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Hanoi’s proposal to collect fees from cars entering inner city raises concerns

Hanoi is considering setting up 87 toll collection stations in an effort to restrict the number of cars entering the inner city.

The way out for Hanoi’s railways

Hundreds of trains have been left vacant, thousands of railway workers work perfunctory, and millions of people inch meter by meter on jammed roads from the suburbs to the city center.

Parking lots still a pressing problem for Hanoi

It’s only the beginning of the morning but the parking lots on Phuong Mai street in Hanoi are full.

Vietnam allows Japan to open consulate general in Da Nang

Vietnam has approved Japan’s proposal to open a consular general in the central city of Da Nang, the biggest city in Central Vietnam, after a meeting between the countries’ top diplomats this week.

IFC helps HCM City in smart urban building

HCM City hopes that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will continue to help the city deal with challenges in urban transport, infrastructure construction and waste treatment, thus ensuring sustainable development.