Smart city transportation

Demand-supply match-up Working in Vietnam for several years, Byun Jum Seok, director of Hyundai Construction Equipment Vietnam, told VIR that despite entering Vietnam for only a short time, his company has witnessed positive growth and is planning for expansion. “We have planned to set up a company specialised in selling and manufacturing excavators with a sales office located in a central province to facilitate the export of goods,” Seok said. “Meanwhile, the factory to produce parts and machinery will be located in the north because the region has a strong demand for spare parts and machines than elsewhere.” … [Read more...] about South Korean investment gusto undeterred by pandemic blows

HCMC's transport department had previously submitted to the council a scheme with 17 measures to improve public transportation, including forming an effective bus network by 2030; completing metro lines 1, 2, 5 and a bus rapid transit route on schedule; developing the Thu Thiem light rail line and a 17-seater minibus network; deploying public electric motorbike and electric bike rental services; opening exclusive lanes for buses and improving bus quality. … [Read more...] about HCMC to collect downtown toll from cars

This includes improving forest management, which helps reduce the risk of emerging zoonotic disease, and increasing investments in natural resources management and climate adaptation, which complements an economic stimulus package aimed at supporting rural incomes and community resilience. … [Read more...] about WB supports Vietnam in policymaking for climate action

In 2016, Hue became the first in the country to be named a "National Green City" by the World Wide Fund for Nature. The popular tourist town has focused on urban greenery, green tourism, smart public lighting, and the use of renewable and environment-friendly building materials. … [Read more...] about Hue fitness enthusiasts prefer Perfume River workout

Statistics from Hoi An Centre for Culture, Sports, Broadcasting and Television showed that from June 1 to July 4, 592 tickets to the old town were sold to the foreign visitors and 20,359 tickets sold to domestic tourists. From June 1 to June 22, up to 888 tickets to Thanh Ha Ceramic Village and 203 tickets to Tra Que Vegetable Village were sold. The number of tickets sold to Bay May Coconut Forest was 200 during the weekdays and 250-300 tickets during the weekends. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JULY 11