Carrying 400 passengers together, the flights using Airbus A321 aircraft landed in Da Lat’s Lien Khuong Airport and the Cam Ranh International Airport. The new links have pushed the number of routes operated by the carrier between Hanoi and other localities to five, offering more flight options for passengers. Earlier, the airline had already run flights to Da Nang, Phu Quoc and Quy Nhon. Vietravel Airlines on May 25 officially launched direct flights connecting two Central localities of Vietnam – Cam Ranh and Da Nang with Macau (China). As of the first quarter of 2023, Vietravel Airlines, which made its debut in late 2020, had operated over 11,600 flights safely and carried close to 2.5 million passengers, with an average occupancy rate of 93.7%. The carrier aims to serve 900,000 passengers in the second and third quarters of this year. In the first quarter, Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa served 1 million and 2 million visitors, respectively. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines opens route from capital to Da Lat, Cam Ranh
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Ho Chi Minh City to connect 22 additional bus routes to metro line No. 1
The Ho Chi Minh City Management Center of Public Transport has announced the scheduled introduction of 22 additional bus routes providing connectivity for passengers to metro line No. 1 stations, alongside the current 11 bus routes. Among the 22 bus routes, there are two routes linking neighboring Binh Duong Province, namely 61-9 (Cu Chi Coach Station – Di An – New Mien Dong Coach Station) and 61-10 (Ben Cat Coach Station – New Mien Dong Coach Station), and one passing through Dong Nai Province—60-9 (New Mien Dong Coach Station – Giang Dien Tourist Site). The remaining 19 bus routes will connect bus stops on Ham Nghi Street in District 1, and near the Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, Nong Lam (Agriculture-Forestry) University, Vincom Thu Duc, and Vinhomes Grand Park in Thu Duc City, among others. The Ho Chi Minh City Management Center of Public Transport proposed developing 230 new bus stops close to schools, residential areas, industrial parks, and pedestrian … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to connect 22 additional bus routes to metro line No. 1
2 waste-to-energy projects in Ho Chi Minh City at standstill after 4 years
Two waste-to-energy projects in Ho Chi Minh City have yet to be completed although work on them started in 2019 and they were expected to treat thousands of metric tons of garbage starting in 2020. The projects are funded by Vietstar Joint Stock Company and Tam Sinh Nghia Investment - Development Joint Stock Company in the Tay Bac Solid Waste Treatment Complex in Cu Chi District. The waste volume in the city increases annually, while burying waste is out-of-date and causes environmental pollution. As a result, Ho Chi Minh City needs to accelerate and put into operation waste-to-energy projects. Vietstar Joint Stock Company has completed the installation and operation of three waste sorting lines, constructed a 27-meter-wide road leading to the plant, leveled a construction site measuring 45,000 square meters, and signed contracts and made deposits for main equipment imports, Ngo Nhu Hung Viet, general director of the company, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. However, the … [Read more...] about 2 waste-to-energy projects in Ho Chi Minh City at standstill after 4 years
Vietravel Airlines launches Hanoi-Cam Ranh/Da Lat air routes
Cam Ranh and Da Lat are among the most popular places to visit in Vietnam. Vietravel Airlines on June 7 launched Hanoi-Cam Ranh and Hanoi-Da Lat routes in anticipation of an increased influx of visitors this summer. Hanoi-Cam Ranh/Da Lat air routes open from June 7. Photo: Vietravel Airlines The airline's two flights departed from Hanoi and landed at Cam Ranh International Airport and Lien Khuong Airport in Da Lat City, respectively, carrying nearly 400 passengers/each. Vu Duc Bien, CEO of Vietravel Airlines, said the new flight lanes raise the operators' total routes from Hanoi to five, offering passengers more options for convenient flight times at attractive prices. Both Da Lat in Lam Dong Province and Cam Ranh in Khanh Hoa Province are among the most popular destinations in Vietnam, thanks to their beautiful scenery, mild climate, and diverse cuisine, making them ideal for personal or family vacations at affordable prices . In the first … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines launches Hanoi-Cam Ranh/Da Lat air routes
Vietbank to revolutionise Ho Chi Minh City bus payments
The EMV Open-Loop payment system allows passengers to conveniently use their existing bank cards or e-wallets to pay for bus fares, eliminating the need for cash or specialised cards or tickets designed solely for the bus system. This flexible and modern payment method meets the demands of both the residents and tourists who use public bus services in Ho Chi Minh City. It has already been successfully implemented in numerous countries worldwide, including the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and the United States. Since 2019, Vietbank has been conducting a pilot project for automated payment on public buses with the authorisation of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. In collaboration with Vidiva Technology JSC and Mastercard, Vietbank is aiming to revolutionise the commuting experience for the cities' residents. The project will be implemented without utilising state funds, and the participating parties anticipate that it will incentivise passengers to use public … [Read more...] about Vietbank to revolutionise Ho Chi Minh City bus payments
