Public transport ridership in Ho Chi Minh City has surged to 340,000 trips per day this March as commuters switch to the metro and buses to offset rising fuel prices caused by conflicts in the Middle East.
VOV.VN - The European Union (EU) will invest EUR560 million in sustainable transport and clean energy to create jobs, boost sustainable economic growth, and reduce pollution in Vietnam, in line with the EU Global Gateway strategy.
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 19 signed a directive to strengthen energy efficiency, promote the energy transition and accelerate the development of electric transport in Vietnam.
The Ministry of Construction has proposed a range of measures to stabilise transport operations and logistics costs, as conflict in the Middle East is disrupting international aviation and shipping routes and pushing up global fuel prices.
The Ho Chi Minh City Management Centre of Public Transport under the municipal Department of Construction launched a public electric bicycle service on March 15, marking a new step in efforts to expand green urban mobility.
VOV.VN - Recent fluctuations in fuel prices have raised travel costs, leading many people in major cities to adjust their commuting habits.
The Cai Mep – Thi Vai port cluster has recorded strong growth in the opening weeks of 2026, buoyed by expanding international shipping routes and improved infrastructure connectivity.
Vietnam and Greece have agreed to promote the opening of agricultural markets and enhance cooperation in maritime transport and logistics, aiming to further tap the potential of bilateral trade ties.
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 5 chaired the 24th meeting of the State Steering Committee for national key transport projects, calling for stronger efforts to accelerate the development of major infrastructure works across the country.
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is exerting significant pressure on the global economy, disrupting maritime transport and weighing on international trade flows.