The second train destined for the metro line is expected to reach Vietnam by the end of this month. Among the 10 trains ordered, four would be included in the first batch to be delivered from France, MRB confirmed. Each would have four compartments, capable of carrying around 950 passengers, with a designed maximum speed of 80 kilometers per hour. … [Read more...] about Second Hanoi metro line conducts debut trial run
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Hanoi authorities propose VND65trn for Metro Line 5
The estimated cost is over VND65trn (USD2.7bn), of which VND24.8trn (USD1bn) are construction cost and VND16.6trn (USD713m) are equipment cost. The city will spend VND15trn (USD644m) from the city's budget, VND18trn (USD773m) to VND20trn from divestment from state-owned enterprises, VND10trn (USD430m) from government bonds and the rest from loans … [Read more...] about Hanoi authorities propose VND65trn for Metro Line 5
Hanoi’s tourism lost $3.6 billion in 2020 amid Covid-19 crisis
Inbound, outbound travelers may need compulsory Covid-19 insurance Travel firms have suggested making Covid-19 insurance compulsory for all inbound and outbound travelers as one of the solutions Vietnam needs to apply after it receives foreign travelers again. … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s tourism lost $3.6 billion in 2020 amid Covid-19 crisis
Car rental services in Hanoi faces low demand
According to the providers, rental charges this year have dropped to VND500,000 (USD21.5) from VND2m a day while in previous years, the prices usually went up. They still have customers who have already booked for the 23rd to 30th lunar December but the number has dropped significantly. In previous years, customers had to book cars before the New Year. Pham Viet Manh, a provider in Bac Tu Liem District, said, "Families who want to return to their hometowns for Tet often rent cars. This year’s holiday is long so we offered seven to 10-day packages that cost VND12m (USD518) to VND22.5m. But there are only a few customers. I hope travelling will return to normal soon or else transportation businesses may go bankrupt." In addition, many companies have coaches to bring their employees to their hometowns. Additional passenger buses and trains were also added to meet demands so there are not many customers left. Overseas Vietnamese are also a part of their customer base and they … [Read more...] about Car rental services in Hanoi faces low demand
Hanoi Capital High Command meets former municipal leaders
The meeting saw the participation of Secretary of the Hanoi municipal Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh, Commander of the Hanoi Capital High Command Major General Nguyen Quoc Duyet, and other leaders. … [Read more...] about Hanoi Capital High Command meets former municipal leaders