The smart transport management centre is connected with 875 traffic cameras and 216 traffic lights. (Photo: tuoitre.vn) HCM City (VNA) – Study of new technologies is underway in Ho Chi Minh City to complete its transport system, and ease traffic congestion that has plagued the southern hub for a long time. According to Director of HCM City Urban Transport Management Centre Do Van Tan, the city has 9 million vehicles on the road, including 7.8 million motorbikes and 865,000 cars. The increase in the number of personal vehicles has exerted enormous pressure on the city’s transport infrastructure, he said, highlighting that the transport sector is working to catch up with new technologies to improve the city’s smart transport system. The city put into operation its first smart transport management centre in 2019, which is connected with 875 traffic cameras and 216 traffic lights. The centre has helped local residents get updated with the traffic situation via website and … [Read more...] about HCM City looks for new technologies toward smart transport system
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VietnamWood Fair kicks off in HCM City
The 15th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair attracts 320 exhibitors from 28 countries and territories. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - The 15th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20. It has attracted 320 exhibitors from 28 countries and territories who are showcasing their latest woodworking product lines and engaging in various curated events and activities. Exhibitors showcase comprehensive automatic production lines and wood system integration with the focus on digital transformation. It has eight foreign pavilions from Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, the US and Taiwan. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the HCM City Handicrafts and Wood Industry Association Phung Quoc Man said Vietnam is the world’s fifth largest exporter of wooden products and has substantial demand for woodworking machinery and components. Imports of … [Read more...] about VietnamWood Fair kicks off in HCM City
Vietjet offers 0 VND tickets during Mid-Autumn Festival
Vietjet aircraft (Photo courtesy of Vietjet) HCM City (VNA) - During this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival , Vietjet flights are full of joy with reunion and endless love for passengers. Many 0 VND tickets, excluding taxes and fees, will be available from September 22-29, 2023 on the website www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app will bring you to explore Mid-Autumn Festival across Asia, and receive surprised gifts from Vietjet at the height of 10,000 meters. Accordingly, Vietjet offers promotion tickets from only 0 VND (excluding taxes and fees) throughout the golden week from September 22-29 on the website www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app, applying to all domestic and international flights with flexible flight schedule from October 9, 2023 to October 31, 2024. To receive the Mid-Autumn Festival 2023 promotion, let’s book the tickets to enjoy the stunning scenery throughout Vietnam , Australia, India, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Hong Kong (China), … [Read more...] about Vietjet offers 0 VND tickets during Mid-Autumn Festival
Hanoi Agricultural Products Festival to take place this month
OCOP products, traditional handicrafts, and processed foods will be on display at the Hanoi Agricultural Products Festival in Soc Son District. The Hanoi Agricultural Products Festival 2023 will be held in Soc Son District from September 28 to October 1. It is an important agricultural trade promotion event in the city's activities to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day (October 10). Hoang Thi Ha, head of Soc Son District Economic Office, said the district is coordinating with Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA) to organize the event with 160 booths showcasing 1,500 agricultural products, processed food, agricultural products, handicrafts, OCOP (One Commune One Product) products from Soc Son District, Hanoi and 30 provinces and cities across the country. The products exhibited at the festival are certified with standard packaging, labels and full traceability stamps. The previous iteration of the Hanoi Agricultural Products Festival held … [Read more...] about Hanoi Agricultural Products Festival to take place this month
VinFast eyes Europe expansion amid potential EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
The EV maker plans to deliver approximately 3,000 EVs to France, Germany, and the Netherlands in the fourth quarter of 2023, as the EU contemplates imposing import tariffs on Chinese EV competitors, according to a recent Reuters report. VinFast’s CEO Le Thi Thu Thuy revealed that the company anticipates introducing its VF8 models in France, Germany, and the Netherlands in Q4 this year. "Other models like the VF6, VF7, and VF9 are slated for a 2024 launch," she added. “Thuy did not indicate the number of VF8 sport utility vehicles (SUVs), but a person familiar with the matter said it would be around 3,000 vehicles, including some for Israel,” Reuters wrote. This move marks a significant growth target, with the company aiming to quadruple its European sales volume, a considerable jump from its earlier modest target of 700 EVs. The EU's stringent scrutiny of Chinese EV makers and the anticipated imposition of import tariffs could present a lucrative opening for VinFast. If the … [Read more...] about VinFast eyes Europe expansion amid potential EU tariffs on Chinese EVs