Railways sector gears up for National Day surge

Railways sector gears up for National Day surge

Vietnam Railways (VNR) has expanded train services and launched promotions to meet increased demand during the National Day celebrations (September 2).
Private investment in railway industry yet to shine

Private investment in railway industry yet to shine

Vietnam’s railway industry is waiting for legal improvements to increase its attraction. Tran Thien Canh, director of the Vietnam Railway Authority, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about the prospects for the sector in this country.
Dalat railway station recognised as tourist destination

Dalat railway station recognised as tourist destination

The recognition of Dalat Station on the national tourism map should provide momentum for the railway sector to leverage its potential.
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.
Vietnam Railways must open up new development space

Vietnam Railways must open up new development space

State-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways is taking action to achieve higher growth in 2024.
National railway investment requiring foreign push

National railway investment requiring foreign push

Foreign investors are being urged to explore funding railway lines linking seaports as part of the country’s railway development plan – despite high costs, few successful projects, and a lengthy period to see returns.
Boosting international railway transport investment

Boosting international railway transport investment

The initial successes of the railway container transport network from Vietnam to Europe have inspired engagement with the international railway network.
Raft of options still to pore over for high-speed railway

Raft of options still to pore over for high-speed railway

Choices on innovative solutions, railway speed, and capital mobilisation for the North-South high-speed railway project must better accommodate Vietnam’s circumstances.
Top transport groups speed up restructure

Top transport groups speed up restructure

Various state-run transport giants in Vietnam are seeking to diversify investment sources and restructure in order to sufficiently pull out of the mire of the last couple of years.
Vietnamese and Singaporean firms partner to improve supply chain connectivity

Vietnamese and Singaporean firms partner to improve supply chain connectivity

Singapore's supply chain and logistics provider YCH has signed an MoU with Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Railways for the Vietnam SuperPort.
Nippon Koei seeks business opportunities with Vietnam Railways

Nippon Koei seeks business opportunities with Vietnam Railways

A business group led by Hirofumi Mori, chief representative of Nippon Koei in Vietnam, on May 30 worked with state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways (VNR) on the possibility of joining in railway projects.
Vietnam Railways returns to profit

Vietnam Railways returns to profit

After months of losses, state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways (VNR) starts to expect a profitable year in 2022.
Ray of hope for prolonged Vietnam Railways merger

Ray of hope for prolonged Vietnam Railways merger

While state-owned Vietnam Railways has finally got government approval for the long-awaited merger of its two units, the efficiency of the action will take time to assess, along with how to deal with a labour surplus.
Outdated framework impedes rail recovery

Outdated framework impedes rail recovery

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

Bumps ahead for the giants of transport

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.
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