transport & Infrastructure
The Transport & Infrastructure category covers road, rail, air, and maritime transport systems, as well as urban development and investment in public infrastructure. It explores government policies, major infrastructure projects, and sustainability initiatives, providing insights into supply chain efficiency, economic growth, and smart city development.
Vietnam Airports 2026: Foreign Ownership Limits, Main Airports & More
Vietnam’s airports have been a critical component in Vietnam’s economic development. They are the main entry point for most foreign investors, they facilitate millions of dollars of trade via air freight every day, and they have commanded huge amounts of public investment spurring the country’s economic growth. But Vietnam’s key airports are near, if not over capacity, and expansions are sorely needed. This, however, will take huge amounts of money as well as expertise and support. With this in mind, this guide runs through Vietnam airports, including their needs and development plans…
Logistics in Vietnam 2026: Shipping, Ports, Customs & Warehousing
Logistics in Vietnam are becoming more and more important to Vietnam’s economy. This is in line with booming international trade, the result of a myriad of free trade agreements combined with an abundance of low-cost labour, and generous tax incentives. This article explores this growing sector.
Freight Forwarding in Vietnam 2026: Key Players, Processes & Regulations
Freight forwarding in Vietnam plays a critical role in facilitating international trade and logistics in Vietnam, serving as a key connector between manufacturers, exporters, and global markets–with its strategic location in Southeast Asia and a rapidly expanding infrastructure network, Vietnam has become an important hub for freight forwarding services.
AMRO’s Vietnam Infrastructure Report March 2026: Key Takeaways
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office published an analytical note on March 4 looking at Vietnam’s infrastructure needs and ambitions. Here are the key takeaways.
Vietnam Seaports 2026: Key Players, Regulations & Development Plans
Vietnam’s seaports, like Vietnam’s airports, have been a critical component to logistics in Vietnam and subsequently in Vietnam’s economic development. They are the main entry point for most foreign imports and the main exit point for most manufactured goods made in Vietnam. As such they facilitate millions of dollars of…
Vietnam’s Aviation Industry 2026: Growth, Key Players, Foreign Ownership, & More
Vietnam’s aviation industry has grown quickly, driven by a rising middle class and increasing demand for both domestic and international travel. Key players, including national carriers and low-cost airlines, are competing to offer diverse services while maintaining affordability. That said, the industry has not yet fully recovered from COVID border closures and it still may have some way to go yet.
Last-Mile Delivery in Vietnam 2026: Market, Challenges & Trends
The last-mile delivery sector in Vietnam is undergoing rapid transformation driven by the e-commerce boom and evolving consumer expectations. Despite challenges such as infrastructure limitations, high costs, and logistical complexities in rural areas, the industry is poised for growth through technological innovation and strategic partnerships. Emerging trends like AI-driven optimization, micro-fulfillment centres, and alternative delivery methods are shaping the future of last-mile delivery in the country.
Vietnam Land Ports for Foreign Firms 2026: Locations, Features, & More
Vietnam’s land ports have been a critical component in Vietnam’s economic development. They are the main entry point for a sizable amount of materials used in manufacturing in Vietnam. This is particularly true of its northern border with China which has become increasingly important to both China and Vietnam’s manufacturing industries as firms have sought to diversify their supply chains….
Vietnam Car Sales Tracker: July Update [data]
The June sales report of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association–the VAMA–has found that vehicle sales of the group’s members jumped 3 percent in July compared to June. Increases were seen in passenger vehicles, trucks, buses,and hybrids.
Automotive: Vietnam produces 43,200 cars in June 2025, up from 37,600 in May
Vietnam produced 43,200 cars in June 2025, up from 37,600 in May, according to preliminary data from the National Statistics Office. This brings total car production in the first six months of the year to 226,500 units.
Transport: Vietnam manufacturers urge delay to 2026 Hanoi petrol bike ban
Vietnam’s top motorcycle makers say the government’s proposed mid-2026 ban on petrol bikes in Hanoi’s inner city is too rushed and could harm low-income consumers and manufacturers alike, the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM) has said in a petition sent to the government, VN Express has reported.
Transport: Consumer sentiment toward electric motorbikes complicates Hanoi’s petrol bike phase-out
As Hanoi moves ahead with plans to ban gasoline motorbikes, electric vehicle users are facing discrimination, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory uncertainty—raising questions about the city’s readiness for a green transport transition, VN Express has reported.
Logistics: Industry digital shift in Vietnam outpacing green transition, warns YCP Vietnam’s Chi Ly
Vietnam’s shift to green logistics is lagging due to high costs and infrastructure gaps, Chi Ly, director at management consulting firm YCP Vietnam (which counts logistics firms Swisslog and TNT among its clients), has said in an article published in the Vietnam Investment Review.
Transport & infrastructure: Vietnam’s US$67 billion high-speed railway faces 140-year capital recovery, minister warns
If the Government of Vietnam were to spend US$67 billion on the proposed North-South high-speed railway, as opposed to funding the project through private investment, it could take up to 140 years to recover the initial capital, Minister of Construction, Tran Hong Minh, has said and Thanh Nien has reported.
Logistics: Vietnam, France firms team up on US$492 million Hai Phong port expansion
Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP), under the Ministry of National Defense, will partner with France’s CMA CGM to build berths 7 and 8 at Lach Huyen, Hai Phong, with operation targeted for 2028, Cafe F has reported. The deep-water project is valued at VND 12.79 trillion or US$492 million, including VND 1.92 trillion or US$73.8 million in equity from SNP and VND 10.87 trillion or US$418.2 million in mobilised capital.
Trade: Dry cargo shortage insurance claims surge in Vietnam ports
Dry cargo shortage insurance claims in Cai Mep and Phu My ports have nearly tripled between 2020 and 2024, according to Gard P&I Club and reported by Safety4Sea. Affected cargoes include soybean meal, corn, and fertilisers, with claims are generally low value but high frequency, raising cumulative risk
Public transport: Vietnam’s metro targets at risk without unified standards
Vietnam lacks a complete, harmonised framework for metro construction, making it harder to train engineers, approve designs, and maintain infrastructure over time, engineer Le Van Cuong, who consulted on Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line 1, has told VN Express. Moreover, he has warned that inconsistent standards lead to higher costs, longer build times, and difficulties in operations and maintenance.
Transport costs fall sharply in March on lower fuel prices and post-holiday demand drop
Vietnam’s transport consumer price index (CPI) fell by 1.41% in March 2025, contributing significantly to the overall decline in inflation. The drop was led by falling fuel prices and lower public transport demand following the Lunar New Year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam relaxes aircraft certification rules opening market to China, Brazil, others
Vietnam has issued a new decree broadening its aircraft import framework to allow certification from aviation authorities i nChina, Russia, Brazil, Canada, and the UK — a move expected to benefit airlines like Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet as they seek to expand their fleets, CafeF is reporting.
Vietnam’s car production increases by 152.9% in February 2025
Vietnam’s car production has experienced significant growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 37,800 cars in January 2025. In February, this figure slightly decreased to 36,900 thousand cars.
In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel prices cut, Double-digit growth target reinforced, New airport services delay approval requested, TikTok VN investment, Bybit in Vietnam, LG
In today’s Vietnam news: VN renews antidumping tariffs on Thai sugar, Power supply challenges continue, USTR tariffs forced labour, AMRO growth forecast downgrade, Foreign
In today’s Vietnam news: Fund outflows May, New HCMC airport trial operations to begin September, M&A HCMC 2026, Compensation for gas-to-electric bike switch Hanoi,
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It