Feasibility

Highway expansion may be wasteful, unfeasible: experts

Commenting on the US$6 billion project for expanding the entire National Highway 1A, one expert warns it may be a huge waste, while another wonders whether it is feasible

Proposal to reduce traffic congestion

The Ministry of Transport has made a proposal to the Government to adjust work and school hours in a drastic move to curb chronic congestion on Ha Noi's streets.

Elevated road projects in city grind to a halt

HCMC – A major scheme to complete construction of four elevated roads in HCMC by 2020 has almost stalled as all the planned roads must be rerouted while investors are still in the preliminary stage of preparation, according to the city’s Department of Transport.

More boys than girls

Doubts have been cast on the feasibility of targets set for a new programme in Viet Nam to control the imbalance of the sexes at birth.

Japan to join railway projects in 3 Asian nations-Nikkei

Japan will partner with Keihan Electric Railway Co and others for railway projects in Vietnam, Mongolia and Indonesia

Bullet train gets a second look

The Ministry of Transport is conducting a new feasibility study for the construction of North-South Express Railway, with a focus on two initial sections – Hanoi - Vinh and HCM City - Nha Trang. The study has been initiated after the National Assembly last June rejected the complete 1,570km North-South Express Railway project, saying the cost of 55.85 billion USD was prohibitive.

Bullet train gets a second look

The Ministry of Transport is conducting a new feasibility study for the construction of North-South Express Railway, with a focus on two initial sections – Ha Noi - Vinh and HCM City - Nha Trang.

Japan suggests cooperaton on high-speed railroad

Japan has proposed that it cooperates with Vietnam in making plans for two high-speed railway routes, Vietnam Railways has said.

Feasibility studies begin on inter-city express rail links

Transport ministry has asked JICA to conduct studies on two portions of an express-railway linking Hanoi with Vinh City and HCMC-Nha Trang

Feasibility studies begin on inter-city express rail links

Transport ministry has asked JICA to conduct studies on two portions of an express-railway linking Hanoi with Vinh City and HCMC-Nha Trang

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Art auction to aid cleft palate surgery for kids

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