The estimated cost of the project is put at more than VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (US$66.7 billion), coming from the State budget allocated over multiple mid-term investment planning periods, along with other legal sources.
The estimated cost of the project is put at more than VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (US$66.7 billion), coming from the State budget allocated over multiple mid-term investment planning periods, along with other legal sources.
The Ministry of Transport is pushing investors and contractors to speed up construction on the North-South Expressway, with a goal of completing 3,000km by 2025.
The North-South high-speed railway project has a total investment of VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (US$67 billion), making it the largest infrastructure investment in Việt Nam's history.
The Hazel Food Market in Pretoria, South Africa went vibrant with the celebration of the second Vietnamese Pho Day on December 7, drawing enthusiastic crowds.
A cultural and art exchange between Lâm Đồng Province's Đà Lạt City and Chuncheon city of the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Gangwon Province took place in the Vietnamese Central Highlands locality on December 4.
South Korean authorities are extracting images from the CCTV system to find the whereabouts of the group of 38 Vietnamese tourists after they lost contact and disappeared at the last scheduled sightseeing spot on November 17. These people will be considered illegal residents after December 14, when the 30-day visa-free stay ends.
The Asia Tourism Development Institute (ATI) and the Korea Tourism Management Association have organised a conference in Hà Nội to promote tourism, trade, and education cooperation between Việt Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).
A seminar to discuss opportunities and challenges for Vietnamese businesses in joining the North-South high-speed railway project was held in Hanoi on November 19, attracting the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Transport and businesses.
The Government has recently submitted to the National Assembly a proposal, with many specific policies, for investment in the North-South high-speed railway project.
The government has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly for a special mechanism to implement the North-South high-speed rail project, aimed at meeting the increasing transportation demand and improving the national transport infrastructure.
Eleven component projects of the 2017-2020 North-South expressway, including rest areas, are still missing after the route being opened to traffic for more than a year.
The Ministry of Transport proposes a design speed of 350 km/h, a total length of 1,541 km, twin tracks, a gauge of 1,435 mm, and an estimated cost of US$67.34 billion for the mega project.
The Việt Nam Film Development Association (VFDA) and the People's Committees of Đà Nẵng, Ninh Bình, Phú Yên and Quảng Ninh Cities and Provinces jointly organised activities to promote Vietnamese cinema at the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea.
A Việt Nam Phở Festival was held in Seoul on October 5 -6, aiming to further promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the people of Việt Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 5 chaired a meeting on implementation of the North-South high-speed rail project and other rail projects connecting Vietnam and China.
A hát bội (classical drama) art troupe from the ancient town of Hội An is performing in the International Mask Arts & Culture Organisation (IMACO) in Andong City, Gyeongsangbuk, Korea in exchanging multi-culture and arts among 25 countries in the world at the event.
The ticket prices will be categorised into three tiers, reflecting different target demographics and levels of comfort to accommodate passengers’ budgets and attract ridership.
