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More helicopters take flight to transport relief packages for flood victims

In addition to transporting relief supplies, the helicopter's crew are prepared to deliver emergency services in case they encounter people in distress needing assistance.

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Festival to transport children to realms of dreams and aspirational futures
According to the organisers, the festival’s activities will transport children to realms of dreams, magical narratives and future aspirations. In doing so, they will play a vital role in shaping Vietnamese character and safeguarding our cherished national cultural identity.
Ministry of Transport proposes new categorisation of railways
Vietnam Railway Corporation (VRC) currently oversees a vast network of railways, spanning more than 3,100 km and serving 297 stations.

Transport Ministry to implement measures to stabilise domestic airfares
The Ministry of Transport is taking steps to stabilise currently elevated domestic airfares.
Int’l organizations commit to supporting Vietnam in green transportation
Many international organizations are committed to supporting Vietnam in developing green transportation at a seminar held by the Ministry of Transportation on August 21.
Vietnamese culture promoted at Đà Nẵng airport
The art programme 'Heritage Road' will contribute significantly to preserving and further promoting local culture to international visitors.
Ministry of Transport seeks to 'cool down' airfares to southern island Côn Đảo
After Bamboo Airways suspended its Hà Nội-Côn Đảo route using Embraer aircraft for restructuring purposes, only VASCO (a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines) is currently operating on routes connecting Côn Đảo with HCM City with a frequency of 16 round trips per day, and the Côn Đảo-Cần Thơ route with a frequency of five round trips per week.

Nội Bài Airport staff sentenced to prison for helping transport endangered animal parts
Five former employees of the Nội Bài International Airport were sentenced to a maximum of nine years in prison by the Hà Nội People's Court on Tuesday, for violating regulations on the protection of endangered, precious and rare animals.
Government leader visits key transport facilities in HCM City
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on August 10 attended a ceremony marking the completion of a bidding package of the project building a road linking Trần Quốc Hoàn and Cộng Hòa roads, and examined the construction of Terminal T3 of Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in Hồ Chí Minh City.
Government leader visits key transport facilities in HCM City
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on August 10 attended a ceremony marking the completion of a bidding package of the project building a road linking Trần Quốc Hoàn and Cộng Hòa roads, and examined the construction of Terminal T3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Hồ Chí Minh City.
PM orders relevant ministries, agencies expedite major transport projects' progress
Specifically, the relevant ministries and agencies were required to provide detailed reports on the implementation of their tasks, highlighting any shortcomings, and difficulties and offer up solutions.
Mekong Delta strives to secure inland waterway traffic safety
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta, which comprises 12 provinces and Cần Thơ City, has a dense river and canal network, which plays a major role in transporting people and goods.
Đà Nẵng plans for a number of large transport projects
Đà Nẵng City plans to realise a number of major infrastructure projects including building a bridge across the Hàn River and building tunnels through the airport, said the municipal people’s committee.
HCM City accelerates major transport infrastructure projects
HCM City has accelerated a series of key infrastructure projects to put them into operation soon.
Vietjet reaches agreement to enhance Vietnam-Laos air transport connectivity
Vietnamese airline Vietjet and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Laos on July 11 announced an agreement to boost air transport connectivity between Vietnam and Laos.
Northern provinces discuss cross-border transport cooperation with China
Representatives from the Vietnamese provinces of Lao Cai, Ha Giang, Lai Chau and Dien Bien on July 10 attended a meeting with their counterparts from China’s Yunnan province to discuss transport cooperation between the two sides.
Developing EV charging stations crucial for promoting green transport: Insiders
Developing charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) is an important part of the country’s scheme to promote the use of EVs in Vietnam to build a green transport system, according to insiders.
Vietnam announces new container loading costs with regional variations
The Ministry of Transport has just issued a price framework for container loading and unloading services at Vietnamese seaports according to each port area.
Transport sector sees growth for the first half this year: MoT
According to the ministry, all transport sectors saw growth, with significant progress in expressway construction, railway projects and maritime transport.
Responsible agencies work on mitigating impact of rising sea freight rates
Sea freight rates for containerized goods have been trending sharply upward since late May. Meanwhile, port service charges and various surcharges have not been well controlled, causing many businesses to face difficulties.
Over $9 billion needed to upgrade expressways for traffic safety
The 28 expressway projects proposed for investment include public investment projects, PPP projects and projects managed by the state-owned Vietnam Expressway Corporation.
Ministry asks agencies, airlines to strictly tighten price control of tickets
The Ministry of Transport has just requested the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), the Transport Development and Strategy Institute, and airlines to enhance state management and have price control measures to reduce airfare costs.

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