Foreign policy helps realise the nation's aspirations and vision: Minister

The newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn talks to local media on his new role and the foreign policy priorities needed to aid Việt Nam's development and raise the country's international standing

High-speed railway imperative for Việt Nam’s development

Due to Việt Nam’s natural features and geography, the development of a high-speed railway is imperative and any delays will hinder socio-economic growth, Chairman of Vietnam Railways Vũ Anh Minh has said.

Project launched to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in transport sector The German Government and the Ministry of Transport have launched a project that aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transport sector.

Việt Nam should focus on key airport projects: experts Total investment for planned airports in 2020-2030 is estimated at about VNĐ365.1 trillion (US$15.87 billion), with an additional VNĐ866.36 trillion needed for 2030-2050.

City seeks private investors for metro lines

HCM City wants to attract more private investment instead of relying on official development assistance (ODA) to build its remaining metro lines, but experts have said that it faces a difficult challenge.

Southeast region speeds up major transport projects to relieve congestion The Ministry of Transport has urged localities in the southeast region to speed up major transport projects by diversifying the sources of capital over the next five years. 

Opening of first metro line in HCM City delayed to 2022 The opening of the first metro line in HCM City, which runs between Bến Thành Market in District 1 and Suối Tiên Theme Park in District 9, will be delayed until 2022, city authorities have said.

Rediscover the appeal of Shimane. Mt. Sanbe has been introduced in the famous media "Ra-Chi-Go". Rediscover the appeal of Shimane. Mt. Sanbe has been introduced in the famous media "Ra-Chi-Go".

More flood-prevention projects scheduled as HCM City deals with climate change, rising sea levels To mitigate the impact of flooding caused by heavy rains and high river tides, HCM City has invested heavily in flood-prevention works, including drainage system improvement, dredging of canals, and wastewater treatment systems.

Việt Nam’s foreign debts under control

The effective management of foreign loans has transformed Việt Nam from a poor and heavily indebted country to a country that international organisations consider to have a controlled external debt level and not in the group of countries with a debt burden.