Vietnam is becoming a powerhouse for business and enterprise and this has led to huge demand for transportation services. From roads to rail to ships to aeroplanes there are a multitude of ways of moving people and products around Vietnam

This section covers: aviation, shipping, and road and rail transport and associated services.

Vietnam Airlines’ Vietnamese pilots to receive a pay rise

the-shiv September 22, 2023

A ‘salary fund’ has been approved for Vietnam Airlines that will be used to close the gap between local pilots and foreign pilots working for the national carrier. Currently, Vietnamese pilots are paid less than half of their foreign counterparts, Vietnam News is reporting. It’s not clear from the article

China has expressed an interest in investing in more infrastructure in Vietnam

the-shiv September 20, 2023

The China Railway Group and Power Construction Corporation of China have said they are interested in investing in more railway infrastructure in Vietnam, according to VN Express. Specifically mentioned were the North-South and the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railways. Of note: China’s track record (excuse the pun) with infrastructure projects in

Proposed increase in Vietnam container handling fees falls short of industry demands

the-shiv September 19, 2023

Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport has proposed a 10 percent increase in container handling fees at Vietnam’s ports, according to Vietnam News. Key industry groups, however, requested an increase of about 15 to 20 percent per year back in March. These groups claim that Vietnam’s seaports are running at a collective

Car sales drop in Vietnam in August partly because it’s ghost month

the-shiv September 18, 2023

Car sales in Vietnam were down 9 percent in August according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) and reported by Vietnam News. The outlet notes a broader economic downturn and constraints on consumer spending are part of the reason, but also that these numbers coincide with the month of

Boeing encourages Korean, Japanese suppliers to add VN to their supply chains

the-shiv September 15, 2023

Boeing’s supply chain development director for Southeast Asia, Maxime Dourdan, told a forum Wednesday that it was encouraging its tier 1 and 2 suppliers in Korea and Japan to consider utilising Vietnamese suppliers for tier 3 and 4 parts and components, The Investor is reporting. Eds note: The timing on

Japanese expert leaves BOD of Bamboo Airways

the-shiv September 14, 2023

Japan’s Oshima Hideki, formerly the Deputy General Director of Japan Airlines took on the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors at Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways in June. He has since resigned, and is now likely to be removed from the BOD tomorrow, according to VN Express. Why it matters:

Vietnam 5th cheapest country to charge an EV but…

the-shiv September 13, 2023

Vietnam is the fifth cheapest place to charge an EV according to Compare the Market as reported in Doanh Nhan Saigon. However, this flex should come with one big caveat–Electricity prices are regulated by the government in Vietnam which has led to supply issues per this analysis from the-shiv. Ergo,

Vietnam Airlines to sign deal for 50 Boeing 737 Max

the-shiv September 11, 2023

Vietnam Airlines is considering a US$10 billion deal with Boeing for 50 737 Max aircraft, VN Express is reporting. The article says that the deal will see the national carrier replace its ageing fleet of A321 aircraft. There is no mention in the article of the two fatal crashes involving

Foreign investment association chairman comments on VN’s high-speed rail project

the-shiv August 30, 2023

The Investor is carrying an interview with Mai Nguyen, chairman of Vietnam’s Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE) in which he discusses a proposed US$58 billion high-speed rail project connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. He says that the 2,070 kilometres will be completed by 2035–or in about 12

Vietnam Airlines kicks AGM can down road

the-shiv August 22, 2023

Vietnam Airlines has postponed its AGM until October, VN Express is reporting. Listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange the airline has been struggling to recover from COVID-19. It is still yet to disclose its 2022 annual report or 2023 half-year report. Under the Enterprise Law companies have four