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Ministry of Transport denies overlapping road fee claims

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has rebutted media reports that toll stations are incorrectly spaced and that this leads to an overlap in fees for vehicles.

Vinalines plans to take daring steps to get off the hook

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) and the Ministry of Transport (MOT) hope the plan to reduce the state’s ownership ratio in the big shipping firm to 36 percent will help restructure the business. 

Investors still awaiting the ‘go-ahead’ for aviation infrastructure projects

VietNamNet Bridge - The government has called for public investment in aviation infrastructure projects, but it has not shown how the investors should approach the projects.


Phu Quoc Airport lures investors

 VietNamNet Bridge – Heavyweight local investors are racing to secure the rights to operate the Phu Quoc International Airport in southern province of Kien Giang.

Investors bid for concessions to exploit highways

VietNamNet Bridge - Investors, both foreign and Vietnamese, have expressed their willingness to obtain concessions to exploit highways, the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) has confirmed.

Airlines consider fare hike following new environment surcharge

VietNamNet Bridge - Air carriers are considering raising airfares after the government raised the environment surcharge from VND1,000 to VND3,000 for every liter of petrol.

Vietnam pins all its hopes on Long Thanh Airport

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Transport (MOT) wants to develop Long Thanh Airport in Dong Nai province into an international transit airport but experts believe the proposal is too vague.

Telco suggests monitoring traffic via smartphones

A solution to monitor traffic via smartphones is being considered for 2016, but many Vietnamese doubt the solution is feasible.

Analysts doubt Transport Ministry can sell airports, highways this year

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has decided that the transfer of operation rights of a number of airports and highways would be implemented this year but the plan has proven to be unfeasible.

Who will get the T1 terminal? Vietnam Airlines or Vietjet?

VietNamNet Bridge – Economists believe it would be bad news if the T1 terminal at Noi Bai Airport falls into the hands of state-owned Vietnam Airlines Corporation. However, state management agencies do not think so.

Seaports lure customers by permitting overloaded vehicles

VietNamNet Bridge – Seaport authorities complained that they have lost many customers because of stricter control over overloaded vehicles.

MOT tells trucks to meet weight limits

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vehicle inspectors found 958 dump trucks violating Ministry of Transport (MOT) capacity regulations nationwide.

Vietnam may sell highway projects to foreign investors

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is considering selling highways to foreign investors to earn money for new investment projects, a move which could lead to a new market in Vietnam - transport infrastructure.

MoT inspector with attitude irks VATA

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Automobile Transportation Association and the Ha Noi Transport Association have proposed the Ministry of Transport (MoT) to fine its deputy chief inspector Thach Nhu Sy.

Ministry clears airport corp equitisation

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport’s proposal to equitise the giant Airport Corporation of Vietnam has received the go-ahead from the planning and investment agency.

MoT orders inspections of tourist vessels

VietNamNet Bridge – Nine inland waterway tourist vessels en route to HCM City and the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau will undergo safety and environmental protection inspections, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) announced this week. 

MoT approves electric cars at Noi Bai Airport

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport has approved the use of electric cars on a trial basis at the Noi Bai International Airport to help passengers move between terminals easily.

MOT reconsiders port development strategy

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport (MOT) plans to reconsider the port system in the south to optimize the operation of the ports, while it is considering applying a new management model for the Hai Phong port in the north.