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Construction of new southern international airport to begin by 2019: Deputy PM

Construction of new southern international airport to begin by 2019: Deputy PM

Long Thanh International Airport is expected to receive 100 million passengers, four times design capacity of Ho Chi Minh City's existing airport.
Ho Chi Minh City to invest $255 mln on Dong Nai bridge connection

Ho Chi Minh City to invest $255 mln on Dong Nai bridge connection

Vietnam looks to expedite work on giant airport project

Vietnam looks to expedite work on giant airport project

Vietnam to upgrade overstretched airport in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam to upgrade overstretched airport in Ho Chi Minh City

The defense ministry will consider a proposal to expand the airport to a military base.
August 12, 2016 | 02:43 am PT
Here's what Vietnam's multibillion-dollar airport will look like

Here's what Vietnam's multibillion-dollar airport will look like

The public has voted and shortlisted three designs for Long Thanh International Airport. The government will soon have a final say.
February 12, 2017 | 09:00 am PT
Vietnam’s legislators approve to fast-track multi-billion-dollar airport

Vietnam’s legislators approve to fast-track multi-billion-dollar airport

The National Assembly has agreed to allow site clearance for Long Thanh Airport to begin at an estimated cost of $1 billion.
June 19, 2017 | 03:02 am PT
Uproar as Vietnamese firm calls for Chinese investor in mega airport

Uproar as Vietnamese firm calls for Chinese investor in mega airport

The public are dead against the idea, pointing to other sub-par projects that have run massively over budget.
August 25, 2017 | 04:00 am PT
Eyebrows raised after Chinese power plant contractor nominated to build Vietnam's mega-airport

Eyebrows raised after Chinese power plant contractor nominated to build Vietnam's mega-airport

The selection process hasn't started yet, and Chinese contractors have already gained notoriety for costly delays in Vietnam.
August 31, 2017 | 09:01 pm PT
Vietnam can afford multi-billion-dollar airport if gov’t spends less: official

Vietnam can afford multi-billion-dollar airport if gov’t spends less: official

Government's recurrent expenditure could reach $40bln this year, and more than half of it will go on salaries and bonuses.
October 27, 2017 | 01:41 am PT
Planning row engulfs expansion of Vietnam's largest airport

Planning row engulfs expansion of Vietnam's largest airport

The government is waging conflicting proposals regarding cost and a third runway at Tan Son Nhat Airport.
March 1, 2018 | 04:00 am PT
Flying into the future: Check-in at Vietnam's planned largest airport

Flying into the future: Check-in at Vietnam's planned largest airport

The final design of the multi-billion-dollar Long Thanh Airport has been approved by the Ministry of Transport.
March 29, 2018 | 05:06 am PT
Domino crashes as field burning sends billowing smoke on Vietnamese highway

Domino crashes as field burning sends billowing smoke on Vietnamese highway

At least 10 vehicles were caught in the crashes and four people were injured.
April 3, 2018 | 02:27 am PT
Complete new airport’s feasibility study soon, Deputy PM orders

Complete new airport’s feasibility study soon, Deputy PM orders

Feasibility reports for the Long Thanh Airport’s first phase must be submitted to the parliament next year, the Ministry of Transport has been told.
July 26, 2018 | 05:17 pm PT
Japan seeks involvement in Vietnam's major railway, airport projects

Japan seeks involvement in Vietnam's major railway, airport projects

Vietnam's key transportation projects have drawn special interest from Japanese investors.
August 12, 2018 | 11:47 pm PT
US, Japan keen to invest in Vietnam infrastructure

US, Japan keen to invest in Vietnam infrastructure

Vietnam’s plans for building and expanding airports and seaports have attracted the interest of companies in the U.S. and Japan.
September 26, 2018 | 08:22 pm PT
Vietnam’s billion-dollar transportation projects

Vietnam’s billion-dollar transportation projects

These road, railway and aviation projects cost up to $58.6 billion and will be invested in by both the government and private companies.
October 16, 2018 | 01:39 am PT
Speed up transportation projects to avoid cost overruns: parliament members

Speed up transportation projects to avoid cost overruns: parliament members

National Assembly deputies Friday called for faster implementation of transportation projects to avoid cost overruns caused by huge delays.
October 26, 2018 | 05:00 pm PT
Vietnam’s Long Thanh among 16 most exciting airport projects: CNN

Vietnam’s Long Thanh among 16 most exciting airport projects: CNN

CNN Travel has listed the upcoming Long Thanh International Airport among the world’s 16 most exciting airport projects.
October 28, 2018 | 06:02 am PT
Vietnam’s mega airport project to get site clearance funding soon

Vietnam’s mega airport project to get site clearance funding soon

The parliament has heard that site clearance funding for the Long Thanh International Airport could be disbursed very soon.
October 29, 2018 | 01:54 am PT
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