Vietnamese and Finnish teams kick-start DIFF 2023
Performances at the opening ceremony, themed “Peace for mankind,” drew a picture of friendship, solidarity, and peace and brought sublime moments with lights and music to the audience. After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fireworks lovers are now able to witness the magnificent displays of light and sound along the Han River, creating a familiar and dazzling "feast" for the eyes. At the opening night, the host Vietnam’s performance, under the theme "Da Nang – The Sound of Peace," told a story of peace and friendship, while the Finnish team, expressed high emotions and deep love for life in their performance, themed "Igniting the Heart." This year’s edition, themed “The World without Distance," scheduled to take place from June 2 to July 8, sees the participation of eight teams from the U.K., Italy, Poland, France, Australia, Canada, Finland, and the host Vietnam. Below are photos of the opening ceremony and performances of the Vietnamese and Finnish teams. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese and Finnish teams kick-start DIFF 2023
Construction ministry explains why $5.14bn credit package yet to be disbursed
The construction ministry has raised two reasons for the non-disbursement of the credit package of VND120 trillion (US$5.14 billion) launched by the government about two months ago for developing projects to build social houses and houses for workers, and upgrade deteriorated apartment buildings. In a recent report to the Prime Minister in relation to the credit package, the ministry said around 100 projects for building social houses and houses for workers have been licensed for construction but local authorities have yet to publicly announce lists of specific projects. Therefore, banks related to this package have not been able to provide loans sourced from this package to investors and buyers in such projects, the ministry said. The second reason that blocked the disbursement of the package is that most of these projects have yet to be ready for implementation as they remain in the completion stage for investment procedures. Earlier, at a recent conference on building one … [Read more...] about Construction ministry explains why $5.14bn credit package yet to be disbursed
Vietravel launches new routes
Vietravel Airlines have opened its two first flights linking Hanoi and the cities of Da Lat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong and the southern central province of Khanh Hoa’s Cam Ranh City. The flight to Da Lat landed at Lien Khuong Airport at 8:10 am. While the flight to Cam Ranh International Airport arrived at 1:40 pm. The two transported nearly 400 passengers. The flight to Da Lat landed at Lien Khuong Airport at 8:10 am on June 7. Vu Duc Bien, general director of Vietravel Airlines, said the two new air routes brought the carrier’s total services from Hanoi to five. Da Lat and Cam Ranh are popular favourite tourist spots in Vietnam. In the first quarter of this year, Lam Dong Province welcomed one million visitors, while Khanh Hoa saw two million arrivals. Vietravel Airlines reported that it would continue expanding its international and domestic flights this month. … [Read more...] about Vietravel launches new routes
Vietravel Airlines launches Hanoi-Dalat/Cam Ranh air routes
Dalat and Cam Ranh are among the most popular places to visit in Vietnam. Vietravel Airlines launched its Hanoi-Cam Ranh/Dalat route on June 7 in anticipation of an increased influx of visitors this Summer. Hanoi-Dalat/Cam Ranh air routes opens from June 7. Photo: Vietravel Airlines The airline's two flights departed from Hanoi and landed at Lien Khuong Airport (Dalat City) and Cam Ranh International Airport, respectively, carrying nearly 400 passengers. Vu Duc Bien, CEO of Vietravel Airlines, said the new route added to the total number of routes it operates from Hanoi to five, offering passengers more options for convenient flight times at attractive prices. Both Dalat in Lam Dong Province and Cam Ranh in Khanh Hoa Province are among the most popular destinations in Vietnam, thanks to their beautiful scenery, mild climate and diverse cuisine, making them ideal for personal or family vacations at affordable prices . In the first quarter, the … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines launches Hanoi-Dalat/Cam Ranh air routes
Japanese expat group cleans up Hanoi’s Sword Lake
Last Sunday morning, Tohru Ninomiya gathered a group of around 20 people, mostly Japanese and Vietnamese, at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square beside Sword Lake. After a few minutes of greetings, everybody put on their gloves to walk around the lake and pick up garbage. Ninomiya came to Vietnam 14 years ago and quickly fell in love with Hanoi and Sword Lake, also known as Hoan Kiem Lake. But he was a bit upset by the garbage he saw strewn around the iconic landmark. "The lake would be even more beautiful without all the trash around it," the 74-year-old Japanese man recalled thinking upon his first visit to the lake in the early 2000s. After living and working in Hanoi through 2011, Ninomiya finally decided it was time for him to "do something to thank Vietnam." He thought about his favorite place in town, Sword Lake, and asked five other Japanese if they would volunteer with him to collect garbage. Tohru Ninomiya stands by Sword Lake in Hanoi, June 2023. Photo by … [Read more...] about Japanese expat group cleans up Hanoi’s Sword Lake