transport infrastructure

transport infrastructure

Vietnam aims to open four key North–South expressway sections by April 30

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

$720 million expressway project set to reshape transportation in Lam Dong

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.

Iconic Saigon River pedestrian bridge construction kicks off

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.

Hanoi to break ground on Ring Road 4 project on May 19

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

Da Nang plans underground tunnels under Han River and airport

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

Ho Chi Minh City proposed to build $3.5 billion railway connecting two airports

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

Vietnam to select top contractors for north-south high-speed railway at 350 km/h

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.

Chu Lai Airport to receive $432 million upgrade, boosting passenger capacity

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.

Ho Chi Minh City to fund Metro Line 2 with nearly $1.9 billion from state budget

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.

VN expressway expansion: Government intensifies efforts to meet 2025 target

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 backs $1.05 billion PPP project for Gia Binh Airport highway connection

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.

Resolution on pilot policies for urban railway network development in big cities

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

HCM City considers public-private partnership for Can Gio and & Thiem 4 bridges

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.

Transport ministry proposes steering committee for key railway projects

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

MoT aims to start HCM City-Can Tho railway construction before 2030

The 174-kilometre railway will traverse six cities and provinces in the southern key economic region, enhancing connectivity between HCM City and the Mekong Delta.

Increase of registered capital helps express corporation to upgrade expressways

The National Assembly’s approval of additional charter capital investment effectively ’unleashes’ mechanisms, allowing the VN Express Corporation break through after two decades of overcoming difficulties.

Ho Chi Minh City approves $2.4 billion plan for four key gateway roads

The city will invest in expanding and upgrading major gateway roads, including National Highways 1, 13, 22, and the North-South axis road. The projects aim to improve connectivity and ease congestion with up to 12 lanes.

New access road to Tan Son Nhat Airport set to open before April 30

The long-awaited road project connecting Tan Son Nhat Airport is now in its final stages. With land clearance hurdles resolved, construction is being accelerated to open the new route ahead of the April 30 holiday.

HCM City to establish transportation data centre​​​​​​​

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai has asked the city Urban Traffic Management Centre (UTMC) to establish a transportation data centre by 2026 with a deadline of 2027.

Drivers complain about short duration of yellow traffic lights

If the yellow light duration is too long, it affects traffic capacity, but if it's too short, drivers can end up being unjustly punished and accidents may occur.