Specifically, the company suggested building the international airport in Y Yen District (Nam Dinh Province), or at a location selected by the Ministry of Construction.

In addition, the enterprise seeks approval to collaborate with the new Ninh Binh Province to construct two eight-lane highways connecting the Trang An - Bai Dinh heritage complex in central Ninh Binh with Nam Dinh and Phu Ly.

Nine bridges spanning the Day and Hoang Long rivers are also part of the plan, envisioned to transform Ninh Binh into a national hub of culture and tourism.

The timeline for completing the two highways and nine bridges is not to exceed 12 months.

The company explained that the newly formed Ninh Binh Province - created from the merger of Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh, and Ha Nam - has the potential to become Vietnam’s future cultural and tourism epicenter. In 2024, the province welcomed 12 million domestic and international visitors, with a target of 20 million annually by 2025.

According to a National Assembly resolution on provincial-level administrative restructuring, the new Ninh Binh Province encompasses the three former provinces of Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh, and Ha Nam.

Xuan Truong Construction emphasized that the new province is uniquely positioned. It is poised to become a global center for Buddhism, home to two of the world’s largest pagodas - Tam Chuc and Bai Dinh - and is also a key location for Catholicism and Mother Goddess worship in Vietnam.

Furthermore, the province boasts two major heritage sites: the Trang An - Bai Dinh complex and the Tam Chuc - Van Long tourism area.

The company’s proposal stresses that funding for these infrastructure projects will come solely from the provincial budget and private sector contributions, excluding central government funds.

Xuan Truong Construction pledged that following the completion of the international airport, two main roads, and nine connecting bridges, the province would showcase a striking transformation. This includes a modern riverside city in Y Yen and a historically rich Hoa Lu city.

The firm estimates that the riverside city in Y Yen alone could attract up to 10 million domestic and international visitors annually.

Prior to this proposal, Xuan Truong Construction was already well-known for developing large-scale spiritual tourism projects such as the 12,000-hectare Trang An - Bai Dinh tourist area, the 5,200-hectare Tam Chuc tourism complex, and various transportation infrastructure works nationwide.

Hong Khanh