Largest earthquake in 20 years shakes New York City
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook the New York City metropolitan area, startling residents who expressed confusion over this rare event.
Vietnam Shuts Down 2G Network: Following Proper Procedures and Benefitting Users
As of March 1st, 2024, mobile phones in Vietnam that only support 2G technology and are not on the approved certification list published by the Telecommunications Quality Testing Center will no longer be allowed to access the network. This marks another major step in Vietnam's process of shutting
Chinese enterprises want to build Vietnam's North-South high-speed railway
The representative of China Transport Construction Group wishes to participate in investing in the construction of the North-South high-speed railway and many important traffic projects in Vietnam.
Hydroelectric reservoirs above extremely low levels
HCMC – Water levels of hydroelectric reservoirs in northern Vietnam have improved, backed by sustainable water flows, reported the local media. On June 27, all hydropower plants in the north, including Tuyen Quang, Son La, Lai Chau, and Hoa Binh, reported their reservoirs ranging from eight to 22
Can Gio transshipment port expected to generate VND40 trillion annually
HCMC – The Can Gio international transshipment port project in Can Gio District, HCMC is expected to contribute annual revenue of VND34 trillion to VND40 trillion to the State budget, according to the HCMC Department of Transport. The estimate is part of a study conducted for the Can Gio port
Work begins on Beltway 4 in Hanoi
HCMC – Work has begun on the Beltway No. 4 project in the Hanoi City region, which will connect the capital and neighboring provinces. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday (June 25), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said, “Vietnam has made significant strides in expressway development.
Hanoi to start work on Beltway 4 this weekend
HCMC – The Government has announced that the construction of Beltway 4 in Hanoi City will begin on June 25, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Beltway 4 project will take place at four different locations. The first location is at the interchange between Beltway
New 500 kV power line planned for northern region
HCMC – Vietnam will start building a new 500 kV power transmission line in 2025 to provide additional power for the northern region, said the Central Vietnam Power Projects Management Board. This project will facilitate the transmission of electricity from the southern and central regions to the
HCMC to use seaport fee revenue for key projects
HCMC – HCMC will use seaport infrastructure fee revenue to fund three major infrastructure projects in Thu Duc City. Tran Quang Lam, director of the HCMC Department of Transport, said on June 20 that VND2,700 billion would be sourced from seaport infrastructure fee collections to develop My Thuy
NA approves major road project in Khanh Hoa
HCMC – The National Assembly has approved a road project worth nearly VND2 trillion in Khanh Hoa Province to improve its connectivity with Lam Dong and Ninh Thuan. The majority of deputies present at the National Assembly session this morning, June 20, voted in favor of the project. The road will