The Government Office has issued Official Dispatch No. 11701 on November 28, conveying Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha’s directive regarding the review of regulations on the roadmap for implementing QCVN standards on emissions for motorcycles and scooters in traffic.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will implement emission inspections for motorcycles and scooters earlier than other localities.
In response to the proposal from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment regarding the issuance of regulations on the roadmap for applying national technical standards on emissions for motorcycles and scooters in road traffic, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has tasked the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment with taking the lead. They are to coordinate with relevant ministries, agencies, and local authorities, including the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Science and Technology, People’s Committees of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, to thoroughly review the draft Decision, ensuring its feasibility.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the draft Decision should clarify the following: the issuance of this Decision before the promulgation of national technical standards on emissions for motorcycles and scooters in road traffic; solutions for organizing the inspection and certification of motorcycles and scooters to meet the emission levels specified in this Decision; inspection, control, and penalty measures for violations related to emission compliance in traffic; and the policy’s impact on citizens and businesses, particularly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. A report is to be submitted to the Prime Minister by December 15, 2025.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Implement Motorcycle Emission Inspections Earlier
Previously, the draft roadmap outlined the start dates for emission inspections of circulating motorcycles and scooters: January 1, 2027, for vehicles in the two central municipalities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
January 1, 2028, for vehicles in the remaining four central municipalities: Haiphong, Da Nang, Can Tho, and Hue.
January 1, 2030, for vehicles in other provinces and cities. Depending on actual conditions, these provinces and cities may set earlier deadlines…
Motorcycles and scooters in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must meet emission standards of Level 2 or higher from January 1, 2032.
Motorcycles and scooters entering the “low emission zone” in Hanoi, as defined by the Capital Law, must comply with emission regulations as per the resolution of the People’s Council.
Proposed Policy to Support Citizens in Adopting Green Transportation by January 31, 2026
Vice Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has tasked the Ministry of Construction with leading a collaborative effort alongside relevant ministries, agencies, and the People’s Committees of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Their mission is to consult experts, scientists, and draw on the experiences of advanced nations in developing public transportation systems and promoting the use of eco-friendly vehicles among citizens.
Latest Updates on the North-South High-Speed Railway in Vietnam
The Ministry of Construction has collaborated with the Ministry of Science and Technology to develop and finalize drafts of 37 Vietnamese standards, aligning them with international ISO standards. These standards are general in nature and do not directly pertain to the core technologies of high-speed rail systems.
Issuance of 37 Vietnamese National Standards (TCVN) for High-Speed Rail by October 30th
On the morning of October 21st, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired a meeting to review reports on the issuance of standards, criteria, and related content for the high-speed railway project along the North-South axis.
Unified Land Database: Ensuring Accuracy, Completeness, Cleanliness, and Real-Time Updates
Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà emphasized that the land database is a critical national database, yet its development, management, and operation remain limited and inconsistent due to insufficient and unreliable data. Therefore, the land database project must clearly define its objectives and ensure the collection of data that is “accurate, complete, clean, and up-to-date.”
Cracking Down on Unregulated Parking Lots: Hanoi Intensifies Inspections and Enforcement
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has instructed the Hanoi People’s Committee to thoroughly review and take strict action against parking lots and vehicle custodial services currently operating on vacant land not designated within the official parking lot and station planning framework.
