Investment in improving and maintaining the inland waterway transport infrastructure network is a strategic priority recommended by the World Bank to better connect inland areas to seaports to facilitate export activities.

A group of young transport workers has released a free application connecting cargo owners and ship owners. They quit transport jobs paying high salaries to develop the application for cargo owners and shippers, 

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City expects to launch the first river bus route as soon as early July, connecting the Bach Dang Wharf in District 1 with Thu Duc District, 

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport has unveiled a slew of incentives for private enterprises committed to inland waterway transport projects, including a 50% loan interest subsidy and a 30% land rent reduction.