Transportation

The upcoming National Reunification Day - May Day holiday (April 30-May 1) this year falls right after the weekend, so most people will have four whole days off work, prompting many families to either go back to their hometowns for a family reunion or travel to kick off the summer. Out of seats Having expected the rocketing demand for travel in the long holiday, transport providers tried to expand their services to prepare, but the situation is close to breaking point. Saigon Station Director Do Quang Van told the Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper on April 26 that the station increased the number of trains by 30 percent, or 13,000 seats to the same period last year. However, trains running from HCM City to tourist destinations like Phan Thiet, Nha Trang or Quy Nhon on April 27 and 28 had only few dozens seats left as of April 26. Hanoi Station was in no better condition. A quick check on the online ticket selling site of the Vietnam Railways showed that four out of five trains … [Read more...] about National transport strains under holiday rush

Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh has asked the Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Industry and Trade to request declarations from organisations and individuals which own unmanned aerial vehicles. A man controls his flycam drone in Hanoi. — Photo thegioitiepthi.vn Binh, who is also chairman of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee, said it was among many measures addressing the evolving threat to civil aviation involving these pieces of equipment. Binh said drones and ultralight aircraft were being widely applied in many fields, bringing many benefits in socio-economic development. However, due their ease of transportation, control and low cost, the equipment was becoming a threat to the security and safety of civil aviation. Thus, it was necessary to develop long-term measures on managing UAV and ultralight aircraft to minimise potential risks. The establishment of prohibited zones for UAV and ultralight vehicles must be … [Read more...] about Vietnamese government gets serious about unmanned and ultralight aircraft

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment in northern Bac Ninh Province has asked all relevant authorities to investigate the illegal dumping of toxic waste by a local environment company into the province’s Cau River. An overview of Thuan Thanh Environment JSC in Thuan Thanh District in northern Bac Ninh Province. — Photo tuoitrethudo.com.vn In a document, the department has asked local authorities in Phong Khe, Dai Phuc and Van Duong wards to urgently examine illegal dumping along the river. Any violations must be strictly fined, it said. The move was made after local press reported that Thuan Thanh Environment JSC, which is in charge of collecting, transporting and treating hazardous waste in Thuan Thanh District’s Gia Dong Commune, was illegally dumping waste into the river. Le Duc Tho, deputy head of the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment's Division of Environmental Protection said the division has asked all businesses … [Read more...] about Bac Ninh investigates illegal dumping of toxic waste into Cau River

He said that as a signatory of UNCLOS, Vietnam has over the past 25 years abided by the Convention and strengthened international cooperation in enforcing it. Since signing UNCLOS in 1994, Vietnam has promoted international maritime cooperation in realizing its foreign policy and strengthening its international integration. It is in line with the Party resolution on enhancing external relations and international maritime cooperation to tap marine potential, address challenges to create peace and stability in the East Sea, and serve national development. Enhancing international maritime cooperation Vietnam has established diplomatic ties with 189 countries, including 3 comprehensive strategic partnerships, 13 strategic partnerships, and 12 comprehensive partnerships. Vietnam has boosted international cooperation in several maritime issues to boost economic growth and protect the marine environment. Vietnam has participated in 28 bilateral and 29 multilateral maritime treaties and … [Read more...] about International cooperation enhanced to enforce UNCLOS

Infrastructure Controversial ideas floated on aviation infrastructure development By Ngoc Lan Friday,  Dec 13, 2019,10:54 (GMT+7) Controversial ideas floated on aviation infrastructure developmentBy Ngoc Lan A Vietnam Airlines aircraft is parked at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC. Airlines have claimed that poor infrastructure and the lack of slots for aircraft have negatively affected their development plans and threatened flight security – PHOTO: ANH QUAN HANOI - Airlines have claimed that poor infrastructure and the lack of slots for aircraft have negatively affected their development plans and threatened flight security, though service providers and infrastructure management bodies contend that everything is under control. Leaders of the two main airlines, Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air, echoed similar views of the difficulties they face as the infrastructure is not aligned with the local aviation … [Read more...] about Controversial ideas floated on aviation infrastructure development