Mekong Delta looks to remove traffic bottlenecks: Transport official Traffic congestion in the Mekong Delta has hindered the socio-economic development of the region for many years. Sài Gòn Giải Phóng (Liberated Saigon) newspaper spoke with Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyễn Duy Lâm on how to address the pressing issue.

Deputy PM urges transport work in Mekong Delta

Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has requested the Ministry of Transport (MoT) and other authorised agencies at the local level to make thorough assessments on all transport investment projects.

Prioritisation key to removing Mekong Delta traffic bottlenecks

Mekong Delta traffic bottlenecks need to be soon removed to unleash the full potential of the region considered one of the country’s ‘key economic zones.’

Hà Nội: a case study in congestion and chaos1

Last week, Hà Nội municipal authorities asked the Standing Committee of the National Assembly to consider a number of special financial mechanisms for infrastructure development of the capital city, arguing that current budget constraints prevent it from responding to an urban planning and transportation "debacle".