Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt told media that traffic police or a timer system currently operate traffic control systems at some 500 intersections in the capital city.

Efforts will also address the root causes of accidents and tackle urban congestion by revising laws on population density, infrastructure and public transport.

As the year draws to a close, especially in the lead-up to the Lunar New Year holiday, traffic density in Hanoi spikes significantly, particularly on major routes leading in and out of the capital. Bus stations also see a surge in activity as people return to their hometowns to celebrate Tet.

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) estimates that about 2.9 trillion VND (118.3 million USD) is needed to repair highways from Thanh Hoa central province to northern provinces, which were damaged by typhoon Yagi.

The 8.5-km elevated section of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line, running from Nhon to Cau Giay, started commercial operation on August 8.

The Intelligent Transport System (ITS) is defined as the key to promoting efficiency in the management and operation of highways and improving traffic capacity, thus helping to minimise traffic congestion, accidents, and environmental pollution and enhance vehicle owners’ compliance with traffic regulations.

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi and and Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City saw more than 200,000 passengers on May 1 as people returned to the cities after the Reunification Day and May Day holiday.

The National Traffic Safety Committee will organise many activities across the country in response to the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2023 (November 19).

The Nghi Son - Dien Chau section of the eastern North - South Expressway, implemented from 2017 to 2020, is being accelerated by investors and contractors so it may be opened to traffic on National Day (September 2), following directives from the Government and the Ministry of Transport.

Along with efforts of ministries, sectors and localities, it is crucial to strengthen communications to improve public awareness of ensuring safety while participating in the traffic, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has stressed.

Thailand police on December 28 launched a campaign to ensure road safety during the new year celebration, offering an award of 10,000 bahts (nearly 300 USD) for those who send police the best records of traffic violations.

The central province of Thua Thien – Hue has been closely cooperating with international organisations and partners in boosting 'green' traffic by encouraging electric vehicles in the Master Plan 2021-2030 for submission to the Government for approval by the end of this year.

The Prime Minister has ordered authorities to build a safe and thorough plan to organise traffic during the upcoming holidays.

International internet traffic and speed in Vietnam have been back to normal after repairing work on the Asia America Gateway (AAG) undersea cable was completed.

Strengthening legislation and communications about wildlife protection was the main topic of a discussion held last week in Hanoi.

The central city of Da Nang has called for total investment of 47.5 trillion VND (2 billion USD) from the State Budget and foreign sources for the development of 38 projects between 2021-2025, focusing on transport and traffic.

Heavy and prolonged rains have claimed five lives and caused economic losses totaling 135 billion VND (over 5.8 million USD) in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong, according to the provincial Steering Committee on Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue.

The Ministry of Transport has urged stronger efforts to finish land clearance for the ongoing Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway project, which has been delayed because of several problems.

Shopee and Tiki maintained their positions as the two leading sites in terms of traffic in Vietnam’s e-commerce sector in the first quarter of this year.

Four kilometres in length, the road along Tô Lịch River in southwest Hanoi will soon become a pedestrian street and the longest in the capital city.