Vietnam aims to build 2,000 km of highways by 2020 under a transport restructuring project adopted by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

Land for urban traffic will comprise 16-26% with priority given to public transport, principally in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City while the transport of goods and passengers on road will comprise a market share of 54.4% and 93.22%. National Highway 1A linking Ha Noi in the north and Can Tho city in the south will be expanded before 2016.

The project targets to upgrade the north-south railway system and build hi-speed railways connecting Lao Cai and Hanoi, Hanoi and Hai Phong, Hanoi and Dong Dang, Bien Hoa and Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho, Lach Huyen seaport and others in Hai Phong, the Central Highlands and seaports.

By 2020, domestic transport of goods and passengers by sea aims for 32.38% and 0.17% of market share, respectively. Along with major routes, river lines linking the Mekong Delta to HCM City, and those along Tien Giang, Hau Giang, Red and Thai Binh rivers will be upgraded.

In terms of aviation services, budget airliners will increase their market shares by expanding their links with regional and global partners. Apart from traditional markets in Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, China and Oceania, the sector is to launch more routes to Europe, North America, Latin America and Africa.

International airports like Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang, Can Tho and Cam Ranh will have a facelift.

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will be equitized this year with the State holding a stake of 65-75%.