Stronger decentralization key to Hanoi's urban railway ambitions
With transformative policies that include amendments to the Capital Law and specific proposals for urban rail projects, Hanoi is committed to achieving its intended goals for urban rail development.
17:52, 2025/02/22
Party chief experiences Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line
The Party chief’s visit is significant after the National Assembly approved a resolution on February 19 to pilot mechanisms for Ho Chi Minh City’s urban railway development.
20:25, 2025/02/18
Hanoi greenlights road linking Gia Binh Airport
The road construction project is in line with the city's general planning guidelines and ensures connectivity with existing transportation networks outlined in approved planning schemes.
18:07, 2025/02/14
Lao Cai, Hanoi, Haiphong Railway Project submitted to National Assembly
The line is expected to boost socio-economic growth along the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Haiphong corridor, improve national and international rail links, and support industrialization and modernization.
15:59, 2014/12/05
Japan shares experiences with affordable housing
Housing for residents of Vietnam and solutions for a better future living environment was the agenda of a Vietnam-Japan workshop held on December 4 in Hanoi.
09:44, 2014/11/02
Allowing foreigners to buy houses likely to revive local market
A Construction Ministry recent proposal on creating more favourable conditions for foreigners to buy property is considered a step in the right direction to attract stronger foreign investment inflows.
08:31, 2014/10/25
Work begins on private power plant
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai yesterday attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Thang Long thermal power plant in Hoanh Bo District, Quang Ninh Province.
14:33, 2014/10/23
PM approves action plan to boost shipbuilding
The Prime Minister issued a decision on October 22 to approve an action plan to develop the shipbuilding industry.
14:12, 2014/10/11
Ha Noi plans 13 more industrial parks
The capital will have 13 more industrial parks (IPs) spread over 6,000 hectares by 2020, a 300 per cent increase in comparison with the current number of parks.
17:02, 2014/10/07
Hoa Sen begins construction of steel factory
The Hoa Sen Group began the construction of a steel sheet factory worth more than VND2.3 trillion, or US$109.52 million, in this central province last Saturday.
10:49, 2014/10/07
VEC urged to accelerate restructuring efforts
Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang requested the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) complete its restructuring plans so the process can be concluded in 2015.
08:13, 2014/09/08
VND2.75 trillion for Thai Nguyen-Bac Kan expressway
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on September 7 attended a ground-breaking ceremony for a Thai Nguyen-Bac Kan expressway and an upgrade of 25km long National Highway 3 section.
15:04, 2014/09/05
Construction starts on $575m aluminium plant
Bulldozers yesterday began clearing the 114-ha site for the construction of the US$575-million Dak Nong aluminium smelting plant in this Central Highland province.
18:41, 2014/08/28
Vietnam's largest square to be built in Saigon
With an area of almost 30 hectares, the central square and riverside park in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City will be the largest public space in the country.
11:03, 2014/08/21
Hau Giang's power plant is under-constructed
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and VINAKONALT Co.Ltd are conducting a feasibility study and analysis for a third coal-fired power plant in Hau Giang province –Song Hau 3.
15:50, 2014/08/14
Hoa Lac hi-tech park to be released difficulties
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked relevant ministries and agencies and Hanoi authorities to seek every possible way to remove difficulties for the projects on building the Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park and the Hanoi National University.
15:56, 2014/07/16
First concrete filled steel tubular arch bridge in Vietnam
Workers are putting the finishing touches to Dong Tru concrete-filled steel tubular arch bridge, the first of its kind in Vietnam, which is due to open to traffic in October 2014.
16:05, 2014/04/27
Construction on Int’l Danang Marina gets underway
A groundbreaking ceremony, officially signaling the start of construction on the first phase of the Danang Marina Complex, was held on April 26.
16:08, 2014/04/10
Noi Bai air terminal 2 due for completion in 2014
The Ministry of Transport has announced it wants construction of a second terminal at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport put on the fast-track and completed by the end of the year.
15:46, 2014/04/02
Transport officials deny JTC scandal involvement
Ten Vietnamese transport officials affirmed they were not associated with the bribery scandal of the Japan Transportation Consultants, Inc. (JTC) and did not lend a helping hand to the company’s corrupt behaviour.
09:37, 2014/03/27
Vietnam-Laos road construction to start in late 2014
Vietnam and Laos will hasten preparations for a road project linking their two capitals Hanoi and Vientiane to get off the ground late this year.
16:25, 2014/03/26
International exhibition of Vietbuild 2014 opened
An international exhibition featuring real estate, interior and exterior design, and construction materials – VIETBUILD 2014 – opened in Hanoi on March 26.
15:44, 2014/03/14
450 bridges to be built in rural areas nationwide
As many as 450 bridges will be built in rural areas of 32 northern, central and Central Highland provinces from now to 2020 under a project approved by the Prime Minister on March 12.
14:52, 2014/03/10
PM passed strategy on transport restruction
The PM has recently passed the Strategy on the development of transport services by 2020 with a vision towards 2030.