hanoi piloting dedicated cycling route from feb 1

Hanoi piloting dedicated cycling route from Feb. 1

The Hanoi Department of Transport has issued a document on piloting a dedicated bicycle route along the To Lich River starting from February 1. From Moc Bridge to Yen Hoa Bridge in Cau Giay district, the route was previously reserved for pedestrians but is now for both pedestrians and cyclists.
pm urges speeding up key transport projects

PM urges speeding up key transport projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered competent sides to accelerate construction of key transport projects in 2024 to create new development space while chairing the 9th session of the Steering Committee for Key National Transport Projects on February 16.
deoca group paving the way in transport

DEOCA Group paving the way in transport

Along with road projects in the pipeline, DEOCA Group is engaging in the development of railway infrastructure.
swedes maintain their investment momentum

Swedes maintain their investment momentum

Swedish investment in Vietnam, although not outstanding, has been substantial in value and inclusive in sectors. In total, Sweden has 83 active projects worth up to $467.3 million. Currently, there are more than 60 Swedish companies present in Vietnam in various fields such as manufacturing, retail, mechanical engineering, IT, telecommunications, transportation infrastructure, electronics, household equipment, food processing industry equipment, and education and training.
more construction price norms for public transport projects to be issued

More construction price norms for public transport projects to be issued

The Ministry of Construction will issue more construction price norms for public transport projects under its authority in the first quarter of 2024 to boost the construction of the country’s key transport projects.
exporters struggle with escalating shipping costs

Exporters struggle with escalating shipping costs

Undergoing turbulent an 2023 with fewer order, sinking revenues, and reduced profits, exporters are facing further obstacles from early 2024 amidst the soaring shipping costs.
airplane train tickets almost sold out bus seats available as tet nears

Airplane, train tickets almost sold out, bus seats available as Tet nears

Just 10 days left to the Lunar New Year (Tet) – the biggest and longest festival in a year of Vietnamese people, almost all airplane and train tickets on key routes for this occasion have been sold out, while there is not a lack of means of road transport.
vietnam needs big push for private investment in transport

Vietnam needs big push for private investment in transport

Despite the latest legal improvement and huge potential, it may yet take some time for Vietnam to become a true transport investment destination.
pivotal year for top transport entities

Pivotal year for top transport entities

It is going to be another tough year for state-owned transport giants like Airports Corporation of Vietnam, Vietnam Railways, and Vietnam Airlines, and all will need to take fresh measures to develop in the best direction.
autodesk collaborates with ho chi minh city to accelerate digital transformation

Autodesk collaborates with Ho Chi Minh City to accelerate digital transformation

On January 24, Autodesk, an American multinational software corporation, signed an MoU with The Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR) to support the digital transformation and Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the transportation sector.
hcm city aims to promote smart traffic system

HCM City aims to promote smart traffic system

Along with completing its transport infrastructure system, Ho Chi Minh City is building a smart traffic management and operation system using high technologies to deal with traffic congestion and reduce accidents.
full steam ahead to expedite key transport projects from early new year

Full steam ahead to expedite key transport projects from early new year

Since the early days of 2024, transport contractors have been driving hard to complete key projects, as assigned by the government.
indonesias airport closed due to mt semerus volcanic ash

Indonesia’s airport closed due to Mt. Semeru"s volcanic ash

Indonesia’s Abdul Rachman Saleh airport in Malang district of East Java province was temporarily closed from 10am on January 12 (local time) due to Mount Semeru's volcanic ash detected in the vicinity, the Ministry of Transport announced.
minister pledges public investment disbursement push

Minister pledges public investment disbursement push

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is determined to expedite the disbursement of public investment funds this year, while eliminating inefficiencies in investment allocation, with the goal of exceeding the 65.1 per cent disbursement rate of 2023.
vinfast makes foray into india with ev manufacturing facility

VinFast makes foray into India with EV manufacturing facility

On January 6, VinFast announced its official foray into India by forming a landmark partnership with the Tamil Nadu state government in a MoU to charge the development of green transportation in the country.