powerful typhoon faxai in direct hit on tokyo

Powerful typhoon Faxai in direct hit on Tokyo

A powerful typhoon with potentially record winds and rain battered the Tokyo region early Monday (Sep 9), sparking evacuation warnings to tens of thousands, widespread blackouts and transport disruption.
vietnam airlines granted permission for direct flights to the us

Vietnam Airlines granted permission for direct flights to the US

The US Department of Transportation has just issued the permission for the transportation of persons and packages from Vietnam to the United States to Vietnam Airlines.
focus on rail from home and abroad

Focus on rail from home and abroad

Vietnam’s transport sector is working to attract more funding in public-private partnership projects, from both domestic and foreign sources, in order to serve growing economic development needs. Nguyen Ngoc Dong, Deputy Minister of Transport, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about how the sector can add to its attraction amid technology disruption.
ceva logistics expands presence in ho chi minh city

CEVA Logistics expands presence in Ho Chi Minh City

CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, officially opened its new facility in Ho Chi Minh City, doubling the size of its local operations in order to exploit the potential of the local logistics market.
govt should buy back shares from acvs foreign shareholders mot

Gov't should buy back shares from ACV's foreign shareholders: MoT

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has proposed the Government buy back foreign-owned shares in the Airport Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to ensure airports are operated properly.
acv to come back 100 per cent state owned enterprise

ACV to come back 100 per cent state-owned enterprise?

If the proposal of the Ministry of Transport is approved, Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) will return to being a 100 per cent state-owned company after its equitisation in April 2016.
at least 8 dead from fire that sank california dive boat with dozens on board sheriff

At least 8 dead from fire that sank California dive boat with dozens on board: Sheriff

California: Four bodies were recovered on Monday (Sep 3) from a predawn fire that sank a scuba diving boat off a Southern California island and four other bodies were discovered on the ocean floor near the vessel, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown said.
public will have say on locations of bot toll stations draft cicular

Public will have say on locations of BOT toll stations: draft cicular

The Ministry of Transport is working on a new draft circular which stipulates that the public will have a say on whether the locations of toll stations on Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) roads are appropriate. 
customs sector fights fraud in goods origin

Customs sector fights fraud in goods origin

The General Department of Customs has required the customs departments of provinces and cities to intensify inspections to fight origin-related fraud, violations of intellectual property (IP) rights and illegal transport of import and export goods.
grab pushes ahead with 500 million expansion plan in vietnam

Grab pushes ahead with $500 million expansion plan in Vietnam

Grab will invest $500 million more over five years to tap into opportunities in fintech, new mobility solutions, and logistics. The investment follows strong growth in the first half in Vietnam in transport, food delivery, and payments. Jerry Lim, country head of Grab Vietnam, talks with VIR’s Thanh Van about Grab’s next investment in Vietnam.
hertz asia steps into vietnam

Hertz Asia steps into Vietnam

US car rental company Hertz has just announced its official step into the Vietnamese market with a new franchise partner, New City Rent A Car in Vietnam.
motorbike taxis must be registered in hanoi

Motorbike taxis must be registered in Hanoi

Drivers of "xe om" – or motorbike taxis – carrying passengers and goods and drivers of non-motorised vehicles will have to register with authorised agencies, according to a new draft regulation on the management and use of non-motorised vehicles and motorcycles in the capital city of Hanoi.
smarter transport for ho chi minh city

Smarter transport for Ho Chi Minh City

The transportation system in Vietnam’s biggest ­metropolis is ­undergoing a facelift as ­Vietnam’s largest urban area rolls out its ambitious smart city strategy.
additional buses trains planned to cope with national day rush

Additional buses, trains planned to cope with National Day rush

Transport companies in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi plan to increase the number of trains and buses to cope with the rush expected during the long National Day weekend next month.
thai binh introduces investment opportunities to german investors

Thai Binh introduces investment opportunities to German investors