vinh international airport to be expanded

Vinh International Airport to be expanded

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has submitted a proposal on the expansion of Vinh International Airport in the central province of Nghe An to the Ministry of Transport.
new korean policy broadens horizons

New Korean policy broadens horizons

Amidst the trade war between China and the US, Vietnam is expected to see a new wave of South Korean investment in transport infrastructure, smart/ICT, and renewable energy on the back of President Moon Jae-in’s New Southern Policy, but varied concerns are rising above the horizon. Bich Thuy reports.
hcm city chinas chengdu boost trade tourism links

HCM City, China’s Chengdu boost trade, tourism links

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong expressed wish to acquire the Chinese city of Chengdu’s experience in urban and transportation management during a reception on December 11 for visiting Mayor Luo Qiang.
usagi storm a game changer in insurance business

Usagi storm a game changer in insurance business

The huge number of motorbikes damaged by storm Usagi in Ho Chi Minh City last week is seen as a great opportunity for insurance firms to fill a gaping hole in the market by developing motorbike insurance policies.
hanoi to maintain operation of four major bus stations

Hanoi to maintain operation of four major bus stations

The Hanoi People’s Committee decided to maintain operation of four major bus stations in the inner city: Gia Lam, My Dinh, Giap Bat and Nuoc Ngam. The city’s Department of Transport had previously planned to switch the stations into car parks and inner-city bus interchanges by 2020.
vinmart charging points to be deployed across two major cities

VinMart+ charging points to be deployed across two major cities

In addition to co-operating with petroleum giants to develop charging points, VinFast will set up charging points in convenience stores VinMart+, high schools, and the basements of buildings in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
six key transport development schemes to come online next april

Six key transport development schemes to come online next April

Six key development schemes for road, seaport, and aviation will be completed in April 2019 as part of the government’s efforts to increase regional linkages and socioeconomic development.
vinfast announces jaw dropping starting price for vehicles

VinFast announces jaw-dropping starting price for vehicles

The hatchback Fadil vehicle of VinFast will be put on sale for VND423 million ($18,391), while the Sedan Lux A2.0 will start at VND1.366 billion ($59,391) and the SUV Lux SA2.0 at VND1.818 billion ($79,043), excluding value added tax.
hcmc to launch seven more waterway tour routes

HCMC to launch seven more waterway tour routes

Daily Company will roll out seven additional waterway bus routes in HCMC in the near future after getting approval from the municipal Department of Transport. The service is expected to help meet the growing demand of tourists for waterway services in the city.
pm wrongdoings in bot projects need strict handling

PM: Wrongdoings in BOT projects need strict handling

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently urged the Ministry of Transport to upgrade damaged build-operate-transfer (BOT) expressways as soon as possible to ensure the safety of people and vehicles.
vinalines to cut interest in loss making vitranschart to 36 per cent

Vinalines to cut interest in loss-making Vitranschart to 36 per cent

State-run ship giant Vinalines has announced that it will cut the state holding in Vietnam Sea Transport and Chartering JSC (Vitranschart) from 58.03 to 36 per cent to reduce losses.
north south express railway to cost over 587 billion usd

North-South express railway to cost over 58.7 billion USD

Hanoi - Vietnam’s first express railway running from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City will cost around 58.7 billion USD, according to a pre-feasibility report announced at the Ministry of Transport’s meeting on November 12.
new aviation decree to ease burden for firms

New aviation decree to ease burden for firms

A Governmental decree drafted by the transport ministry to simplify business conditions for potential investors in the aviation sector has been sent to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc for approval.
hcm city to use one payment card for all public transport

HCM City to use one payment card for all public transport

The HCM City’s People’s Committee has agreed to develop a single card that will be used for all types of public transport.
indonesia finds minor faults in two other 737 max jets after crash

Indonesia finds 'minor' faults in two other 737-MAX jets after crash

JAKARTA: Indonesia's transport ministry said Friday (Nov 2) it had found "minor" faults in two other Boeing 737-MAX 8 jets, including a cockpit indicator display problem which an analyst said may be similar to one reported in the crashed Lion Air Jet.