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The Sai Gon river bus, launched with fanfare two years ago in Ho Chi Minh City, has not proved to be popular with commuters.

Work on Phan Thiet Airport, which will be used for both civil and military purposes, in the south central province of Binh Thuan is set to begin in 2020.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has sought approval from the People’s Committee for a public bicycle rental service.

Ho Chi Minh City's authorities are planning to complete or start key transport infrastructure projects this year in an aim to reduce traffic congestion and develop connections between the city and neighbouring provinces.

A master plan to streamline the central Government by trimming down ministries will be developed and determined in 2020, according to Minister of Home Affairs Le Vinh Tan.

Noted for its vast mangrove forests, pure air and wildlife sanctuaries, the coastal district of Can Gio and its Mangrove Biosphere Reserve is a perfect weekend break from the frenzied activity of the country's big cities.

HCM City and aviation authorities have taken measures to ensure security at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and ease congestion in and around it during the Tet (Lunar New Year) rush.

HCM City hopes to reduce traffic accidents, fatalities and injuries by 5-10 percent this year, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong, who is also head of the city Traffic Safety Board.

Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Transport has asked the municipal People’s Committee to outline plans for investment in public transport in new residential areas, including new bus lanes, in an aim to reduce traffic congestion.

Hanoi has planned to organise flower markets at 51 locations across all its districts to meet the demands for shopping and entertainment on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2020.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Transport plans to open public bidding for bus routes next year following regulations in a decree issued earlier this year.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City will add flights, check-in counters and enhance airport security during the upcoming Tet holiday (Lunar New Year), which falls on January 25.

The Directorate for Roads of Vietnam (DRVN) has called on various agencies to fulfill their responsibility for maintaining transport projects on national highways and expressways at the end of the year.

The northern province of Vinh Phuc plans to invest 190 billion VND (8.2 million USD) in upgrading old bridges and building new ones crossing 34 canals.

Hanoi plans to build ten more pedestrian bridges in crowded streets in the inner city in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion and ensure safety.

With cruise ships visiting Ba Ria – Vung Tau having to dock at cargo ports, the southern province plans to build a new facility to serve cruise ships that bring cash-rich tourists to its shores.

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh has decided to invest in seven major transport projects to promote its socio-economic development in the period of 2020-2022.

Ho Chi Minh City needs to invest more than 83.06 trillion VND (3.58 billion USD) in transport infrastructure in 2021 – 25.

The Hanoi Department of Transport is building a plan to ban all vehicles operating in nine streets around Hoan Kiem Lake within one month with the hope of expanding the city pedestrian zone.

Hanoi is mulling two different options to restrict the use of motorbikes in the city before the 2030 ban.