China’s Pacific Construction eyes urban, infrastructure projects in central Vietnam

Pacific Construction Group (PCG), a leading construction firm in China, has expressed interest in developing urban and transport infrastructure projects in Nghe An and Ha Tinh, two key provinces in Vietnam’s north-central region.

The interest was discussed during separate meetings on Monday between a PCG delegation, led by founder Yan Jiehe, and provincial leaders.

In Ha Tinh, Yan met with provincial Party chief Nguyen Duy Lam to explore cooperation opportunities. The executive said the province has strong potential for infrastructure and industrial development and affirmed PCG’s interest in local projects, pledging to ensure quality and on-schedule delivery.

Ha Tinh officials proposed that the Chinese group study investments in major transport projects, including the Vung Ang-Cha Lo expressway and the Vung Ang-Tan Ap-Mu Gia railway, as well as new industrial clusters. The province committed to providing full administrative support for surveys and investment procedures in line with Vietnamese regulations.

In Nghe An, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee Hoang Phu Hien called for PCG’s cooperation in key urban development projects such as public transport and water management systems. He urged the company to help mobilize investment for local infrastructure initiatives.

Nghe An officials also encouraged PCG to connect Chinese investors with local industrial parks, particularly in high-tech sectors including electronics, information technology, renewable energy, and supporting industries.

Following the meetings, the Chinese delegation conducted field visits to several sites, including the Vung Ang Economic Zone.

PCG has operated in Vietnam since 2019, with a local subsidiary registered with $500 million in charter capital. The group has been seeking investment opportunities in transport infrastructure, logistics, and industrial zones across several provinces, including Bac Ninh, Lao Cai, and Lang Son.

In May 2025, the company was part of a consortium, along with local corporations Vingroup and Sun Group, received a contract to build the Tu Lien bridge across the Red River in Hanoi.