Owner of public transport application BusMap becomes a member of Phenikaa Phenikaa Group has just announced a strategic investment worth 1.5 million USD, equivalent to more than 34 billion VND, in BusMap Joint Stock Company – the owner of the BusMap public transport application. With the investment and patronage of Phenikaa Group on people, systems and technology, BusMap Joint Stock Company officially became a member unit of Phenikaa Group and was renamed Phenikaa Technology Joint Stock Company. MaaS (referred to as Phenikaa MaaS) BusMap is a technology startup of a group of young technicians, led by General Director Le Yen Thanh. Since 2013, the company aims to develop a free public transport application for passengers using city buses, helping people optimize their travel journey. The application is built on the core technology of digital maps, integrated with artificial intelligence, allowing users to find the shortest travel plan with the lowest cost and time. After 7 years, BusMap has more than 2 million users, made more than 50 million trips. Sharing about this investment decision, Phenikaa Group’s representative said that it is always looking for and developing young talents, sponsoring initiatives, research and development projects for new technologies, technological innovation and startups. breakthrough, positive influence, bringing practical benefits to the community. “Phenikaa MaaS will consider the BusMap application as the core technology, the foundation for developing “personalized” applications according to the needs of each user to solve a variety of problems in life and manufacturing business. From there, Phenikaa MaaS can expand transportation products and services for businesses, organizations and communities,” said a representative of Phenikaa Group about the long-term development orientation for the unit. this new member. Phenikaa is the parent company owning 81.63% of capital Vicostone – an artificial quartz stone business listed on the HNX with a market capitalization of VND 16,864 billion. In addition to Vicostone, Phenikaa is a multi-industry economic group operating in the fields of technology; industry; scientific research; education and training. Becoming a member unit of Phenikaa Group and a part of Phenikaa Ecosystem, Phenikaa MaaS aims to expand the target customer base, not only encapsulating the inner city bus transportation service industry, but also It also expands to other areas of the public transport industry such as trains, trams, waterways, etc., thereby, strongly promoting the comprehensive digital transformation in the field of smart transportation.

VinFast electric bus during test run Not only buses, coaches should also be encouraged to use trams Air pollution and fine dust threaten people’s quality of life. Every year, Vietnam has to pay a large amount of money, about 8-10 billion USD to import gasoline. Part of this is spent on operating traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles. In addition to the proposed inner-city electric buses for application in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In Ho Chi Minh City, it is thought that the government should consider the early policy of putting electric-powered intercity passenger cars into operation in order to both exploit the superiority of electric vehicle technology, while protecting the environment and bringing a a new look for public passenger transport in the new era. The world’s two major problems, which are environmental pollution due to emissions and energy security due to the finiteness of fossil energy sources (coal, oil, gas) have gradually become urgent. Air pollution, fine dust in Vietnam has become serious with big cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, etc. Ho Chi Minh. Here, it is recorded that there are maximum number of days in a year with the most dramatic air quality index – the most polluted air in the world. In the past two years, authorities at all levels have met to discuss and direct long-term radical solutions to further strengthen the control of air pollution, including the control of carbon emissions and fine dust from the air. means of transport. And fossil energy sources are not available in all countries. Vietnam is one of the importing countries, still heavily dependent on the world’s oil (although it is also partly domestic), it is estimated that it still has to import about 8-10 billion USD per year. With zero emissions and using electricity instead of petrol, electric vehicles are said to be a breakthrough solution for Vietnam in the context of the need to strengthen air pollution control, ensure energy security and suitability. with the development trend of the world’s means of transport. Simple structure of electric vehicles compared to vehicles using internal combustion engines “Electric vehicle” (EV) is often understood as a vehicle with an electric motor drive system. From the outside, an electric car looks like a car with an internal combustion engine (petroleum car). However, except for some parts and components for sharing, about 70% of the components of the two vehicles are different. The significant difference between electric vehicles and vehicles using internal combustion engines is the number of moving parts. Electric vehicles have only one moving part, which is the electric motor (motor), while cars using internal combustion engines have tens of thousands of different parts. Important components of electric vehicles include: battery, electric motor control system, regenerative braking system and powertrain. The number of spare parts for moving parts is less than in electric cars, which leads to another important difference, which is that electric cars require less maintenance (more economical to operate) and safer. safer, in addition to the advantages of environmental protection, civilized and modern technology. Why electric cars are becoming more and more popular At the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2015 (COP 21) held in Paris (France), the participants reaffirmed their efforts to strengthen the response to climate change. The Paris Agreement announced in December 2015 has set a target to limit global temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius. This goal can only be achieved when the energy and other sectors significantly reduce emissions. greenhouse gas emissions. The transport sector accounts for about a quarter of emissions from energy-related industries. The goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to