ASEAN needs to rely on its own strengths to drive growth: economists

With uncertainties and increasing rivalry among major powers in the world, ASEAN, especially Việt Nam, will need to rely on its own devices to drive growth this year, economists said.

Investors sought for landfill improvement projects The HCM City People’s Committee are calling for investment in the form of public private partnerships (PPP) to improve environment at three closed landfills sites.

Việt Nam and Japanese LDP agree to step up high level and people-to-people exchanges

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and Secretary General of the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Nikai Toshihiro agreed to step up high level and people-to-people exchange activities as well as strengthen collaboration in investment, trade, labour and tourism.

Việt Nam to select quality foreign investment  Việt Nam is earmarking environmentally friendly, high tech investment to best serve the sustainable growth of the country

HCM City to invest in public transport in new residential areas

The HCM City Department of Transport has asked the city's People’s Committee to outline plans for investment in public transport in new residential areas, including new bus lanes, in an aim to reduce traffic congestion. 

Transport sector prioritises resources for highway systems

Transport Minister Nguyễn Văn Thể talks to Việt Nam News Agency about the key tasks his sector needs to address in 2020.

Gov't has backup plans for North-South Expressway if no investors found: minister The Government has prepared a backup plan to fund the North-South Expressway (NSE) amid fears that private investors might not be financially capable of carrying out the mega project, the transport minister has said.

HCM City told to centre development around transport

Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a strategic solution that could help HCM City address its current challenges and develop a sustainable transport network, which would help create a smart and liveable city, the director of its Department of Transport, Trần Quang Lâm, said.

VN eyes further tie with Gazprom: Party official The Party and State of Việt Nam treasure and want more comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia and its energy group Gazprom.

HCM City to build 8 logistic centres HCM City remains the largest centre for cargo suppliers and distributors in the country until 2025. For sustainable development, relevant authorities should build a master plan for development of the city’s logistics industry, according to Phạm Thành Kiên, Director of HCM City Department of Trade and Industry.