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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.

Hanoi speeds up metro and railway industry development

Hanoi is urgently finalizing procedures to start construction on two metro lines this year while proposing government approval for the location and scale of a railway complex project.

Vietnam approves three major expressways to connect merged provinces

New infrastructure includes Ring Road 4, Bien Hoa - Vung Tau, and Quy Nhon - Pleiku.

Private sector to contribute over USD 2 billion to HCM City Ring Road 4

Officials push for flexible investment rules to advance major road network project.

Government submits Ring Road 4 HCMC project worth $4.7 billion

The National Assembly will review a massive investment plan for HCMC’s Ring Road 4 project, covering five southern provinces.

Hanoi pushes for timely launch of two Red River super bridge projects

Hanoi’s People’s Committee has issued an update on the implementation progress of major infrastructure projects, including the construction of Tran Hung Dao Bridge, Ngoc Hoi Bridge, and the roads connecting both ends of these bridges.

Private firm proposes investment in HCM City's 47-km metro line

Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of budget airline Vietjet Air, has put forward a proposal to invest in Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No 4, a 47km route linking Hoc Mon district to Nha Be district.

Private firms urged to fast-track documents for North-South railway construction

In their proposals, VinSpeed plans to implement the North-South high-speed railway project in five years while Thaco, seven years.

Vietnam sets up steering committee for national railway projects

The Minister of Construction has officially signed Decision No. 718/QD-BXD to establish a steering committee tasked with implementing national railway projects under the Ministry of Construction.

Technology and talent key to Vietnam’s high-speed rail success

Mastering technology and building expert networks are crucial for Vietnam’s North-South HSR project.

Deputy PM orders probe into failed bid for Vietnam expressway project

Son Hai Group’s disqualification prompts an inter-ministerial inspection of the bidding process.

Hanoi to begin Tran Hung Dao Bridge project in 2025

Authorities include the bridge in a 218-hectare land-use plan to improve east-west connectivity.

HCM City to extend East-West Boulevard to Long An

The extended road will connect National Highway 1 (the intersection with Vo Van Kiet Street) in HCM City to the border between Long An and HCM City.

Hanoi begins construction of Tu Lien Bridge with $800mil. investment

The capital’s first Red River bridge project of 2025 begins, with more major crossings to follow.

Officials seek answers for $146 million overrun on Bien Hoa-Vung Tau expressway

National Assembly urges accountability in Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway cost adjustment.

Dong Nai seeks investors for $1.36 billion metro extension project

A 20km metro extension from Ho Chi Minh City to Trang Bom is now open for investment as Dong Nai looks to boost regional transport.

New transport projects to create new development momentum for Central Highlands

Construction is underway on a series of key transportation projects connecting the Central Highlands with the south-central coastal region.

VinSpeed proposes $61.35 billion investment for North–South high-speed railway

VinSpeed commits to mobilising 20% of the total capital, equivalent to 12.27 billion USD.

PM breaks ground on $790M expressway linking Nam Dinh and Thai Binh

Vietnam’s largest PPP transport project to date begins construction, boosting regional development.