The volume of goods transported in the four-month period reached 189 billion tonnes, marking an 11.5% increase year-on-year. This includes substantial growth across various sectors, specifically aviation by 14.5%; road, 15.7%; waterway, 12.1%; seaway, 11%; and railway, 5.5%.
Vietnam recorded 7,853 traffic accidents nationwide from December 15 - May 14, resulting in 4,328 deaths and 5,307 injuries, a major decline from the previous year.
Railways transcend mere transportation, offering passengers moments of leisure and the chance to immerse themselves in the historical and cultural heritage of various regions. Capitalising on these strengths, Vietnam’s railway sector has intensified collaboration with the local tourism industry, rolling out an array of adaptable services to cater to the diverse preferences of customers. Rail chart
A total of 1,300 traffic accidents occurred nationwide in the month to January 14, which killed 591 people and injured 968 others, according to the National Committee for Traffic Safety.
More than 30 businesses from Vietnam and Japan were brought together at an event in the northern port city of Hai Phong on July 19 to seek stronger investment links.
Indonesia and China have signed five cooperation contracts worth 23.3 billion USD under the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiatives, according to Indonesia’s Antara news agency.
Increased merger and acquisition (M&A) activities can spur infrastructure development in Vietnam, a current growth imperative, Planning and Investment Minister Nguyen Chi Dung said on August 10.
Vietnam will create the best possible conditions for foreign enterprises, including those from Hong Kong (China), to invest in the country, particularly in the field of infrastructure, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed.
The Ministry of Transport and the KOICA in Vietnam signed a record of discussion on the project for development experience exchange partnership in the transport sector in Hanoi on June 14.
The Lao government plans to build at least four railways nationwide to link the “land of a million elephants” with other countries in the region, especially focusing on the Lao-China railway.
