HCM City requires huge investment in infrastructure, and authorities have solicited investment of more than US$40 billion in the five-year period until 2020.

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City needs more investment capital for transport infrastructure development, according to the city’s transport department.

Construction of two bridges linking Cao Lanh City and Lap Vo District in Dong Thap Province and Dong Thap with Can Tho, which are under way, will be a big boost to transportation and connectivity

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central road maintenance fund’s reserves should be used effectively, with priority given to dealing with the aftermath of storms and flooding, 

Viet Nam plans to invest in its transport infrastructure comprehensively while linking development strategies among sectors in order to develop a multi-modal transport environment, making the country the gateway connecting Southeast Asia

MOT believes Vietnam should borrow $300 million from China if it chooses Chinese contractors for the highway project, while the ministries of Planning & Investment (MPI) and Finance (MOF) say Vietnam needs to be more cautious about the project.

VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Chi Minh City will need over 13 trillion VND (611 million USD) to build and repair roads this year, a local newspaper reports, citing information from the municipal Department of Transport.  

 Top legislator wraps up European tour; Viet Nam sends congratulations to China's new leading figures; Vietnam helps Laos to develop transport infrastructure; Former Phu Quoc prisoners hounored

ASEM workshop to discuss water management; Hand-foot-mouth disease spreads; It’s time to improve work safety; Project to build more sustainable learning society