Stronger decentralization key to Hanoi's urban railway ambitions
With transformative policies that include amendments to the Capital Law and specific proposals for urban rail projects, Hanoi is committed to achieving its intended goals for urban rail development.
17:52, 2025/02/22
Party chief experiences Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line
The Party chief’s visit is significant after the National Assembly approved a resolution on February 19 to pilot mechanisms for Ho Chi Minh City’s urban railway development.
20:25, 2025/02/18
Hanoi greenlights road linking Gia Binh Airport
The road construction project is in line with the city's general planning guidelines and ensures connectivity with existing transportation networks outlined in approved planning schemes.
18:07, 2025/02/14
Lao Cai, Hanoi, Haiphong Railway Project submitted to National Assembly
The line is expected to boost socio-economic growth along the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Haiphong corridor, improve national and international rail links, and support industrialization and modernization.
13:52, 2021/07/15
Finance ministry proposes up to 10% tax cut for imported steels
The move would put local steel companies under pressure to expand production and upgrade technologies to reduce costs and compete with imported products.
11:57, 2021/06/03
Vietnam to build 4,000km expressway via PPP: PM
The financing mechanism under the private-public partnership (PPP) model would be essential to realize this goal.
21:22, 2021/05/24
Vietnam gov’t to tighten supervision of public projects
The effective realization of the five-year public investment plan stays central in further improving Vietnam’s socio-economic development in short-, medium- and long-term, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.
18:13, 2021/05/21
PM identifies anti-corruption a key in public investment
State fund should be channeled into key projects of national priority, which has high spillover effects and create room for development.
09:50, 2021/05/13
Seafood exporters request HCMC to delay port fees collection
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) also asked HCMC to make public revenues and expenditures on specific infrastructure.
13:14, 2021/03/16
Danang designed to become a hub of startups and tourism
Danang is advised to have a downtown with high-rise buildings and more green parks.
20:33, 2021/01/11
State-run cement producer VICEM posts annual increase of US$30 million in profit
The company sets a revenue target of over VND35 trillion (US$1.5 billion) in 2021, up 7% year-on-year, and pre-tax profit of VND2.3 trillion (US$99 million), or an increase of 13%.
22:48, 2021/01/03
Work starts on Long Thanh International Airport construction on January 5
The Long Thanh International Airport is expected to reduce the load on Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
14:15, 2020/12/31
The interchange spanning Hanoi–Hai Phong expressway on track to completion
The Hanoi's key road project worth US$17.3 million is expected to be operational on January 10, 2021, two months ahead of schedule.
06:11, 2020/12/05
Proper construction planning – a long term solution to air pollution
The Hanoitimes Urbanisation has helped push up Hanoi’s economic growth. Yet the lack of synchronous solutions may bring about various problems for the city including environmental pollution.
16:27, 2020/11/03
Vietnam accelerates implementation of four major ODA transportation projects
The disbursed amount of official development assistance (ODA) funds in Vietnam in the first nine months of 2020 stood at only VND26 trillion (US$1.12 billion), equivalent to 32.43% of the year’s estimate.
08:50, 2020/11/02
Runway upgrade at Vietnam's 2 busiest airports must be finished before year-end
The first phase of the two runway upgrade projects of Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports are expected to be completed by the end of 2020, and become operational in early 2021.
16:31, 2020/10/29
Hanoi expected to realize disbursement target of ODA funds in 2020
Hanoi has set up six task force teams specialized in accelerating disbursement of public funds.
11:35, 2020/10/23
Vietnam to finalize legal framework for smart city model
Vietnam has already held a number of advantages for smart city development, including a broad coverage of 4G network, high accessibility of IT services and smartphone penetration in the country.
09:08, 2020/10/15
Vietnam ODA disbursement meets 32% of targets in 9 months
Quicker disbursement of ODA funds shows the government’s responsibility and capability in utilizing funds in the eyes of investors and donors.
19:57, 2020/10/07
Opportunities for Hanoi to build a developing city
If the planning on both sides of the Red River can be implemented, it will bring many benefits to Hanoi, helping the city to develop infrastructure, traffic, and housing, according to experts.
15:09, 2020/10/04
Hanoi Construction Master Plan: New profile, new vitality
After more than 10 years of the expansion of the administrative boundaries, one of the obvious changes that Hanoi has achieved is the more modern and civilized urban appearance.
08:28, 2020/10/02
Disbursement of Vietnam public funds meets 57% of target in Jan-Sept
The result shows strong improvements in disbursing public funds in the first nine months this year.
08:46, 2020/10/01
Vietnam starts building 3 national expressway sub-projects worth US$1.6 billion
Vietnam is determined to have the best transportation system to serve the country’s goal of industrialization and modernization, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.