Can Gio port development must consider international commitments, environmental impacts: PM Chinh

Can Gio port development must consider international commitments, environmental impacts: PM Chinh

The development of Ho Chi Minh City’s Can Gio International Transshipment Port should be done by a joint venture with strategic foreign partners, in accordance with Vietnamese law and international commitments, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Infrastructure - Sun, February 4, 2024 | 11:03 am

PM backs planned major transshipment port in HCMC

PM backs planned major transshipment port in HCMC

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Tuesday that the government will work with the southeastern region, including Ho Chi Minh City, to boost social-economic development and build a mammoth transshipment port project in the city.

Economy - Wed, July 19, 2023 | 9:55 am

Transport ministry to include Can Gio port in national plan

Transport ministry to include Can Gio port in national plan

Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport plans to add the Can Gio transshipment port in Ho Chi Minh City to the 2021-2030 (vision until 2050) national seaport development plan.

Infrastructure - Wed, June 21, 2023 | 5:47 pm

HCMC aims to add 6,000MW offshore wind farm to national power plan

HCMC aims to add 6,000MW offshore wind farm to national power plan

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Industry and Trade has proposed adding the 6,000 MW Can Gio offshore wind power project to the National Power Development Plan for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050 (PDP VIII).

Energy - Thu, June 15, 2023 | 5:49 pm

Experts, officials call for joint efforts to bolster Vietnam’s green exports

Experts, officials call for joint efforts to bolster Vietnam’s green exports

Vietnam’s export-driven economy needs better collaboration among sources of green exports and supply chains in provinces and localities to enhance growth, heard a trade promotion forum on Thursday.

Economy - Thu, May 25, 2023 | 5:53 pm

Experts call for full steam ahead on HCMC transshipment port project

Experts call for full steam ahead on HCMC transshipment port project

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, should push ahead with its planned $5.5 billion Can Gio transshipment port to drive regional growth, heard a workshop on Friday.

Infrastructure - Sat, May 13, 2023 | 7:35 pm

Planned Can Gio transshipment port to drive HCMC region’s growth: city mayor

Planned Can Gio transshipment port to drive HCMC region’s growth: city mayor

Ho Chi Minh City’s $5.9 billion Can Gio transshipment port project is expected to fuel the development of southeastern Vietnam, not hindering the region’s operating port system, says city chairman Phan Van Mai.

Industries - Mon, October 24, 2022 | 4:14 pm

HCMC confirms plan to transform Can Gio district into coastal resort town

HCMC confirms plan to transform Can Gio district into coastal resort town

Ho Chi Minh City has issued a new resolution confirming that it will develop Can Gio district into a seaside eco-tourism town by 2030.

Real Estate - Tue, October 18, 2022 | 3:36 pm

Ministry seeks transhipment clarity on proposed mega port in HCMC

Ministry seeks transhipment clarity on proposed mega port in HCMC

The Transport Ministry is uncertain about foreign investor commitment that 80% of cargo at the proposed Can Gio international container port in HCMC would be transhipped from Singapore.

Infrastructure - Fri, August 5, 2022 | 1:57 pm

Southern Vietnam role growing in global supply chain: Cushman & Wakefield

Southern Vietnam role growing in global supply chain: Cushman & Wakefield

Southern Vietnam is fully capable of competing with Singapore and Hong Kong as a global goods transshipment hub, and utilizing its production capacity to become an inseparable link in the global supply chain, according to consulting firm Cushman & Wakefield.

Industries - Mon, July 11, 2022 | 3:55 pm

HCMC proposes $6 bln mega port in Can Gio district

HCMC proposes $6 bln mega port in Can Gio district

Ho Chi Minh City is proposing to build a $6 billion international container port in the coastal district of Can Gio, which would have a capacity three times higher than the city's Cat Lai Port, now the country's largest.

Infrastructure - Fri, July 1, 2022 | 3:56 pm

Mediterranean Shipping, Vietnam Maritime Corp eye port megaproject in HCMC

Mediterranean Shipping, Vietnam Maritime Corp eye port megaproject in HCMC

Swizerland’s Mediterranean Shipping Company and Vietnam Maritime Corporation are jointly making research on a $870 million international container transshipment port project in Can Gio coastal district, Ho Chi Minh City.

Infrastructure - Fri, March 25, 2022 | 9:11 pm