japan and south korea assist danang in public transportation planning

Japan and South Korea assist Danang in public transportation planning

Tran Phuoc Son, director of the Danang Department of Planning and Investment, recently unveiled that experts from the Japan Transportation Planning Association (JTPA) have been co-operating with local authorities to conduct research on Danang city's transport network.   
automechanika ho chi minh city opens for 2019

Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City opens for 2019

Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2019 presented the latest trends and expertise for the local automotive industry.
property developers eye emerging markets

Property developers eye emerging markets

Distance is no longer a problem for property investors in and around HCM City thanks to improved transport infrastructure.
fastgo quick steps on home ground solid steps in foreign turf

FastGo: Quick steps on home ground, solid steps in foreign turf

Only six months after launching, FastGo – a truly Vietnamese ride-hailing app – has made its presence felt in 10 provinces and municipalities nationwide, ranking second in user volume in the market with more than 40,000 driver partners. This is also the first Vietnamese firm in its field to break into a foreign market. What isFastGo’srecipe for success?  
metro line no1 on the home straight

Metro Line No.1 on the home straight

The construction of Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Metro Line (Metro Line No.1), a symbol of Vietnamese-Japanese friendship, is forecast to be completed in 2020. On February 27, VIR’s reporters visited the construction site.
selecting the direction for north south high speed railway

Selecting the direction for North-South High-Speed Railway

The pre-feasibility study of the North-South High-Speed Railway project was submitted to the prime minister last week by Minister of Transportation Nguyen Van The through Report No.1281/TTr-BGTVT.
gemadept resumes construction of vietnams largest deep water port

Gemadept resumes construction of Vietnam’s largest deep water port

After seven years of delay due to economic difficulties, Gemalink Cai Mep Deep Water Port, which is developed by Terminal Link Cai Mep Terminal JSC, a joint venture between Gemadept Corporation and France-based container shipping giant CMA CGM, was resumed.  
can tho to open new domestic and international routes

Can Tho to open new domestic and international routes

At a meeting on February 22 the Can Tho People’s Committee stated that the city will open new domestic and international routes to motivate socioeconomic development in the province.
new mechanisms to keep maritime transport sector afloat

New mechanisms to keep maritime transport sector afloat

Although there have been some positive signs in recent years, Vietnam’s sea transport sector still face difficulties with many enterprises suffering heavy losses. The maritime industry is proposing support mechanisms to help the sector out of its stagnant state.
experts call for high speed hcm city can tho railway to ease delta congestion

Experts call for high-speed HCM City - Can Tho railway to ease delta congestion

A high-speed rail route between HCM City and Can Tho will help smoothen passenger and cargo transport in the Mekong Delta, transportation experts have said.
upcoming everyday super apps will revolutionise the way business is done in vietnam

Upcoming everyday super-apps will revolutionise the way business is done in Vietnam

As on-the-go transport services in Vietnam extend beyond simple taxi rides to offer a broader range of services, experts have been weighing in on the prospects of so-called multi-purpose “super-apps.”
go viet launched ride haling without permission in ho chi minh city

Go-Viet launched ride-haling without permission in Ho Chi Minh City

Go-Viet has yet to be approved to launch ride-hailing services by the Ministry of Transport (MoT), however, the company is already operating in Ho Chi Minh City.
thai binh introduces strict control after african swine fever outbreak

Thai Binh introduces strict control after African swine fever outbreak

The transportation of pigs has been restricted in the northern province of Thai Binh following an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
bus routes from downtown hanoi to huong pagoda launched

Bus routes from downtown Hanoi to Hương Pagoda launched

The Hanoi Transport and Services Corporation (Transerco) has launched two bus routes running from Gia Lam Coach Station and Kim Ma Street to carry visitors to the Huong (Perfume) Pagoda festival in Huong Son Commune, My Duc District.
honda acquires massive profit in vietnam

Honda acquires massive profit in Vietnam

Japanese car giant Honda reports a new record in scooter sales volume in Vietnam, with the total sales of scooters expected to reach 2.5 million units in the 2019 fiscal year.