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Government leader presides over meeting on national key transport projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who heads the State steering committee for national key projects in the transport sector, chaired the committee’s 21st meeting on November 8.

Should a monorail be built along the Red River in the north?

Planning for the two banks of the Red River requires a study of the "damages" that have occurred to the river not only in the past 25 years but also in the next 25 years.

$6.3 billion proposed to widen 18 North-South expressway segments

The Ministry of Construction has proposed widening 18 expressway sections to six lanes, aiming to ease traffic and boost economic connectivity.

Vietnam taps global expertise to develop high-speed railway

Embarking on the North – South high-speed rail project, Vietnam is drawing on international practices and advanced technologies to ensure the success of the unprecedented project.

VN to break ground on Cat Lai bridge to link Long Thanh airport with HCMC

Dong Nai plans to start construction of 18-trillion VND (682.5 million USD) Cat Lai bridge that connects Long Thanh International Airport and Ho Chi Minh City next year, according to Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ho Van Ha.

Hyundai Rotem seeks partnership with Vietnam on high-speed rail development

Deputy PM Ho Duc Phoc meets Thaco, Hyundai Rotem leaders on high-speed railway cooperation in Hanoi.

Deputy PM urges Long Thanh Airport to meet 5-star global standards

On September 7, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, along with a government delegation, conducted a site inspection and held a working session with relevant units on the progress of phase one of the Long Thanh International Airport project.

Hanoi launches $2.2 billion belt road project to boost regional connectivity

Work has started on a key section of the Belt Road No. 4 – Hanoi Capital Region expressway, one of the largest infrastructure projects in northern Vietnam, with a total investment of more than 56 trillion VND (around 2.2 billion USD).

Hanoi approves metro line 5 route from Van Cao to Hoa Lac

Hanoi has finalized the route and station layout for metro line 5, aiming to improve regional connectivity and ease urban transport pressure.

Metro line to Long Thanh airport gains investor approval

With an estimated cost of $2.6 billion, the new metro extension is expected to transform regional connectivity in southern Vietnam.

Mega transport projects to unlock Ho Chi Minh City’s growth

With Long Thanh Airport, Ring Road 3, and a host of billion-dollar infrastructure projects underway, Ho Chi Minh City is finally addressing its critical transportation needs to unlock growth and maintain its role as Vietnam’s economic powerhouse.

Major projects set momentum for Vietnam’s new development phase

A total of 250 projects across 34 cities and provinces on August 19 were inaugurated or launched, with a combined investment of nearly 1.3 quadrillion VND, providing strong impetus for Vietnam’s transition into a new stage of growth.

Vietnam launches $50 billion project wave to fuel 2025 GDP growth

250 strategic projects break ground to boost infrastructure, productivity, and public-private investment.

HCM City greenlights $3.8 billion investment for two new metro lines

Ho Chi Minh City has officially tasked relevant agencies with preparing investments for two inter-provincial metro lines connecting the city with neighboring Binh Duong province, with a total estimated cost exceeding $3.8 billion.

Vietnam to launch USD 50 billion in projects across 34 provinces

On August 19, Vietnam will inaugurate and break ground on 250 projects nationwide, including major highways, bridges, and a new airport.

Vietnam to launch 250 projects worth $50B for 80th National Day

Simultaneous inauguration and groundbreaking ceremonies to connect 80 venues across Vietnam.

Dong Nai requests $1.12 billion for Cat Lai Bridge and key road projects

The province seeks central funding for major transport infrastructure to boost regional connectivity and ease traffic in southern Vietnam.

Ministry plans to put 208km of key expressways in use by August 19

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.

Vietnam, Australia step up comprehensive transport cooperation

Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh held a working session in Hanoi on August 1 with Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Gillian Bird to discuss ways to foster comprehensive and effective cooperation in infrastructure development.

Vietnam pushes to expand expressway network to 3,000km by year-end

The Ministry of Construction aims to add 890km of expressways in 2025, completing 3,000km nationwide.