More than 10,000 workers, engineers and technical specialists are being mobilized for the Ben Thanh - Can Gio high-speed railway, as construction accelerates toward a planned 2028 completion.

Vietnam has proposed investing more than $4.4 billion in two expressways through its mountainous northwest, aiming to improve transport links with Hanoi and support economic development in the region.

Logistics costs in Vietnam's southern economic region remain at 14-16% of GDP, well above the global average of 10.6%, as traffic congestion, fragmented transport networks and inadequate warehousing continue to undermine business competitiveness.

Ho Chi Minh City is racing to complete preparations for three metro lines spanning nearly 90 km and costing more than $9.6 billion, with construction targeted to begin by the end of 2026.

A proposal to extend the Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line directly to Long Thanh International Airport was presented at the 8th session of the Dong Nai People’s Council this morning, December 9.

With the April holiday approaching, the Ministry of Construction pushes to open main routes of four major expressway projects.

Lam Dong Province has approved the first phase of a major infrastructure initiative, greenlighting a public-private investment for the 73km Bao Loc – Lien Khuong expressway.

Ho Chi Minh City has begun construction on an iconic pedestrian bridge designed to resemble a nipa palm leaf, connecting District 1 and Thu Duc City.

The $3.6 billion project is expected to enhance connectivity and reduce congestion in the capital region.

Da Nang proposes ambitious infrastructure projects with tunnels under Han River and the airport, aiming to enhance connectivity.

The Ministry of Construction suggests granting HCMC authority to develop the Thu Thiem - Long Thanh urban railway.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction confirms only highly qualified contractors will be selected to construct the 350 km/h North-South high-speed railway, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Quang Nam plans a $432 million upgrade for Chu Lai Airport, increasing capacity to 10 million passengers annually. The expansion will include a new runway and terminal under a PPP investment model.

Metro Line 2 in Ho Chi Minh City will be fully funded by the state budget, with construction set to begin in December 2025 following near-complete land clearance.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for accelerated efforts to complete 3,000 km of expressways and 1,000 km of coastal roads by 2025, emphasizing key transport projects and economic connectivity across Vietnam.

Hanoi has submitted a proposal for a 46km expressway linking Gia Binh Airport to the capital. The project, estimated at $1.05 billion, will be built under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

The resolution specifies that during the planning and implementation phases of projects listed in the annex attached to the resolution.

Trung Nam Group has submitted a proposal to build the Can Gio Bridge and Thu Thiem 4 Bridge under a public-private partnership, aiming to accelerate Ho Chi Minh City’s infrastructure development.

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) recommends reviewing the existing organisations and establishing a unified Government-level Steering Committee to comprehensively oversee the railway sector.