The PM praised the ADB’s role and contributions to Vietnam's socio-economic development over the past three decades, expressing his confidence that the ADB Vice President’s visit will contribute to deepening the cooperation between the two sides, particularly in the areas the Vietnamese Government is prioritising such as green transition, energy transition, and sustainable and inclusive infrastructure development.
The city has set a 2025 GDP growth target of at least 10% and is prioritising investment-friendly policies, infrastructure development, and accelerated project implementation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh lauded the efforts made by ministries, agencies, localities, investors, contractors, project management boards, and thousands of workers who have been working on three shifts and staying at the construction sites throughout Tet to meet the requirements regarding progress and quality.
The Vietnamese logistics industry must adapt to new trends and enhance infrastructure to remain globally competitive, speakers said at an event in Ho Chi Minh City on October 31.
Thailand is striving to implement environmental protection and social sustainability solutions in developing the country’s major infrastructure projects, such as the development of Phase 3 of Laem Chabang Port, Thailand's only deep-sea port.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yoon Suk Yeol in Vientiane on October 10, on the occasion of their attendance at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings.
The 2024 Asia bridge competition kicked off on August 27 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho with the participation of 21 teams from 18 universities in Asia.
The central city of Da Nang has plans for a number of big infrastructure projects including moving the railway station, building bridge across the Han River and building tunnels through the airport, said the municipal people’s committee.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 7 attended the inauguration of a 23.83-km road in the northern province of Hung Yen, which connects the Hanoi-Hai Phong and Cau Gie-Ninh Binh expressways.
President To Lam requested Tra Vinh focus on important infrastructure projects, climate change response, and poverty alleviation while visiting this Mekong Delta province on July 5.
Cambodia has reviewed the Comprehensive Intermodel Comprehensive Master Plan (CIT-MP) for the next decade, stressing that some 36.6 billion USD is needed for building prioritised infrastructure projects.
The Indonesian government is planning to take on new debt worth 600 trillion Rp (38.8 billion USD) in 2024 to cover a projected deficit in the state budget (APBN) set at 2.9% of the GDP.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has welcomed China Communications Construction Co. Ltd (CCCC)’s plan to expand investment and business activities in Vietnam while meeting a representative of the firm in Beijing on October 19.
One of the critical factors helping attract impressive industrial investments to the Mekong Delta is a series of important infrastructure projects, according to Savills Vietnam.
Vietnam's increased demand for infrastructure development in the coming years requires governmental policies that encourage the private sector's participation, said economists and policymakers.
Economists and policymakers have voiced their support over a proposal put before the National Assembly by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to raise the State's contribution limit in public-private-partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects to 65%.
Vietnam welcomes the European Union (EU)’s commitment to mobilize 10 billion EUR (10.6 billion USD) by 2027 for investment in infrastructure projects in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Foreign Ministry deputy spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang stated at the ministry’s regular press conference on December 15.
The central city of Da Nang will commence construction of Lien Chieu Port on a total 450ha with an investment of over 3.42 trillion VND (137 million USD).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 4 made field trips to key infrastructure projects in Bac Lieu as part of his visit to the Mekong Delta province.
