VnExpress International
The most read Vietnamese newspaper
Vietnamese Edition
Get Newsletter| Contact us | Follow us on       
Tag

traffic congestion

Sort by: Newest   | Oldest
HCMC proposes $573 mln to improve waterways, connectivity

HCMC proposes $573 mln to improve waterways, connectivity

Authorities in HCMC proposed to invest VND13.3 trillion ($573.78 million) during the 2021-2025 period to boost socio-economic development.
A close look at Vietnam's largest bus station in HCMC

A close look at Vietnam's largest bus station in HCMC

Workers are scurrying to clean up HCMC’s new Mien Dong (Eastern Region) Bus Station, scheduled to open this Saturday after several delays.
October 08, 2020 | 08:41 am GMT+7
Hanoi eyes $8,500 average income by 2025

Hanoi eyes $8,500 average income by 2025

Hanoi has set a target of increasing its per capita income to $8,500 by 2025 before striving to become a global city by 2045 with income topping $36,000.
October 07, 2020 | 10:39 am GMT+7
Hanoi proposes to build $2.8 bln metro line

Hanoi proposes to build $2.8 bln metro line

Authorities in Hanoi have submitted a proposal to the government to invest over VND65.4 trillion ($2.8 billion) in a 39-kilometer-long metro line.
September 21, 2020 | 03:34 pm GMT+7
Hanoi, HCMC fall in smart city rankings

Hanoi, HCMC fall in smart city rankings

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's two largest metropolises, have both fallen 18 places from last year to the bottom half of a global ranking of smart cities.
September 20, 2020 | 07:25 pm GMT+7
HCMC submits plans for new $2.9 billion metro line

HCMC submits plans for new $2.9 billion metro line

HCMC authorities have submitted plans for a 20-kilometer-long metro line costing VND68 trillion ($2.9 billion) to the Ministry of Planning and Investment for consideration.
May 07, 2020 | 07:00 am GMT+7
HCMC up, Hanoi down in global ranking of fast-growing cities

HCMC up, Hanoi down in global ranking of fast-growing cities

Vietnam's two largest cities maintained their positions among the top 10 fastest growing cities in the world, with Saigon making a big jump.
January 23, 2020 | 02:01 pm GMT+7
Tet travel rush has Saigon traffic in a jam

Tet travel rush has Saigon traffic in a jam

Major streets and city access roads across HCMC were choked Sunday due to increasing Lunar New Year travel demand.
January 20, 2020 | 03:49 pm GMT+7
Tet crowds worsen traffic congestion in Hanoi

Tet crowds worsen traffic congestion in Hanoi

A week before Tet, major roads to Hanoi’s suburbs are clogged, with vehicles crawling along at a snail's pace.
January 17, 2020 | 11:19 am GMT+7
Environment minister lists urgent measures to combat pollution

Environment minister lists urgent measures to combat pollution

The Vietnamese environment minister has called for urgent measures to reduce air pollution, from improving monitoring system to changing people's use of coal stoves.
December 21, 2019 | 08:00 am GMT+7
Saigon River bus not convenient enough to lure commuters

Saigon River bus not convenient enough to lure commuters

The Saigon River bus is struggling to attract regular commuters because it docks far away from residential areas and operates very few trips.
November 27, 2019 | 01:26 pm GMT+7
Hanoi, Saigon not very smart, finds study

Hanoi, Saigon not very smart, finds study

Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi languish in the bottom half of a global ranking of smart cities, far behind others in Vietnam's neighborhood.
October 10, 2019 | 05:01 pm GMT+7
Downtown toll can reduce traffic congestion losses: HCMC officials

Downtown toll can reduce traffic congestion losses: HCMC officials

Officials say improved traffic efficiency via toll gates to downtown HCMC can reduce congestion losses by VND245 trillion ($10.6 billion) in 15 years.
July 29, 2019 | 02:22 pm GMT+7
Hanoi bans taxis from 11 streets to reduce congestion

Hanoi bans taxis from 11 streets to reduce congestion

Hanoi has banned taxis and vehicles belonging to ride-hailing services on 11 streets during peak hours to ease congestion.
June 06, 2019 | 08:00 am GMT+7
View more stories
 
go to top