The proposal, submitted on 1/8, comes as the city develops comprehensive software to manage motor vehicle inspections. According to the Department of Construction, access to the database will help monitor vehicle conditions, detect anomalies early, and improve operational efficiency.
Specifically, Ho Chi Minh City has requested access to registration data for vehicles under its jurisdiction, including cars, specialized motorbikes, modified vehicles, and registered motorbikes. The city also requested access to inspection results and quality certificates for manufactured, assembled, imported, and modified vehicles.
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Thousands of cars and motorbikes on Cong Hoa Street, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Giang Anh |
Thousands of cars and motorbikes on Cong Hoa Street, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Giang Anh
Additionally, relevant ministries and agencies have been asked to share video feeds from surveillance systems at inspection centers. The Department of Construction also requested technical support and equipment to connect and extract synchronized data between the Vietnam Register and the city.
As of 6/2025, before merging with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City managed over 9.6 million vehicles—the highest number in the country. This includes nearly 8.6 million motorbikes and over one million cars. The traffic and environmental pressures from this volume of vehicles are increasing.
The city is developing a plan to control vehicle emissions. The first phase focuses on transitioning buses to green energy, later expanding to other vehicle types.
Previously, in 2020, Ho Chi Minh City piloted a motorbike emissions control project with free inspections at maintenance dealers. However, the project was paused after the amended Law on Environmental Protection was issued to allow for a more comprehensive and synchronized approach.
Giang Anh
