Outdated framework impedes rail recovery
August 13, 2021 | 09:00
State-owned Vietnam Railways suffered severe losses during the last 18 months and now plans to cope by expanding international shipments of fruits and other agricultural products.
Bumps ahead for the giants of transport
July 16, 2021 | 08:14
After enduring months of losses, state-owned transport giants Vietnam Railways and Vietnam Airlines are pinning hopes on a financial lifebuoy to recover from the incurred losses – but even significant support may not be enough for them.
Vietnam Railways strengthens cargo transportation to ease losses
June 11, 2021 | 22:54
VNR is enhancing cargo transportation to ease losses from passenger transportation as COVID-19 continues to hurt the industry.
Cooperation plans still on hold amid railway system revamp
June 09, 2021 | 09:00
While state-owned giant Vietnam Railways’ new restructuring plan is expected to leverage private investment in the ailing railway industry, the track to prosperity remains steep.
Vietnam Railways saved with allocation of maintenance funding
May 27, 2021 | 08:00
The railway industry is now back on a firm track as the prolonged troubles over state funding for railway maintenance have been averted.
Transport enterprises suffer heavy losses
May 18, 2021 | 17:21
Four COVID-19 outbreaks in a single year have pushed transport businesses deeper into losses.
Creaking infrastructure bites into rail network’s potential
April 28, 2021 | 15:07
As there is yet to have a solution to the long-existed allocation of state funding for railway maintenance, stakeholders are expected to face possible hardships if trains are derailed, urging the government to soon take actions to help the industry sidestep the impasses.
Cross-border railway hopes remain stuck on the tracks
April 13, 2021 | 19:24
The dream of state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways to develop an Asia-Europe railway link could go nowhere unless a breakthrough change in state policy emerges to open the door for domestic and international private ventures.
VNR plans new railway stations to increase connectivity
March 17, 2021 | 12:36
Vietnam Railways is planning to build new railway stations, warehouses, and logistics areas to increase connectivity with IPs and other means of transport.
Transport enterprises adjust to grab profits
February 03, 2021 | 13:55
Amid serious impacts on business from COVID-19, Vietnam’s state-owned transport giants like Vietnam Railways, Vietnam Maritime Corporation, and Vietnam Airlines have been setting focus on new areas in a bid to minimise losses.
EU competitors in railway public procurement mix
September 10, 2020 | 14:00
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement is opening new doors for EU contractors in the Vietnamese government procurement in the railway sector, and new scenarios for domestic firms, too...
Vietnam Railways launches ticket purchase and payment app
July 13, 2020 | 21:25
VNR will officially launch an app for online ticket sales and payment on July 15 to improve service quality and convenience for passengers.
Vietnam Railways bets on upgrades
May 22, 2020 | 09:00
In the wake of the positive impact of digitalisation, state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways is focusing more on technology application as a way to increase both customer experience and operational efficiency.
Transport giants clamour for government support
May 13, 2020 | 14:00
Despite the supporting policies soon ahead, state-owned transport giants will take some time to recover from the global health crisis as a fault in global supply chains remains apparent.
Transport mainstays in call for policy backing
April 15, 2020 | 09:00
State-owned transport giants Airports Corporation of Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Railways, and Vietnam Maritime Corporation suffered all-time biggest losses in the first quarter of 2020 due to COVID-19 and are trying in vain to recover, seeking for rapid supporting policies from the government.
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