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Vietnam's new mega airport could replace Tan Son Nhat for all international flights from 2026

Vietnam's new mega airport could replace Tan Son Nhat for all international flights from 2026

When Long Thanh International Airport opens in 2026, southern Vietnam's air travel map could be redrawn, with officials debating whether the new US$13-billion hub in Dong Nai Province should replace Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat for all international flights.
Vietnam PM pushes to complete Long Thanh, nation's largest airport, by 2025

Vietnam PM pushes to complete Long Thanh, nation's largest airport, by 2025

New international airport proposed in northern Vietnam, 130 km from Hanoi

New international airport proposed in northern Vietnam, 130 km from Hanoi

Vietnam's Da Nang plans Dubai-like 'floating city' with artificial islands

Vietnam's Da Nang plans Dubai-like 'floating city' with artificial islands

Da Nang in central Vietnam is weighing an ambitious plan to build a Dubai-style "floating city" with five artificial islands, officials announced.
April 26, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
Hanoi's iconic 'Shark Jaw' mall to be demolished this April

Hanoi's iconic 'Shark Jaw' mall to be demolished this April

The iconic six-story shopping center located near Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake, known as "Shark Jaw" given its shape, is scheduled to be demolished in April as part of the city's plan to expand public space.
March 17, 2025 | 07:01 pm PT
Elevated road proposed between HCMC and neighbor province to ease traffic

Elevated road proposed between HCMC and neighbor province to ease traffic

Ho Chi Minh City's transport department has proposed a 3.2-kilometer elevated section along National Highway 13 to improve connectivity with neighboring Binh Duong Province.
February 12, 2025 | 03:43 pm PT
PM urges Thaco, Hoa Phat, FPT to invest in major infrastructure projects

PM urges Thaco, Hoa Phat, FPT to invest in major infrastructure projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on automaker Thaco, steelmaker Hoa Phat Group and tech giant FPT to invest in large-scale infrastructure projects, including key railways and nuclear energy.
February 10, 2025 | 02:27 am PT
PM urges fast-tracking construction of nuclear power plants

PM urges fast-tracking construction of nuclear power plants

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested competent authorities to accelerate the development of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant project while chairing the second meeting of the steering committee for nuclear power plant construction on Tuesday.
February 4, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
Vietnam plans to invest in 1,500 kilometers of north-south high-speed railway

Vietnam plans to invest in 1,500 kilometers of north-south high-speed railway

The Politburo has agreed to seek opinions from the Party Central Committee regarding the investment plan for a north-south high-speed railway before it is submitted to the National Assembly.
September 25, 2024 | 12:55 am PT
Road linking HCMC, Long An to be widened at $40M

Road linking HCMC, Long An to be widened at $40M

A road between Ho Chi Minh City and its neighbor Long An Province will be expanded from 12 meters to 30 meters wide at a cost of nearly VND1 trillion (US$40 million).
August 29, 2024 | 05:00 pm PT
China construction company offers to build Vietnam high-speed railroad

China construction company offers to build Vietnam high-speed railroad

The state-owned China Communications Construction Company is interested in major infrastructure projects in Vietnam, including the north-south high-speed railroad and urban metro systems.
August 28, 2024 | 11:33 pm PT
$138M tarmac proposed for 2nd phase of Long Thanh airport

$138M tarmac proposed for 2nd phase of Long Thanh airport

The second runway and taxiways at Long Thanh, the country's biggest airport, will cost VND3.455 trillion (US$138 million), with completion expected by 2027, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam has said.
August 27, 2024 | 10:59 pm PT
Hanoi accelerates metro construction plans

Hanoi accelerates metro construction plans

The capital city of Hanoi is pooling resources for the construction of the Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao and Hanoi Station – Hoang Mai metro lines, with total investment exceeding VND76 trillion (US$3.16 billion).
August 20, 2024 | 08:42 pm PT
 
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