafted a plan to gradually resume public transport activities on roads, railways, aviation, and inland waterways, as many provinces and cities have loosened social distancing rules.
jt express provides international delivery services for cross border e commerce

J&T Express provides international delivery services for cross-border e-commerce

The booming cross-border e-commerce has created additional demand for high-quality transportation services and J&T Express Vietnam is looking to capitalise on this opportunity.
two working groups set up for inspection of maritime service charges

Two working groups set up for inspection of maritime service charges

The Ministry of Transport has set up two working groups to inspect and review all types of maritime service charges.
thailand promotes rail connection to boost foreign trade

Thailand promotes rail connection to boost foreign trade

The Rail Transport Department of Thailand has unveiled a plan to develop areas in Nong Khai to prepare for rail connection with Laos as Thailand gears up for more trade with China along the line connecting the three countries.