quy nhon port makes strong profit in h1 despite covid 19

Quy Nhon Port makes strong profit in H1 despite COVID-19

Quy Nhon Port JSC handled over six million tonnes of goods in the first six months of 2021, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 15 per cent more than last year, while after-tax profit almost doubled to VND115 billion ($5 million).
paradox thousands of containers idle at seaports amid severe shortage for delivery

Paradox: Thousands of containers idle at seaports amid severe shortage for delivery

While the world is in a crisis over the lack of empty containers to deliver goods, leading to skyrocketing shipping fees, thousands of containers are idling away at Vietnamese seaports.
ho chi minh city to prioritise regional linkages via transport infrastructure projects

Ho Chi Minh City to prioritise regional linkages via transport infrastructure projects

Ho Chi Minh City will spend more than VND45 trillion ($1.96 billion) developing a road system connecting to the Mekong Delta region to create regional linkages and promote socioeconomic growth and attract investors.
long thanh airport at risk of delays due to slow land clearance

Long Thanh Airport at risk of delays due to slow land clearance

Long Thanh International Airport is facing a very real risk of falling behind its construction schedule as land clearance and relocation is only half completed against the deadline at the end of June.
ho chi minh city makes allowances for vehicles carrying perishable goods

Ho Chi Minh City makes allowances for vehicles carrying perishable goods

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has just issued Document No.7857 on the transport of perishable goods, essential goods, and goods for production and business to and from or through Ho Chi Minh City during the implementation of Directive No.16/CT-TTg.
transport ministry approves pilot opening of phu quoc island to foreign visitors

Transport ministry approves pilot opening of Phu Quoc island to foreign visitors

The Ministry of Transport has basically agreed to the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s draft pilot plan on welcoming international tourists to Phu Quoc island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang.
corporate bond issuance proposed for building 3800km expressway

Corporate bond issuance proposed for building 3,800km expressway

The goal of building 3,800km of expressways within 10 years, as the top focus of the government's public investment plan, requires a variety of solutions to diversify capital sources due to a finite government budget and increasingly difficult credit access.
all bot toll stations in southern localities suspended amidst social distancing

All BOT toll stations in southern localities suspended amidst social distancing

Toll collection at all BOT stations in the southern localities have been suspended to support COVID-19 prevention efforts by reducing logistics costs for local and foreign businesses and manufacturers.
phu quoc island greenlit for pilot opening to international tourists

Phu Quoc Island greenlit for pilot opening to international tourists

The Ministry of Transport has basically agreed with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the pilot plan to welcome international visitors holding vaccine passports to Phu Quoc.
first vietnam eu direct cargo train begins operation from july 20

First Vietnam-EU direct cargo train begins operation from July 20

Railway Transport and Trading JSC (Ratraco), a unit of state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways (VNR), has begun the operation of a direct container cargo train from Vietnam to the EU on July 20, the first of its kind.
high speed boats transport first shipment of fruit and vegetables to ho chi minh city

High-speed boats transport first shipment of fruit and vegetables to Ho Chi Minh City

Two high-speed boats have transported the first shipment of 40 tonnes of fruits and vegetables from Tien Giang to Ho Chi Minh City to supply local residents amidst the food supply chain disruption.
con dao airport upgrade proposed to welcome two million passengers a year

Con Dao Airport upgrade proposed to welcome two million passengers a year

A proposal has been forwarded to relevant management authorities, seeking to upgrade Con Dao Airport in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau to be able to welcome modern Airbus 320 aircraft and increase capacity to two million passengers a year.
ho chi minh city to use five ships to transport essential goods from mekong delta

Ho Chi Minh City to use five ships to transport essential goods from Mekong Delta

From July 19, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport will use five high-speed ships to transport essential goods from the Mekong Delta provinces to Ho Chi Minh City and back.
hanoi suspends transport and businesses from july 19

Hanoi suspends transport and businesses from July 19

Hanoi has suspended public passenger transport to 37 cities and provinces from July 19 as well as all non-essential services from July 19.
dksh using its powers to provide reliable necessities

DKSH using its powers to provide reliable necessities

As Vietnam launches its COVID-19 vaccination drive, preservation and transportation of vaccines play a key role to ensure success. Phillip Alexander Wray, general manager, DKSH Pharma, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about the company’s contribution to this effort.