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One man died and at least two others were injured after a truck slammed into multiple motorcycles which were stopping at a red light in Binh Duong Province, southern Vietnam on Tuesday evening. The fatal crash took place on a My Phuoc-Tan Van Road section in the provincial city of Thuan An at around 7:00 pm, when the truck was en route from Thuan An Hoa Street to My Phuoc-Tan Van Road. The truck driver was identified as Ha Dinh Be, 43, residing in the provincial city of Tan Uyen. At the scene of the accident, three damaged motorcycles were found lying in front of the truck. One of the victims, identified as Tran Chi Cuong, 20, a native of northern Nam Dinh Province, was crushed to death by the truck. Meanwhile, Mai Van Han, 36, residing in Binh Duong, and Pham Ngoc Thuy, 43, a native of north-central Quang Binh Province, were injured and rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. The truck also hit a tractor-trailer, leaving both damaged. Police are … [Read more...] about 1 killed, 2 injured as truck hits vehicles at red light in southern Vietnam

Buon Ma Thuot Airport in Dak Lak province is a major airport in the Central Highlands. (Photo: baogiaothong.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has requested more investment be prioritised for air and rail transport to the Central Highlands to ease pressure on road transport. This is part of the MoT’s recently built plan on developing modern, comprehensive, and cost-effective transportation that also guarantees defense and security for the Central Highlands by 2030, with a vision to 2045. The Central Highlands is comprised of the provinces of Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Lam Dong. Under this plan, authorities will modernise goods handling technology at transport centres, apply advanced transport technology, comprehensively develop transport supporting services and multi-modal transport, and improve logistics services. Enterprises will be encouraged to increase investment in container transport vehicles; the container handling capacity … [Read more...] about Air, rail transport to be prioritised in Central Highlands

The clearance of 200-300 coal wagons per day via the La Lay border gate in the central province of Quang Tri is being deemed impractical, affecting Logistics PTS Vietnam’s future aim of importing five million metric tonnes of coal annually. “Transportation and warehouse infrastructure is scarce, and so we can only remove about 100 vehicles per day,” said PTS general director Nguyen Quang Huy. According to him, if Vietnam fails to strengthen infrastructure, improve National Highway 15D, and invest in warehouses, it will miss the chance to compete with Thailand in purchasing coal from Laos. In February, Laos’ energy ministry announced findings of coal field surveys in the provinces of Sekong and Saravane, indicating that reserves may be as high as 500 million MT. Coal still with part to play in energy mix, Source: evn.com.vn Vietnam may experience a power scarcity if the availability of coal becomes constrained. According to Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), the total … [Read more...] about Coal still with part to play in energy mix

The ministry’s proposal to extend the special consumption tax (SCT) payment period is expected to give a boost to the vehicle market, and create better conditions for cars manufacturers across the country. Currently, there are 12 vehicle manufacturing and assembling enterprises that could benefit from the extension (see box). Thanks to the support from the government policies, the domestic auto industry has recovered markedly from the pandemic and other pressures, with growth and sales in 2022 much higher than in 2019. However, output and sales of domestically manufactured cars are decreasing. In October 2022, the output was 25,571 vehicles and the corresponding SCT was $169 million. In November, the output decreased to 23,658 vehicles, and the corresponding SCT was $148 million. In December 2022, the amount of SCT incurred was $140 million; in January 2023, the amount was only $63 million. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has yet to announce SCT collected in recent months. … [Read more...] about Carmakers keen on extension of SCT pay

He said that all shipments of fresh lychee arriving at the border gate are given priority to be cleared before other types of goods, adding that the office strives to provide the best condition for exporters to speed up customs clearance. To support the export of the fruit, the Management Board of Lao Cai Border Economic Zone has directed units at the border gate to arrange for staff to begin shifts early to ensure all procedures are completed within one day. Ahead of the lychee season, the board held discussions with the Chinese side to tackle obstacles to facilitate the export of Vietnamese agricultural products. Hoang Minh Du, deputy head of the border station based at Kim Thanh II International Border Gate, said that before the lychee season, the unit had devised a plan to regulate traffic and asked soldiers on duty at the border gate to give priority to trucks carrying lychee fruit. When vehicles arrived at the border area, they were guided to avoid traffic jams even during … [Read more...] about Over 5,000 tons of fresh lychee shipped to China via Lao Cai border gate

