real estate market scenario for 2020 capital flows continue to suburban eco cities

Real estate market scenario for 2020: capital flows continue to suburban eco-cities

With their massive land funds and ample investment inflows for transport infrastructure development, the suburban cities surrounding Ho Chi Minh City are projected to become the next hotspot for investors and buyers.
transport disrupted across europe as storm ciara sweeps in

Transport disrupted across Europe as Storm Ciara sweeps in

Hundreds of flights and train services were cancelled across northwest Europe on Monday (Feb 10) as Storm Ciara swept in packing powerful winds after lashing Britain and Ireland, where tens of thousands of homes were left without power.
the road to further improve connectivity across vietnam

The road to further improve connectivity across Vietnam

To reach higher levels of prosperity, Vietnam is encouraged to strengthen transport connectivity to seize international trade opportunities, as well as integrate deeper into world markets. Senior transport economist at the World Bank Jen Jungeun Oh explains how this can be achieved.
mot asks for solutions to repay cat linh ha dong railway debt

MoT asks for solutions to repay Cat Linh-Ha Dong railway debt

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has asked the Government for advice over a loan owed to China for the long-delayed and still not yet operational Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway project.
vietjet revenue and profit surge on back of key markets like india

Vietjet revenue and profit surge on back of key markets like India

Vietjet continues to see positive growth in its core business of air transportation in 2019, maintaining its leading position in Vietnam’s domestic market and the fast growth of its international flight network. In 2019, the airline’s network increased by 24 per cent, with 22 international routes connecting Vietnam with Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, and especially India – a market of 1.2 billion people. Vietjet also transported nearly 25 million passengers in 2019, an increase of 28 per cent compared to 2018.
firms urged to prepare for impacts of coronavirus

Firms urged to prepare for impacts of coronavirus

The Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade is keeping a close watch on the development of the coronavirus, urging firms to prepare for impacts of the epidemic on exports, especially shipments of agricultural products, to China.
ample opportunities for infrastructure investors

Ample opportunities for infrastructure investors

The transport sector could make a breakthrough in investment mobilisation for national key projects this year. Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the solutions to successfully achieve the 2016-2020 infrastructure development goals and creating a driving force for the following years.
itl corporation being the national champion in logistics

ITL Corporation: being the national champion in logistics

In 2019, although the logistics industry has faced many challenges due to the impact of the world economic downturn, ITL has steadily overcome headwinds and become one of the 10 most reputable companies in the transportation and logistics industry of 2019. Chief operating officer of ITL and chairwoman of Amcham Ho Chi Minh City, Amanda Rasmussen, told VIR about the efforts to maintain the success and business strategy of ITL in the near future.
grab cars must have taxi light box or logo

Grab cars must have TAXI light-box or logo

Cars which provide passenger transportation via ride-hailing platforms like Grab will have to put on top TAXI sign or carry logo stickers showing that they are contract vehicles.
man receives six year jail term for transnational wildlife trading

Man receives six-year jail term for transnational wildlife trading

The Hanoi People’s Court handed down a jail sentence of six years to Nguyen Huu Hue, born in 1967 in the central province of Nghe An, for illegally transporting and trading frozen tiger cubs.
toyota investing us 400 million in flying car company

Toyota investing US$400 million in flying car company

Japanese car giant Toyota said Thursday (Jan 16) it is investing nearly US$400 million in a company working on commercialising electric flying cars for "fast, quiet and affordable air transportation services".
sobering up traffic via hefty fines for boozing

Sobering up traffic via hefty fines for boozing

Transport services that help drinkers get home safe and sound and avoid a run-in with the new regulations are to become piping hot after Vietnam imposed much heftier fines for drink driving from January 1. Kim Thanh reports.
french government offers compromise to end transport strike

French government offers compromise to end transport strike

France's government Saturday proposed a compromise to end a crippling transport strike against pension reform, with an offer to withdraw a key proposal on raising the retirement age, but trade unions gave the announcement a mixed welcome.
more railway tickets available for tet

More railway tickets available for Tet

More than 3,000 railway tickets are available for sale from January 7 to meet the rising travelling demand during Tet - the traditional Lunar New Year Holiday, said the Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company.
vietnam railways operates hanoi beijing train from january

Vietnam Railways operates Hanoi-Beijing train from January 

Vietnam Railways has launched the Hanoi-Beijing railway line on January 1, 2020 in a move to facilitate people’s travel demand.