Developing public transport is an important solution to facilitating the travel of people, reducing traffic jams and improving traffic safety, thus contributing to economic growth.
Hanoi (VNA) – Developing public transport is an important solution to faci🔯litating the travel of people, reducing traffic jams and improving traffic safety, thus contributing to economic growth, said Deputy Transport Minist🅠er Le Dinh Tho.
He made the statement at a seminar on sustainable urban transport and the sharing of experience in this field between Vietnam and Sweden, which was jointly held by the Transport Ministry and the Swedish Embassy in Vietnam in Hanoi on November 25.
The deputy minister said the ministry is working to better mechanisms and policies to attract more foreign investments in terms of both capital and advanced technology in Vietnam’s transport infrastructure, especially public transport.
The ministry welcomes cooperation in this field with foreign investors, particularly those from Sweden, as Sweden is lauded by the world for its success in making and enforcing traffic safety-related policies and developing sustainable public transport.
Swedish Ambassador Camilla Mellander stated that with a growing economy, Vietnam will face numerous challenges n urban development. Therefore, a transport system with reasonable costs will help residents travel at the shortest time.
According to Head of the ministry’s Transportation Department Tran Bao Ngoc, Vietnam is seeing a rapid increase in the number of vehicles, especially in major cities.
Ho Chi Minh City now has around 7.2 million vehicles, including 659,000 cars and more than 6.5 million motorbikes, while Hanoi has 543,000 cars and over 5 million motorbikes. Meanwhile, around 10,000 buses are running on nearly 500 routes in the country.
According to public transport development orientations, by 2020, public transport should meet 25 percent of travel demand in Hanoi, with urban railway making up 2-3 percent. The percentages for Ho Chi Minh City will be 20 percent and 4-5 percent, respectively.
However, Vietnam currently lacks a land fund for transport, which negatively affects the development of sustainable public transport, Ngoc said, proposing investing in upgrading transit stations to ensure smooth connection between public transport means like buses, trains and taxis, with the focus on Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.-VNA
Ho Chi Minh City’s Urban Civil Works Construction Investment Management Authority (UCCI) announced the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) No 1 project on August 12.
The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) organised a workshop entilted “Urban – regional plans and development in the European Union and policy suggestions for Vietnam” in Hanoi on September 25.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Public Transport Management and Operation Centre (TRAMOC) in collaboration with the municipal Youth Union launched the “Friendly and Safe Bus Service” campaign on October 9.
HCM City must have better zoning plans if it wants to develop into one of Southeast Asia's economic, financial, commercial, and technological hubs, Minister of Construction Trinh Dinh Dung has said.
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
Media must not only serve as a channel for information but also act as a vanguard in shaping public opinion, combating misinformation, upholding the Party’s ideological principles, and reinforcing unity between Vietnam and Laos.
In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
A VietnamPlus survey of 764 young people shows that 83.9% of Gen Z use smartphones to read news, only 12% use computers, and the rest access content via tablets.
GVB Startup 2025 attracted the participation of nearly 150 individuals and organisations from across Vietnam. The event seeks to promote bold and ambitious startup ideas and projects, contributing to the future of global innovation, and supporting startups through the provision of resources, networking opportunities, and market insights.
AI could not replace human judgment in verifying information and sensitive political events, and that humans remain the final gatekeepers of content, said Leonid Kovachich, head of the Asian department at Sputnik's international broadcasting division.
A veteran journalist of Argentina has praised the modern evolution of Vietnam’s press, which now serves a dual purpose: introducing Vietnam to the world while bringing global perspectives to domestic audiences.
The court announced that Quyet had submitted a written request to be tried in absentia, citing serious health issues. According to an official statement from Hospital 19/8, the defendant is suffering from multiple illnesses, experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath, with doctors warning of a “very high risk of death.”
A senior Party official highlighted the VNA’s consistent role over the past eight decades, noting that it remains a mainstream, uninterrupted, timely, accurate, and authoritative source of news that helps shape public opinion, strengthen public trust, and safeguard the ideological foundation of the Party.
Dr. Kobelev, born in 1938 in Ulyanovsk, was among the first Soviet scholars to specialise in Vietnam. As a former TASS correspondent during the war in Vietnam, he worked closely with Vietnamese institutions and later helped found Russia’s Centre for Vietnamese and ASEAN Studies.
The 22 million THB (680,000 USD) hall construction is slated for completion within three years, just in time for the 2028 centennial of President Ho Chi Minh’s arrival in Thailand.
Among those receiving reduced sentences were Tran Tung, former Deputy Director of the Thai Nguyen provincial Department of Foreign Affairs, whose prison term was cut to 10 years from 12, with six years for accepting bribes and four for abusing power while performing official duties.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
