Japan has much experience in seismic design. This article analyses the difference between AASHTO 1998 and Japanese Specification in seismic design; contributes to conclusion for applying of Japanese Specification for construction projects in Vietnam.

This paper briefly reports about current situation and future perspectives of transport system in Vietnam from a planning point-of-view. Firstly, it reports about the external conditions for transport development in term of economy, demography, environment, and technology and transport policies. Secondly it provides an overview about current situation of transport sector in Vietnam. Finally, it drafts an agenda for transport in Vietnam toward 2030.