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Vietnam's railway sector targets 1,500 containers in China-linked rail freight
The international rail freight route linking Hebei province of China with Vietnam has delivered encouraging results after more than a year of operation, cutting transit times from more than 20 days to around five to seven days.
Economy
National Assembly considers special mechanisms for Ring Road No. 5 project
The draft resolution is designed to provide a legal foundation for implementing the nationally important project, which is expected to play a strategic role in strengthening regional connectivity, easing traffic pressure on downtown Hanoi, expanding space for socio-economic development, and completing the regional expressway network.
Legislators review investment plans for major infrastructure projects
Presenting the Government’s proposals on the two projects, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh said the proposed Ring Road 5 project aims to develop a modern expressway belt linking Hanoi with surrounding provinces, urban centres, industrial parks and logistics hubs. The project is expected to meet growing transport demand, expand development space, stimulate socio-economic growth, strengthen national defence and security, and ease traffic congestion and environmental pressure.
Vietnamese Party official visits China’s Chongqing, seeking to enhance bilateral cooperation
Key transport projects must not be delayed without objective reasons: PM
Vietnam, China promote development strategy connectivity, substantive cooperation
Top Vietnamese leader visits technology, rail test facilities in Singapore
Vietnam drives infrastructure investment cooperation: Deputy PM
May 27, 2026 17:31
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is financing six projects in Vietnam and working on two more, including a metro system. It aims to pursue a medium- and long-term, system-wide approach rather than focusing solely on individual projects, and wants to work closely with Vietnamese authorities to build a cooperation portfolio tailored to the country’s development needs.
Prime Minister receives Chinese Ambassador
May 12, 2026 22:06
The Party and State of Vietnam always value the assistance China has provided to Vietnam during its past struggle for national independence as well as in national development today. Vietnam consistently regards the development of relations with China as a steadfast policy, an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification.
Synchronised, modern infrastructure needed for high economic growth target: PM
Apr 30, 2026 23:55
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urged the Ministry of Construction to urgently finalise and implement action plans aligned with national strategies, assigning clear responsibilities, timelines, and measurable outcomes to relevant units.
Condolences extended to Indonesia over deadly railway accident
Apr 29, 2026 15:56
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam on April 28 sent a message of condolences to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto following a deadly railway accident in Bekasi, Jakarta.
Work starts on Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway
Apr 13, 2026 12:06
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi - Quang Ninh high-speed railway line, Vietnam's first inter-regional high-speed railway, held in Quang Ninh province on April 12.
Vietnam, China sign cooperation agreement on planning two railways
Mar 25, 2026 23:48
Regarding the Hanoi – Dong Dang and Hai Phong – Ha Long – Mong Cai projects, the Chinese side said it will follow the model of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong line, while ensuring quality and progress with the highest level of responsibility.
Special mechanisms for North–South high-speed railway project proposed
Dec 08, 2025 22:37
Presenting the proposal, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh stated that following the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic sector development, several investors have expressed interest in investing in the North–South high-speed railway.
Government defines key tasks to achieve socio-economic targets
Nov 06, 2025 10:43
Under the resolution, ministers, heads of agencies, and chairpersons of municipal and provincial People’s Committees are requested to uphold accountability, promote solidarity, and focus on effectively implementing resolutions and directions of the Party, National Assembly, Government and the Prime Minister, particularly on priority tasks through the end of 2025.
Current issues under debate at first Party Congress of Government
Oct 13, 2025 11:37
Mentioning the landmark 6th National Party Congress in 1986 with the launch of the “Doi moi” (Renewal) policy, the PM urged pushing ahead with renewal and reform, especially in science – technology, innovation and digital transformation, so as to make greater breakthroughs and enable the country to reach new heights.
PM urges prompt finalisation of feasibility study for Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway project
Sep 08, 2025 08:16
The railway will span approximately 419 kilometres, starting from the border rail link in Lao Cai and ending at Lach Huyen Station in Hai Phong. The project’s total investment exceeds 203 trillion VND (7.69 billion USD).
Vietnamese Prime Minister meets with top Chinese leader in Tianjin
Aug 31, 2025 23:00
Vietnam always considers the development of ties with China an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority in its foreign policy, PM Chinh said.
Airlines, railways ramp up services ahead of National Day
Aug 28, 2025 10:00
In addition to increasing flights on high-demand routes, especially those to and from Hanoi around the holiday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has instructed carriers to strictly comply with domestic air transport pricing regulations.
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