More than 80 percent of respondents surveyed about the proposed train design for the city’s metro line 3 rated the plans highly and over 90 percent of them said they would love to try the new means of transport when the metro line is officially operational.
The rate of delayed or cancelled flights operated by domestic airlines in the first eight months of the year was lower than the world average of 25 percent.
The rate of delayed or cancelled flights operated by domestic airlines in the first eight months of the year was lower than the world average of 25 percent.
Vietnamese carrier, including Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar Pacific, and Vasco, operated a total of 150,010 flights in the first half of this year, up 9 percent year-on-year, reported the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
As many as 2,665 flights, or 11.1 percent, were delayed or cancelled in January, a positive sign reflecting recent efforts of the aviation industry to improve the flight punctuality.
Domestic Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar Pacific and Vasco in October together operated 18,392 flights on time, accounting for 89.4 percent of the total flights, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV).
The on-time performance record of domestic Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar Pacific and Vasco in Sep was 17,624 flights, or 86.3 percent of the total flights, up 1.6 points year on year
The 2,500 year-old board game of Go has become more and more popular in Vietnam, partly thanks to Go clubs which gather Go lovers from every social strata.
A music video featuring breathtaking views of Vietnam and sweet violin melodies is the result of Korean musician Ko Jmi’s seven years living in Vietnam.
Deputies of the National Assembly (NA) on November 4 said that statistical data must be built on factors such as accuracy, entirety, punctuality and transparency.
The capital city of Hanoi will issue bonds worth 3 trillion VND
(142.86 million USD) later this month to raise funds for its traffic
infrastructure development from 2014 to 2015.
Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang has asked the railway sector to
create a more “friendly” face for itself along with accelerating
renovations to meet requirements of industrialisation and modernisation.
The Ministry of Transport has again proposed limiting personal vehicles
in Vietnam's major cities through increased parking fees, in addition to
a congestion charge for vehicles entering city centres. This has caused
concern from experts and the public alike, with many noting that the
long-term plan must be to develop public transportation so there is less
need for personal vehicles.
The Japanese market is one that carries high potential for Vietnamese
firms, but it is also a challenging one, speakers said at a conference
held on Sept. 15 in HCM City.
Faster passenger and cargo trains that
operate with a high degree of punctuality and safety will be the focus
of Vietnam Railway Corporation as it works hard to meet the 2020
expansion targets set by the Prime Minister, senior industry officials
say.
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