appeals for sturdy sandbox direction

Appeals for sturdy sandbox direction

The new economic models of transportation, lodging services, fintech, energy, and digital entertainment are expected to drive the sharing economy in Vietnam if regulatory sandboxes become more readily available. Bich Thuy reports.
convenient transport lifts investment in thai nguyen

Convenient transport lifts investment in Thai Nguyen

Modern transport infrastructure plus open and transparent policies on investment attraction have turned Thai Nguyen province into a role model for the northern midland and highland region.
25th asean transport ministers meeting to be held in hanoi

25th ASEAN Transport Ministers’ Meeting to be held in Hanoi

The 25th ASEAN Transport Ministers’ Meeting (ATM 25) and the ATM with dialogue partners will take place in Hanoi from November 14-15, according the Transport Ministry.
studying existing models to avail of industry 40 benefits

Studying existing models to avail of Industry 4.0 benefits

The Vietnamese transport sector is moving towards smart development in order to tap into the advantages of Industry 4.0. Nguyen Ngoc Dong, Deputy Minister of Transport, talked to VIR’s Minh Anh about how Vietnam can learn from neighbouring nations so as to realise this goal.
33 hurt as paris london bus overturns in france

33 hurt as Paris-London bus overturns in France

Thirty-three people were injured on Sunday (Nov 3), at least four seriously, when a Paris-London bus with passengers from nine countries overturned in northern France, local authorities said.
vietjet increases revenue and pre tax profit by 17 per cent

Vietjet increases revenue and pre-tax profit by 17 per cent

Vietjet Aviation JSC (HSX: VJC) has announced its financial statement for 2019's third quarter. Accordingly, its air transport revenue kept growing highly with an increase of 17 per cent on-year to VND10.415 trillion ($452.83 million), and the consolidated revenue reached VND13.577 trillion ($590.3 million).
asian countries seek solutions to sustainable transport development

Asian countries seek solutions to sustainable transport development

The 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum in Asia opened in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi on October 28 to discuss new initiatives and partnerships for regional sustainable transport development.
hermes heritage in motion exhibition in hanoi

Hermès Heritage – In Motion exhibition in Hanoi

From October 25 to November 3, “Hermès Heritage – In Motion” will be open to visitors at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature, completely free of charge.
30 local investors want to join north south expressway

30 local investors want to join North-South Expressway

30 local investors have submitted files to bid for the building of the Eastern Cluster of the North-South Expressway so far.
all crewmembers rescued from sunk container vessel

All crewmembers rescued from sunk container vessel

The Vietnamese vessel Vietsun Integrity, carrying 17 crew members and 285 containers, capsized and sank on Long Tau river, outlying district of Can Gio in Ho Chi Minh City on October 19.
ai drives urban management future

AI drives urban management future

The fast growth of Vietnam’s economy has seen an increase of the urban population, posing significant challenges to the country’s major cities, particularly in terms of transport and urban planning management. Nguyen Duc Kien, director of the Solutions and System Integration Centre for Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), gives out solutions for these issues by using artificial intelligence.
financing for bot projects on ice

Financing for BOT projects on ice

Vietnam has closed its doors to international investors joining the Eastern Cluster of the North-South Expressway initiative, catering to domestic groups only. However, the bankability of this key national project remains in question amid various concerns from lenders. Bich Thuy reports.
importance of financing for vietnams bot ventures

Importance of financing for Vietnam’s BOT ventures

With the Ministry of Transport recently cancelling the international bidding process and replacing it with domestic bidding for the North-South Expressway project, the feasibility for bank loans is put on the top shelf of concerns. Lawyers Le Net, Le Thanh Hieu, and Vo Phuong Thao from LNT & Partners provide analysis into the risks that will possibly affect the ability of bidders to secure financing from both domestic and international banks.  
hcm city housing prices rise on shortage of new supply

HCM City housing prices rise on shortage of new supply

Housing prices continue to rise rapidly in HCM City because of a shortage of new supply, increasing population and lack of transport infrastructure in outlying areas.
da nang hopes for stronger partnership with roks daegu city

Da Nang hopes for stronger partnership with RoK’s Daegu city

Da Nang hopes to continue learning experiences from Daegu city of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in various areas such as urban environment, transportation and security-order management, stated Chairman of the People’s Committee of the central city Huynh Duc Tho on October 11.