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Discussions should focus on how to begin, not on whether to postpone project
Here is the second part of the talk between VietNamNet and National Assembly’s former deputy chair of Economics Committee Nguyen Van Phuc about the North-South high-speed railway project.
Hai Phong plans to build Vietnam’s longest sea-crossing bridge
The northern port city of Hai Phong is planning to construct the longest sea-crossing bridge in Vietnam at a total cost of more than 8.7 trillion VND (342.45 million USD).
VN to broaden national expressway coverage to 9,200km across 43 routes by 2050
Under a new proposal by the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam, the country's expressway network is poised to expand to 43 routes, reaching over 9,200 km by 2050, enhancing connectivity and supporting regional development.
Ministries asked to review and revise policies on infrastructure development
A plan outlines key tasks and solutions to develop a modern and synchronous infrastructure system with focus, priority on key areas, and advanced steps ahead.
$1.1b needed to upgrade 15 km section of HCM City-Binh Duong ring road
Nearly VNĐ28.3 trillion (US$1.1 billion) will be required to widen a 15.3 km section of Ring Road 3 that will connect HCM City and Binh Duong Province when constructed in the next few years.
Gov’t forms task force on urban railway projects in Hanoi, HCM City
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha decided to set up a task force in charge of accelerating urban railway projects in Hanoi and HCM City.
Two-lane highways and the problem of resource allocation
Just within one week, the Prime Minister twice directed to upgrade highways under operation that receive investment in phases.
Private investment needed for highway development in VN
The Law on PPP (public private partnership) aims to attract private investment in infrastructure development. However, very few private investors have developed roads and seaports under the PPP mode.
Mekong Delta residents eagerly await new highways
Poor infrastructure was once a weak point in the Mekong Delta, making it impossible to connect with other areas in the southern region, and hindering investment.
Infrastructure upgraded, but still can’t keep up with development needs
The quality of infrastructure has been a long-term challenge for the government and enterprises of Vietnam.
HCM City approves $405 million investment for section of Ring Road No. 2
Construction of a 3.5km-long section of HCM City’s Ring Road No. 2 project will cost nearly VNĐ9.9 trillion (US$405 million) from the State budget.
VND8-trillion bridge to be built in Mekong Delta region
Work on a VND8-trillion (USD333 million) bridge in the Mekong Delta region is scheduled to kick off in October.
Contractors say building material shortage exists for transport projects
As the real estate market is stagnant, building materials are abundant, but shortages exist for road-bed composition and foundation for transport infrastructure projects.
Projects proposed to increase traffic connectivity for Mekong Delta
Many localities in the Mekong Delta have been discussing ways to strengthen regional linkages, among which the field that needs to be connected first is traffic.
Transport infrastructure development in northwest not meet demand: officials
Participants at a conference about developing transport infrastructure in the northwest region on Thursday in Ha Noi agreed that transport infrastructure construction has not met demand
Gov't confident it will meet highway construction goal
VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Transport Minister Nguyen Hong Truong spoke on the Government website chinhphu.vn about work that still needed to be done to complete 2,000km of highways by 2020.
