Transportation 50 years from now

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang cleared up queries regarding transport infrastructure and the registration of road vehicles and inland waterway vessels, at a question-and-answer session of the 15th National Assembly ’s fifth session in Hanoi on June 7. The ministry is working hard to materialise the Party’s and the State’s guidelines and strategies on transport infrastructure development to effectively contribute to socio-economic development, ensuring national defence and security, and enhancing international integration, Thang said. The sector’s disbursement of public investment fulfilled more than 96.5% of the plan in 2022, and more than 30% of the target in the first five months of this year, according to the official. Mentioning the implementation of projects, especially key ones, he said the progress has been ensured, adding 566 kilometres of expressways have been put into service since the beginning of … [Read more...] about Transport minister clears up transport infrastructure, vehicle registration questions

At the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat and Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang will take the floor at the Q&A session in the 15th National Assembly’s fifth session in Hanoi on June 7, which are televised nationwide. After Minister - Chairman of the Government Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs Hau A Lenh and Government members explain relevant issues, Minister Dat will be questioned about national sci-tech development strategy; hi-tech application for socio-economic development, especially in agriculture; the allocation, management, and use of State budget for scientific research; the commercialisation of research results from institutes, universities and public service units; mechanisms and policies to encourage private investment in the field; and the enforcement of laws and policies regarding sci-tech development fund for enterprises. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and ministers of Finance, Planning and … [Read more...] about Sci-tech, transport issues to be placed under microscope in NA’s fifth session

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

Tran Viet Hoa, director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam under the MoIT, stated on June 7 that power supply difficulties do exist. He said that the total accessible capacity of the northern power system (including imported electricity) that can be mobilised to satisfy electricity demand is between 17,500 and 17,900MW (approximately 59.2 per cent of the installed capacity). This capacity consists of approximately 2,500 to 2,700MW of transmission from the south and central regions to the north via the 500kV Nho Quan-Ha Tinh transmission line. During the approaching sweltering days, electricity demand in the north may reach 23,500 to 24,000MW. Thus, the northern grid will fall short by approximately 4,350MW. According to Hoa, the system confronts the danger of capacity scarcity for the majority of the day. Hoa confirmed that many provinces and cities in the North have intermittently shut off the power recently due to supply issues. General director of … [Read more...] about Northern Vietnam lacks between 30 and 50 million kWh daily

Workers at Dung Quat Oil Refinery in the central province of Quang Ngai, operated by Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC (BSR). Shares of most oil and gas companies witnessed double-digit growth compared to the beginning of this year. — Photo bsr.com.vn In the context of the general market moving sideways, oil and gas stocks have gone against the trend to increase rapidly, which was supported by positive information from billion-dollar domestic oil and gas projects. One of the stocks that gained the most was PVS of PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PVS). In the past month, the company's shares have increased by 21 per cent in market prices. Compared to the beginning of this year, this stock has increased by 35 per cent, currently trading at VND35,000 per share. In Q1, net revenue of PVS decreased slightly by 1.7 per cent to VND3.7 trillion. However, gross profit went up by 5.8 per cent thanks to the gross margin of Mechanical & Construction (M&C) segment. … [Read more...] about Oil companies see positive Q1, shares witness growth

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

Six tigers kept in captivity for nearly 20 years in a house in the northern province of Thai Nguyen have been handed over by their owners to the Hanoi Wild Animal Rescue Centre. Six tigers have been kept in captivity for nearly 20 years in a house in the northern province of Thai Nguyen. According to the Education for Nature - Vietnam (ENV), the family of Nguyen Khac Thuong had decided to hand over the animals to local authorities following advice from the Thai Nguyen Provincial Department of Forest Protection, the Hanoi Wild Animal Rescue Centre, and concerned agencies. Thuong said that he has raised the animals for nearly 20 years now and he loves them a lot. "Due to my current health and economic problems, I decided to transfer them to local authorities so that they can still receive good care," Thuong said. Director of the Hanoi Wild Animal Rescue Centre, Luong Xuan Hong, said that four of the six tigers have been safely transported from Thai Nguyen to … [Read more...] about Thai Nguyen family hands over six captive tigers

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

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

Stemming from Resolution No.90/CP in August 1997 on the direction and policy of promoting private engagement in educational, medical, and cultural activities, Vietnam has a proud history of crafting policy on the nation’s health. They include legislation on development of non-public service providers, as well as encouraging private investment in education, vocational training, sports, the environment, and lots more. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van De - chairman of the Vietnam Private Hospital Association Over the past decade or two, these policies have been updated and amended in order to strengthen Vietnam’s framework in this area. These policies have created favourable conditions for localities to organise, apply, implement, and have clear and transparent mechanisms and policies, especially administrative reform in attracting investment for health projects. More importantly, we have attracted many resources, specifically from businesses and capable investors both at home … [Read more...] about Modern policy for private hospitals