vietnam introduces school traffic safety handbook

Vietnam introduces school traffic safety handbook

Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) in collaboration with the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation (AIP) held a workshop to introduce a handbook on school zone traffic safety on October 6.
nearly 5 million vehicles attached electronic toll collection tags

Nearly 5 million vehicles attached electronic toll collection tags

More than 4.96 million vehicles nationwide have been attached electronic toll collection (ETC) tags, equivalent to 96 per cent of the total number of vehicles registered to use the service, the Ministry of Transport has reported.
unlocking the potential of vietnamese medicinal herbs

Unlocking the potential of Vietnamese medicinal herbs

Data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) shows that exports of cinnamon and star anise have increased steadily over the past few years, reaching a value of $276 million last year. However, this figure remains modest when compared to the overall global market, as the cost of production, storage, and transportation remain major obstacles for local businesses when exporting medicinal herbs.
ministry proposed to upgrade national highways connecting with laos china

Ministry proposed to upgrade national highways connecting with Laos, China

The Department of Roads of Vietnam (DRVN) has just proposed a project to the Ministry of Transport to upgrade and renovate national highways connecting Vietnam with northern Laos and China.
indonesia plans to expand high speed railway in southeast asia

Indonesia plans to expand high-speed railway in Southeast Asia

Indonesian Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has revealed that the Southeast Asian country plans to expand the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway line to Surabaya city in East Java province.
deo ca research and training institute established in ho chi minh city

Deo Ca Research and Training Institute established in Ho Chi Minh City

On September 30, the University of Transport in Ho Chi Minh City (UTH) and Deo Ca Group – one of Vietnam's leading transport infrastructure contractors – held a ceremony to announce the establishment of the Deo Ca Research and Training Institute (DCI).
electric vehicle subsidies underpin green transport shift

Electric vehicle subsidies underpin green transport shift

Different initiatives for subsidising electric vehicle (EV) sales are expected to promote the shift to green transportation in Vietnam.
soc trang takes on gateway mantle

Soc Trang takes on gateway mantle

Soc Trang is making efforts to become a well-developed province in the Mekong Delta, with the modern and sustainable development of manufacturing, commerce, and services this decade.
binh dinh begins construction of 220 million road

Binh Dinh begins construction of $220 million road

Binh Dinh People’s Committee kicked off the construction of a road connecting National Highway No.19 to Becamex VSIP Binh Dinh Industrial Park (IP) on September 8.
thailand seeks air force flight slots to boost tourism

Thailand seeks air force flight slots to boost tourism

Thailand’s Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on September 7 that his ministry plans to acquire some flight slots from the air force to serve growing demand from airlines to boost tourism.
fishermen in distress in truong sa brought to mainland for treatment

Fishermen in distress in Truong Sa brought to mainland for treatment

Military Hospital 175 under the Ministry of National Defence, in co-ordination with Army Corps 18, has successfully transported three fishermen having health problems while operating in the waters off Truong Sa in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa to the mainland for emergency aid, the hospital reported on September 6.
gojek partners with selex motors to expand e bike scheme

Gojek partners with Selex Motors to expand e-bike scheme

Gojek has announced a partnership with Selex Motors, a pioneering Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) startup, to pilot the use of Selex's Camel e-bikes across Gojek’s transport, food-delivery, and logistics services in Vietnam.
positives being exploited in ninh thuan

Positives being exploited in Ninh Thuan

Ninh Thuan province boasts incredible development opportunities, with a series of vital infrastructure projects involving ports and roads being pushed forward.
development orientations suggested for 16 important railway stations

Development orientations suggested for 16 important railway stations

Consulting agencies have proposed orientations for promoting the capacity of 16 important railway stations nationwide to meet freight transportation demand.
effective investment the way forward for infrastructure

Effective investment the way forward for infrastructure

Vietnam wants to become a richer and more advanced country and improve the lives of its people. To achieve this, the country needs to build more and better quality roads, bridges, waterways, schools, hospitals, energy infrastructure, and other important structures.