contribute to achieving the goal of reducing global warming below 02 degrees Celsius can only be achieved with a strong commitment of the transport sector. The Sustainable Development Report of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has shown that, to achieve this goal, by 2050, the world’s transport sector must contribute at least one-fifth of total greenhouse gas emissions. cuts from energy use activities. Electric cars are identified as a key factor contributing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector, increasing energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in general, encouraging the development of new energy sources and recycled energy. In the context of rapid urbanization, the development of electric cars also contributes to reducing air pollution and noise pollution in big cities. The main obstacles to the development of electric cars are the initial cost of the car and the time available between two charges of the battery. However, the recent rapid development of science and technology has shown positive signs. According to a recent report by the US electric car company Proterra, a single charge for the bus can be up and running for 650 km and the price is becoming more and more relevant to the market to ensure more competitive exploitation than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. Level of use of electric vehicles in countries around the world To date, China is the leading country in production, domestic consumption and export, with the famous electric car manufacturer BYD. In China, according to the data at the end of 2018, the total number of electric buses put into operation is over 421,000 units, Shenzhen city uses 100% of electric vehicles in public passenger transport, while Beijing and Shanghai , the utilization rate of electric buses has reached over 80%. Electric buses are increasingly popular in provinces and cities in China. Europe ranks 2nd among countries using electric vehicles with 2,250 units, the number of electric vehicles used will increase as some European countries such as the Netherlands set a target to convert and use 100% electric vehicles. (including buses, coaches plus and private cars) by 2024. The United States is also the country that is starting to shift towards using more electric vehicles. Although there are only over 300 electric buses in the United States, the number of electric buses is increasing in the near future, with the city of Los Ageles having just decided to buy 155 electric buses to serve all passenger transport activities. in this city. With the new energy policy (Green New Deal), led by many famous electric vehicle manufacturers such as Telsla, Proterra and even Apple recently announced the new Apple car electric car model, there is sure to be a boom in usage. electric vehicles in the United States under the new administration are clearly visible. For electric vehicles, environmental protection is always a top priority Why use an electric car? As mentioned above, electric vehicles are vehicles without chimneys, do not emit CO2, greenhouse gases into the environment. Therefore, the exploitation of electric vehicles in passenger transport is completely environmentally friendly, which is not controversial. Many researchers, policy makers still argue. The first is the traceable environmental issue of electric vehicles, that is, the source of electricity that electric vehicles use is clean electricity, that is, electricity using renewable energy such as solar power, wind power … or electricity from heat. Obviously, over the past time, the Government has called on businesses to invest in the production of solar power, rooftop voltage and wind power…, this electricity has been purchased by the state and connected to the national grid. Only the current supply has not met the demand and more clean electricity is needed to connect to the network. The second is the problem that the production of batteries for electric vehicles is still energy-intensive and emits a significant amount of CO2. As stated, today’s technology is evolving like crazy. As the demand for electric vehicles and batteries increases, mass production of large capacity batteries will result in better environmental control and lower loss and emissions. Here, it is a matter of deciding for the electric vehicle industry to have a direction in which to invest, cooperate and develop. When domestic manufacturers have been proactive in technology, it is possible to produce and recycle used batteries, thereby closing the production and exploitation process effectively and ensuring the problem. environment. What are the implications for passenger transport in Vietnam in the new period? Facing the environmental context, the challenge of air pollution as well as ensuring national energy security, Vietnam should consider the development of electric cars as a breakthrough policy for technology development, domestic auto industry. The introduction of electric vehicles into transport operation has really been a push to change for the progress to serve the travel needs of people and socio-economic development in the new period. The use of electric vehicles for public passenger transport is not only in the inner city as the project of electric buses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City as the media recently mentioned, but also hereby recommended that the State should have a policy to encourage the development of electric vehicles for inter-provincial passenger transport (both for fixed and non-fixed routes). To do this, the state has policies to socialize and encourage transport business owners to use electric vehicles in transport business activities; encourage businesses to invest in charging station infrastructure at rest stops, bus stations and other concentrated stops for re-energized vehicles to serve well for transport activities. In short, the policy to encourage the use of electric vehicles is a right one, in terms of both environmental protection as well as energy security. In addition to electric buses as currently proposed to be applied in the inner city of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City is also considering the application of intercity buses running on electricity. With a national electric passenger transport network being formed, improving user experience, increasing the quality of transport services, electric cars will have a good future in Vietnam, gradually replacing the traditional means of transport. fossil fuel-powered transportation.

