A stretch of Noi Bai - Lao Cai Expressway runs through northern mountainous Lao Cai province (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - 🧸Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved adjustments to a transport system development plan in the northern economic zone by 2020 and schedule for 2030 with a total goods consignment of between 500 and 550 million tonnes and 1.2 billion passengers carried annually.
The announcement on November 13 included a target to reach annual growth of 10 and 11 percent for the whole transport sector in the region.
Between 115 and 160 million tonnes of goods are expected to be transported through sea ports in the North, according to the plan.
Public transportation is expected to grow between 20-25 percent in Hanoi and 5-10 percent in Hai Phong.
The adjusted plan also set a target to complete the upgrade of the North-South railway system, the Yen Vien-Pha Lai-Ha Long-Cai Lan rail route and those through the capital city of Hanoi.
The railway system plan aimed to connect with seaports, mining zones, key economic industrial parks and tourism areas in the North.
The plan includes a focus on developing six major transportation corridors including the North-South, Hanoi-Hai Phong, Hanoi-Quang Ninh, Hanoi-Lao Cai, Hanoi-Lang Son and Ninh Binh-Hai Phong-Quang Ninh.
Road transportation is expected to make up about 85 percent while rail and air services is expected to reach about 6.2 and 9.2 percent respectively.
The North-South railway system in particular, with a total of 33km through the North, is aimed to be upgraded for trains running at an average speed of 80-90km/hour while carrying passengers, and 50-60km/hour when carrying goods.
New rail routes to be built after 2020 include 120km Nam Dinh-Thai Binh-Hai Phong- Quang Ninh and 150km Ha Long-Mui Chua- Mong Cai.
The plan includes the completion of new metro lines in Hanoi including Cat Linh-Ha Dong and Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station.-VNA
Transport Minister Dinh La Thang continued to reply to questions raised by National Assembly deputies on November 19 at their ongoing eighth session, focusing mainly on the structure of the transport system and ways to deal with overloaded vehicles.
The Ho Chi Minh City-Trung Luong highway connecting the City and the Mekong Delta province of Long An has become the first in Vietnam to be controlled by the Intelligent Transport System (ITS).
The Ministry of Transport’s policy of selling operation rights of some transport infrastructure works has drawn public interest, the Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) reported.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
A stretch of Noi Bai - Lao Cai Expressway runs through northern mountainous Lao Cai province (Photo: VNA)