Ha Nam’s distinctive advantage, according to many investors, lies in its proximity to Hanoi. Strategically located at the centre of the North Central region, Ha Nam is an intersection of key transportation routes. The province provides convenient access to neighbouring areas such as Hanoi, Haiphong, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Thai Nguyen, and others. Additionally, it is home to some northern arterial routes, namely the Cau Gie-Ninh Binh motorway, national road 1A, and the North-South motorway. Due to its ideal location near the major economic centre of Hanoi and its developed infrastructure, Ha Nam greatly facilitates the activities of transporting and trading goods. Meanwhile, its industrial parks (IPs) feature a comprehensive infrastructure base, including transport, power, water supply system, and waste-water treatment stations that perfectly match businesses’ long-term development goals. Located in the Dong Van 3 IP, the GNP Dong Van 3 project has all the geographical … [Read more...] about Ha Nam province – a new manufacturing hub for SME expansion

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has announced the conversion of Nguyen Binh Khiem and Yersin Streets in the downtown area into one-way thoroughfares. As per the announcement, the section of Nguyen Binh Khiem Street from Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street to Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street will become one-way only starting 8:00 am on Saturday. Vehicles are advised to take two alternative routes as below: Route 1: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street → Dinh Tien Hoang Street → Dien Bien Phu Street → Nguyen Binh Khiem Street. Route 2: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street → Dinh Tien Hoang Street → Nguyen Van Thu Street → Nguyen Binh Khiem Street. Starting at 8:00 am on June 9, vehicles are only allowed on Yersin Street in one direction from Pham Ngu Lao Street to Tran Hung Dao Street. They can make a detour by taking Tran Hung Dao Street, then Nguyen Thi Nghia Street and Pham Ngu Lao Street or Tran Hung Dao Street, then Quach Thi Trang Roundabout to Pham Ngu Lao Street. The transport … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City converts 2 downtown roads to one-way only

Fashion and apparel products for families and children. — VNA/VNS Photo Total retail sales of consumer goods and services in the first five months of this year was estimated at VND2.52 quadrillion ($107.2 billion), a year-on-year rise of 12.6 per cent, the highest recorded in the same period since 2015, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO). It underlines that the five-month result represents a surge of 28.3 per cent over the same time in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. Specifically, in the January-May period, revenue from retail sales of goods was VND1.99 quadrillion, up 10.7 per cent year on year. Upturn was seen in sales of food and foodstuff (14.6 per cent), garment and textile (11.1 per cent), home appliances (4.8 per cent), transport vehicle excluding automobiles (4.2 per cent), and educational and cultural products (1.9 per cent). Strong rise in revenue from retail sales of goods was seen in many localities, led by Bac Ninh with 19.6 per cent, … [Read more...] about Five-month retail sales of consumer goods, services highest in eight years

Accordingly, the Son La provincial Military Command handed over 10 infantry gun cabinets and received two vehicles for repairs. Speaking at the ceremony, Colonel Phouthit Sengpheng, Deputy Commander of the Houaphanh provincial Military Command, thanked the Vietnamese unit for their support, adding that the command would use the above equipment to gain the highest efficiency in weapon preservation and combat readiness. Senior Colonel Bui Van Son, Second-in-Command of the Son La provincial Military Command, underlined that over the past time, the defense cooperation between the two units has witnessed fruitful development in a more practical and substantial manner. Meanwhile, the support of the Son La provincial Military Command would help the Lao side to enhance the effectiveness of technical work and combat readiness in the coming time, he added. Also, the support contributed to deepening the special solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Laos. Translated by Quynh … [Read more...] about Vietnamese military unit supports Lao counterpart in repairing technical equipment

For about two weeks, families in Ma Lam Town, Ham Thuan Bac District cannot drive vehicles through fields near Ham Phu Commune due to barricades of the Vinh Hao - Phan Thiet expressway, which spans over 100 km within Binh Thuan Province. There are supposed to be roads and tunnels near the expressway for everyday transport, but the infrastructure has not been completed yet. The surrounding areas therefore have uneven terrain and are flooded. Unfinished work at a tunnel under the Dau Giay - Phan Thiet - Vinh Hao expressway leaves the area flooded after rain, May 26, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Viet Quoc People have to park their vehicles at nearby gardens, and walk through the area instead. But when it rains and the water rises, sometimes by up to 1.5 m, even simply walking can be dangerous. "We know it would be dangerous, but our fields on the other side are unattended," said Pham Quang Thanh, 57 as he left his motorbike and waddled through the water-filled tunnel to … [Read more...] about Incomplete roadworks stop farmers from accessing their fields