VietNamNet Bridge – Holiday spirit seems to be in short supply at the Ministry of Transport (MoT), as the body has rejected a proposal to waive road tolls for the first three days of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Professor Dr Duong Anh Son from the HCM City University of Economics and Law speaks to the newspaper Tuoi Tre (Youth) about some key aspects of work to turn the City into a smart city

 The Government has agreed on suspending the collection of the controversial road maintenance fees from motorbike users starting in 2016 after public criticism said the fee was unfair.

 In a plan sent to the HCMC People’s Council early this week, the HCMC government proposes fining motorcycle owners who do not pay the road maintenance fee.

VietNamNet Bridge - 2012 is considered a very "hot" year for the transport sector. Many policies grasped special public interest when they were proposed or implemented.

Economic crisis hits 60% of SMEs; Transport companies rail at road fee; HCM City strengthens focus on hi-tech agriculture; Power firm shakeup ticked; Reclaimed Mekong land is top producer