Recently, the Ministry of Construction has issued Official Letter 1817/BXD-QHKT responding to the petitions of the voters of Hanoi city on continuing to relocate factories, production enterprises, universities and hospitals from the inner areas. to the outskirts of the city to overcome environmental pollution and traffic jams in the inner city. FOR BUILDING LIST OF WORKS NEED TO REMOVE With this issue, the Ministry of Construction said, on January 23, 2015, the Prime Minister issued Decision 130/QD-TTg on measures, relocation schedule and the use of land fund after relocation. industrial production establishments, hospitals, higher education institutions, vocational education institutions and agencies and units in the inner city of Hanoi. Accordingly, industrial production establishments, hospitals, higher education institutions, and vocational education institutions in the list need to be relocated outside the inner city with specific relocation routes and measures determined in accordance with regulations. suitable to specific conditions, locations and characteristics of each facility that needs to be relocated, ensuring feasibility; The Hanoi People’s Committee shall assume the prime responsibility for making a list, determining criteria, a roadmap and specific relocation measures for industrial production establishments, the Ministry of Education and Training shall assume the prime responsibility for implementing such relocation. Currently, for educational and training institutions, the Ministry of Health shall assume the prime responsibility for implementing medical facilities that need to be relocated outside the inner Hanoi area, and submit them to the Prime Minister for approval. Regarding the implementation of relocation of industrial production facilities in Hanoi city, the Hanoi People’s Committee has established a Steering Committee for relocation; develop a specific list of works that need to be relocated, propose the principles of grouping criteria, the order of relocation in phases in the area of ​​12 inner-city districts, determine the roadmap and organize the implementation. For the relocation of medical facilities and education and training, the Ministry of Health is implementing the planning of the network of medical facilities for the period of 2021 – 2030, with a vision to 2045 according to the tasks assigned by the Prime Minister. approved in Decision No. 648/QD-TTg dated May 18, 2020; The Ministry of Education and Training is implementing the planning of a network of higher education and pedagogical institutions for the period of 2021 – 2030, with a vision to 2050 according to the tasks approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 209/ Decision-TTg dated February 17, 2021, as a basis for implementing the next steps according to the approved plan. Regarding the implementation of relocation of industrial production facilities in Hanoi city, the Hanoi People’s Committee has established a Steering Committee for relocation; develop a specific list of works that need to be relocated, propose the principles of grouping criteria, the order of relocation in phases in the area of ​​12 inner-city districts, determine the roadmap and organize the implementation. “The relocation of factories, production enterprises, universities and hospitals from the inner city to the suburbs to overcome environmental pollution and traffic jams in the inner city of Ha Noi city. Interior is essential. However, the organization of implementation from planning stage, relocation project to implementation organization is still slow due to many reasons. “Due to changes in guidelines, related policies and laws affecting the progress of planning and relocation projects; the implementation process faced many difficulties in mobilizing resources and allocating capital for implementation. while relocation requires huge budget capital; the initiative and coordination of relevant agencies is not high…”, according to the document of the Ministry of Construction. The document of the Ministry of Construction also said: In order to well perform the tasks assigned by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 130/QD-TTg dated January 23, 2015, relevant ministries, branches and localities need to promote the progress of making sectoral plans, determining the list of establishments that need to be relocated, the roadmap and implementation measures; propose necessary supporting mechanisms and policies. HOA LAC URBAN zoning is in progress With its responsibility, the Ministry of Construction focuses on perfecting the system of legal documents on construction to create a legal corridor in the management and implementation according to the planning, meeting the actual requirements. ; strengthen coordination with ministries, branches and People’s Committees of provinces in the Capital region in the implementation process; guide and inspect the implementation of legal provisions on construction to promptly detect shortcomings and limitations to propose competent authorities to adjust or adjust according to their competence legal documents, meet development requirements and actual conditions and situations. At the same time, coordinate with localities to organize the implementation of the construction planning of the Hanoi Capital region approved by the Prime Minister in order to effectively allocate investment and development resources; creating regional spatial linkages, sharing functions among cities in the region, creating motivation and attraction for satellite cities, exploiting the potential of central cities to reduce pressure on population growth. study in the big city. Also related to planning, voters asked the Government to direct ministries and branches to soon implement and complete the formulation and approval of zoning planning, detailed planning of Hoa Lac satellite town in order to attracting investment projects, implementing planning, promoting socio-economic development in Thach That district and other districts and towns in the planning area. Responding to this issue, the Ministry of Construction stated that: the general planning of Hoa Lac urban area, Hanoi city by 2030, the ratio of 1/10,000 has been approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 705/QD- TTg on May 28, 2020. Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 2 of Decision No. 705/QD-TTg, the Hanoi People’s Committee is responsible for organizing the elaboration and approval of subdivision plannings, detailed planning and implementation tasks. planning according to its competence, regulations of law on urban planning and construction planning. Currently, the People’s Committee of Hanoi is directing the organization of the formulation of urban zoning plans to concretize the general planning of Hoa Lac urban area, serving as a basis for determining investment projects and planning. detail. Relevant ministries and branches shall direct functional agencies and affiliated units to review and implement contents related to sectors and fields of management in accordance with the approved general planning. Currently, the People’s Committee of Hanoi is directing the organization of the formulation of urban zoning plans to concretize the general planning of Hoa Lac urban area, serving as a basis for determining investment projects and planning. detail. The formulation, appraisal and approval of the planning must be carried out according to the schedule according to the provisions of law. The Ministry of Construction will strengthen guidance and inspect the implementation according to the general planning of Hoa Lac urban area, and make comments on zoning planning projects according to regulations.