Transport ministry proposes additional international flights

Thursday, Oct 08, 2020

The Ministry of Transport plans to open an additional nine international flights landing at Ha Noi’s Noi Bai Airport and HCM City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Airline service fees reduced by half for next six months

Saturday, Sep 05, 2020

Fees for takeoff and landing and aircraft operating services for domestic flights will continue to be cut by 50 per cent for the next six months to support airlines affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ministry asks Gov’t to cut tax for transport firms

Monday, Apr 06, 2020

The Ministry of Transport has asked the Government to assign the Ministry of Finance to consider reducing several taxes for transport businesses.

New aviation decree to ease burden for firms

Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018

A Governmental decree drafted by the transport ministry to simplify business conditions for potential investors in the aviation sector has been sent to the Prime Minister for approval.

Airfare rules to stay, says Transport Minister

Monday, Apr 10, 2017

Ministry of Transport would not change the current regulations on airfares, minister Truong Quang Nghia has confirmed while chairing a meeting with the ministry’s Party Civil Affairs Committee.

Transport ministry: Uber needs to complete business registration

Wednesday, Feb 15, 2017

The Transport Ministry has affirmed that Viet Nam has not banned Uber, but the company must work with ministries and agencies to complete business registration.

Transport Ministry rejects Uber Viet Nam proposal

Saturday, Feb 11, 2017

The Transport Ministry has declined to approve a Uber Viet Nam request to pilot an IT upgrade for its services, citing, among other things, a lack of authorisation and validation from its parent firm.

Transport ministry to sell Cienco shares in lots

Wednesday, Dec 16, 2015

The Ministry of Transport will conduct auctions of the share in lots owned by the State in Civil Engineering Construction Corporations No 5 and No 6 on December 31.

Transport ministry divests from non-core businesses

Wednesday, Oct 28, 2015

The transport ministry has divested from 110 enterprises so far, collecting nearly VND4.4 trillion (US$196 million).

VN eyes lower transport prices

Tuesday, Sep 08, 2015

The Ministry of Transport is investigating transport companies who have failed to lower prices amid a in petrol costs.

Investors keenly interested as State transport firms equitise

Friday, Jul 24, 2015

Many mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities are likely to open up for both local and foreign investors when the transport ministry sells its stakes in many corporations during the rest of this year.

Equitisation plan of first hospital to be revised

Monday, Jun 29, 2015

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh has directed the Transport Ministry to make alterations to a plan to equitise Giao Thong (Transport) Hospital before seeking the Prime Minister''s approval.

Ministry to utilise waterways for trade

Friday, Jun 26, 2015

Transport productivity along the country''s waterways is expected to increase by 72 per cent, thanks to the construction of ports and harbours, and dredging work along the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta.

$147m needed for Da Nang airport's new terminal

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

An estimated VND3.2 trillion (US$147.4 million) is needed to build a new terminal at Da Nang International Airport in Da Nang central city.

T&T wants to invest in Ha Noi Railway Station

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

The T&T Group has requested the transport ministry to allow it to invest in Ha Noi Railway Station.