Category: Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City’s Vinh Loc Road Expansion Approved to Ease Congestion Ho Chi Minh City has greenlit a nearly VND7 trillion ($270 million) project to expand Vinh Loc Road, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion at one of the city’s busiest western gateways. The widening will stretch from Tran Van Giau Road to Road No. […]

Vietnam unveils $794M cable bridge design linking Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh Airport corridor Vietnam has revealed the design for the Cat Lai cable-stayed bridge, a sweeping river crossing set to link Ho Chi Minh City with Dong Nai Province, easing congestion on key routes while reshaping the region’s future transport network. Future […]

Private group proposes $10B railway linking Ho Chi Minh City to Vietnam’s southern tip A private group has proposed a 280 km railway linking Ho Chi Minh City with Can Tho and Ca Mau, connecting Vietnam’s largest city with the Mekong Delta and the country’s southernmost point. CT Group said the proposed line would carry […]

Vietnam selects Spanish firm to consult on North-South high-speed rail The Ministry of Construction has signed a contract with Spanish consultancy Ineco to provide a feasibility study on the North–South high-speed railway project. Spain’s largest consulting firm will be responsible for making cost estimates and providing criteria to help the ministry select contractors for the […]

Envision Energy Partners with REE Group to Deliver Southeast Asia’s Largest Single-Turbine Nearshore Wind Projects Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has signed a turbine supply contract with Vietnam’s REE Group for a whole 128MW nearshore wind projects in Vinh Long Province, which includes V1-3 Phase II 48 MW and V1-5&6 Phase II […]

Ho Chi Minh City Resumes Major Tidal Flood-Control Project HCM City restarted its long-delayed VNĐ10 trillion (US$338 million) tidal flood-control project as of February 2, with the trial operation of the Bến Nghé sluice gate. Led by Bùi Xuân Cường, vice chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, the trial operation at the site near Mống […]

Construction of Formosa 4 Offshore Substation Starts in Vietnam The consortium between Semco Maritime and PTSC Mechanical & Construction has cut the first steel for the Formosa 4 offshore substation (OSS) at PTSC M&C’s fabrication yard in Vung Tau, Vietnam. Under a contract awarded in late August 2025, the consortium is responsible for the design, […]

Long Thành International Airport: The Countdown Begins The Ministry of Construction has officially directed the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) and ACV to lock in a specific “Day & Hour” for the official opening of Long Thành International Airport. With construction hitting its final strides, the focus has shifted from “building” to “operating.” Key […]

Vietnam Plans Major Upgrade for North-South Railway; Construction to start late 2026, completion by 2030 Vietnam is considering a significant upgrade to its north-south railway, estimated at VND4.57 trillion (US$174 million). The project aims to enhance train speeds, increase passenger capacity by about 50%, and alleviate pressure on busy highways. If approved, it would improve […]

Inside Ho Chi Minh City’s $2B Second Metro Line Plans Ho Chi Minh City has commenced construction on the Ben Thanh-Tham Luong metro line, a project valued at over VND55 trillion (US$2.1 billion). This state-funded line extends nearly 11.3 km from Ben Thanh Station in District 1 to Tham Luong depot in District 12. Completion […]