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WB suggests five pillars for Việt Nam’s electric transport plans

Post-2035, personal cars are projected to dominate Việt Nam’s transportation landscape.

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WB report recommends pathways for transitioning to electric mobility in Vietnam
Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) and decarbonising Vietnam’s transport sector requires systematic policy coupled with investment across five key areas, according to a new report released by the World Bank (WB) at a launch event in Hanoi on November 22.
Donation helps improve care for children and women
Lifestart Foundation, an Australian organisation dedicated to empowering disadvantaged children, has delivered advanced medical equipment, fresh milk, furniture and children’s books worth VNĐ1.82 billion to Đà Nẵng City Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital.

Health experts call for further efforts to raise awareness against AMR threat
Health experts called for more efforts to raise awareness and action against the growing threat of AMR at a meeting to celebrate World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week.
Vietnam Airlines Group adds over 650,000 seats for 2025 Lunar New Year
Vietnam Airlines Group, which comprises of Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO), has announced an additional capacity of over 650,000 seats, equivalent to nearly more than 3,000 flights, for the peak Lunar New Year (Tet) season from January 13 to February 12, 2025.
Aviation stocks waiting for takeoff as businesses soar
The aviation sector in Vietnam has witnessed impressive business results in the third quarter of 2024, driven by a recovery in tourism and increased air travel demand.
Vietnam promotes cultural heritage values for sustainable future
Vietnam’s over-4,000-year history has woven a tapestry of cultural treasure across the country, representing more than just the nation’s soul but emerging as a powerful catalyst for sustainable development. Amidst rapid globalisation and urbanisation, preserving and promoting the cultural wealth has never been more critical.

Đắc Lắk Province - Bright spot in housing programme implementation for ethnic minorities
The province of Đắk Lắk has completed its largest housing project to date, aimed at supporting poor households, families with special policies and ethnic minority communities.
World Bank outlines path for Vietnam to reach high income status
The World Bank (WB) has released a report which explores how Vietnam can upgrade its participation in global value chains to become a high-income country by 2045.
HCM City announces fares for its Metro Line 1
According to the committee, single-trip tickets for Metro Line 1 are priced between VNĐ7,000 and VNĐ20,000 for cash payments, depending on the distance travelled.
Thai packaging giant takes 30-year lease for largest ready-built factory in VN
Thantawan Industry Public Company Limited, a leading plastic bag and straw manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience in Thailand, officially took out a landmark 30-year lease for a ready-built factory at Phuoc Dong Industrial Park, the southern province of Tay Ninh.
Vietnam, Cambodia poised for extensive bilateral trade opportunities
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to Cambodia, combined with his participation in the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and 11th Plenary Session of International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP), promises to unlock new cooperation opportunities between the two nations.
First Vietnam Dialogue opens new avenues for Vietnam-Germany cooperation
The first Vietnam Dialogue, a thematic forum on capital investment in Vietnam, convened on November 19 in Frankfurt, Germany, bringing together Vietnamese and German enterprises in banking, capital management, and financial technology.
HCM City announces official fares for its Metro Line 1
According to the committee, single-trip tickets for Metro Line 1 are priced between VNĐ7,000 and VNĐ20,000 for cash payments, depending on the distance travelled.
Helmets given to kids for a safer tomorrow
The organisers called for stronger public response and urged parents and adults in Việt Nam to put helmets on their children whenever they travel on motorcycles
UNICEF calls for stronger climate action on World Children's Day
The report 'State of the World’s Children 2024: The Future of Childhood in a Changing World' warns that the future of childhood hangs in the balance unless urgent action is taken to safeguard children’s rights in a changing world.
60 countries worldwide to gather in 2024 International Food Festival
The Service Department for Diplomatic Corps under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided information about the 2024 International Food Festival at a program meeting with the press on November 21.
First Vietnamese speaking contest held for university students in Thailand
Srinakharinwirot University has hosted a Vietnamese speaking contest for university students in Thailand to promote and spread the Vietnamese language here.
Seminar discusses addressing obstacles for social housing development in HCMC
A seminar entitled ‘Social Housing: Breakthrough from New Policies’ was convened to discuss addressing obstacles to facilitate social housing development in Ho Chi Minh City on November 21.
Ba Vì sets a new standard for green countryside
Nestled on the outskirts of Hà Nội, Ba Vì District is turning heads with its vibrant rural transformation, driven by an initiative that has brought its communities together under a common goal: creating a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful countryside.
HCM City approves new regulations for agricultural infrastructure
The HCM City People's Committee has recently issued a decision on the use of agricultural land for constructing facilities serving agricultural production in the city.
Việt Nam-UK Institute plans for an international university
The Việt Nam-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK) under the Đà Nẵng University will be turned into an international university – a key base of the Đà Nẵng University – in the 2030-50 Master Plan.

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