new expressways lift up interconnectivity

New expressways lift up interconnectivity

Businesses and investors in the Mekong Delta region are expected to benefit from stronger links in the transport network in the next five years when up to 300km of expressways are completed, opening brand new opportunities for the region’s socioeconomic development.
givi point opens in hanoi third motorcycle lifestyle boutique in vietnam

GIVI Point opens in Hanoi: third motorcycle lifestyle boutique in Vietnam

Today GIVI Point added another milestone to their history with the launch of GIVI Point Hanoi at 78 Mieu Dam, Nam Tu Liem district.
hcm city looks to expand cooperation with wb

HCM City looks to expand cooperation with WB

Ho Chi Minh City always considers the World Bank (WB) its important long-term development partner, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan.
bosch rolls out worlds first fully integrated split screen for motorcycles on road

Bosch rolls out world’s first fully integrated split-screen for motorcycles on road

A freely programmable split screen that simultaneously displays vehicle information and app content from a smartphone was once reserved exclusively for premium cars. The new integrated connectivity cluster by Bosch is making this feature available for motorcycles in the form of a 10.25-inch TFT display.
bamboo airways granted permit to operate nonstop flights to the us

Bamboo Airways granted permit to operate nonstop flights to the US

Bamboo Airways has been officially granted the Foreign Air Carrier Permit from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to operate the air transportation of persons, property, and mail between Vietnam and the United States. This permit is a prerequisite for an airline to establish services to the US.
demand for motorbikes in vietnam decreases by 109 per cent this year

Demand for motorbikes in Vietnam decreases by 10.9 per cent this year

Vietnamese people's demand for motorbikes dropped 15.9 per cent in the first three quarters of this year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
vietjet glides over pandemic with strong third quarter performance

Vietjet glides over pandemic with strong third-quarter performance

Vietjet Aviation JSC (HSX: VJC) has released its third quarter 2020 financial statement, reporting a slight increase in air transport revenue over the previous quarter, despite the second outbreak of COVID-19 in Vietnam.
french funded metro line 3 to start operations in 2021

French-funded Metro Line 3 to start operations in 2021

The first train made by Alstom Valenciennes in France for Metro Line 3 has arrived in Vietnam after a journey of over one month, enabling the project to be put into operation in 2021.
ustda develops strategies for digital energy and transportation for indo pacific

USTDA develops strategies for digital, energy and transportation for Indo-Pacific

At the framework of Indo-Pacific Business Forum 2020, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced its strategy to expand and integrate its 2021 digital infrastructure, energy, and transportation portfolios across the Indo-Pacific region.
vietjet proposes to finance adjustment of tuy hoa airport

Vietjet proposes to finance adjustment of Tuy Hoa Airport

Vietjet has just requested the Ministry of Transport and Phu Yen People’s Committee to consider and authorise it to finance the adjustment of Tuy Hoa Airport that lies about 5km southeast of Tuy Hoa city centre.
ca mau airport upgrading to be conducted after 2025

Ca Mau Airport upgrading to be conducted after 2025

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) will design a plan to invest in upgrading and developing Ca Mau Airport after the 2021-2025 period, according to a report that the firm has just submitted to the Ministry of Transport.
technology firms rush to tap into smart city development

Technology firms rush to tap into smart city development

In alignment with Vietnam’s fast move towards digital transformation, domestic and international technology firms are rushing to build brands in the transport sector to gain more future advantages.
the financial issues clouding ambitious north south railway

The financial issues clouding ambitious North-South railway

The North-South high-speed railway line is a large-scale project with a total investment of around $58.7 billion which could facilitate not only cargo transport at an operational speed of up to 200km/h but also reduce travel time between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to around eight hours. However, 2018’s pre-feasibility study by the consortium of consultants has shown that several financial problems need to be considered for the project to be successful.
first train for metro line no3 arrives to haiphong

First train for Metro Line No.3 arrives to Haiphong

The first of 10 trains for Metro Line No.3 (Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station) arrived to Nam Hai-Dinh Vu Port in Haiphong on October 18, marking an important milestone for this project.
aip foundation advocates government enforcement on helmet quality in vietnam

AIP Foundation advocates government enforcement on helmet quality in Vietnam

AIP Foundation and the National Traffic Safety Committee co-hosted a mid-term review forum on accelerating the application of solutions to improve the effectiveness of regulations on mandatory helmet wearing for motorbike drivers, motorcyclists, and electric bicyclists.