Nokia wants share in Vietnam’s 5G commercialization

Nokia wants share in Vietnam’s 5G commercialization

Finnish giant Nokia and its government are interested in becoming a reliable partner in Vietnam’s digital transformation and joining local telcos in the fifth generation (5G) commercialization process.

Infrastructure - Thu, March 14, 2024 | 10:14 am GTM+7

Japan willing to fund trans-Vietnam high-speed railway: minister

Japan willing to fund trans-Vietnam high-speed railway: minister

Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki has expressed the Japanese government’s willingness to finance a trans-Vietnam high speed railway project and other infrastructure works.

Investing - Tue, March 12, 2024 | 5:22 pm GTM+7

Vietnam aims to mobilize foreign capital for 30% of $67 bln high-speed railway

Vietnam aims to mobilize foreign capital for 30% of $67 bln high-speed railway

Vietnam plans to mobilize foreign capital to pay for 30% of the planned North-South high-speed railway project, Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc said Monday.

Infrastructure - Mon, March 11, 2024 | 7:51 pm GTM+7

Southeastern Vietnam localities seek FDI for 'new' industries

Southeastern Vietnam localities seek FDI for 'new' industries

Vietnam’s southeastern localities, which have seen strong foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since the start of this year, are working hard to attract more, particularly into new industries.

Infrastructure - Sun, March 10, 2024 | 7:00 am GTM+7

Tunnel, overpasses planned for Danang airport zone

Tunnel, overpasses planned for Danang airport zone

Vietnam's central city of Danang has announced plans to build an airport zone around the city's international airport that will include a residential area, green spaces, a tunnel under the airport, and pedestrian overpasses.

Infrastructure - Thu, March 7, 2024 | 8:01 am GTM+7

Construction major Vinaconex to build $257 mln industrial park in Hanoi

Construction major Vinaconex to build $257 mln industrial park in Hanoi

Construction and real estate corporation Vinaconex will develop the Dong Anh Industrial Park in Hanoi at a cost of VND6.34 trillion ($256.6 million).

Infrastructure - Wed, March 6, 2024 | 4:54 pm GTM+7

Phu Yen province to welcome investment flow of $5.6 bln

Phu Yen province to welcome investment flow of $5.6 bln

The south-central province of Phu Yen on Sunday granted in-principal approvals, investment certificates and investment adjustment certificates to 14 projects with total registered capital of nearly VND10.5 trillion ($425.88 million).

Infrastructure - Mon, March 4, 2024 | 11:07 am GTM+7

$13 bln needed to build Khanh Hoa province’s Cam Lam new urban area

$13 bln needed to build Khanh Hoa province’s Cam Lam new urban area

The south-central province of Khanh Hoa is in need of VND320 trillion ($13 billion) to develop infrastructure for the Cam Lam new urban area by 2045.

Infrastructure - Sat, March 2, 2024 | 9:57 am GTM+7

Vietnam Politburo sets priority for expressways, high-speed railway

Vietnam Politburo sets priority for expressways, high-speed railway

The Politburo, Vietnam’s supreme decision-making body, has asked relevant authorities to prioritize allocating resources for critical transport infrastructure projects, including expressways and a trans-Vietnam high-speed railway.

Infrastructure - Tue, February 27, 2024 | 10:30 am GTM+7

Vietnam PM invites Siemens to build urban railway lines

Vietnam PM invites Siemens to build urban railway lines

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Siemens AG to research and participate in bidding for urban railway line projects in Vietnam and transfer technology to the country in this area.

Infrastructure - Mon, February 26, 2024 | 10:37 pm GTM+7

Van Phong-Nha Trang expressway to be completed 6 months ahead of schedule

Van Phong-Nha Trang expressway to be completed 6 months ahead of schedule

The main investor for the Van Phong-Nha Trang Expressway project is attempting to complete it by June 2024, six months earlier than scheduled.

Infrastructure - Sun, February 25, 2024 | 10:22 am GTM+7

World Bank to finance 4 railway projects in Vietnam

World Bank to finance 4 railway projects in Vietnam

The World Bank plans to finance four railway projects in Vietnam, according to a Friday discussion between Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport and the bank's representatives.

Infrastructure - Sun, February 25, 2024 | 9:06 am GTM+7

Central Vietnam coastal province seeks hi-tech investments in economic zone

Central Vietnam coastal province seeks hi-tech investments in economic zone

The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, famous for beach town Nha Trang, has adopted an investment promotion plan that includes high-tech investments for the Van Phong Economic Zone (EZ).

Industries - Sun, February 25, 2024 | 8:01 am GTM+7

India’s Adani, Japan’s Sumitomo compete to build $2 bln seaport in central Vietnam

India’s Adani, Japan’s Sumitomo compete to build $2 bln seaport in central Vietnam

India’s Adani group and Japan’s Sumitomo have expressed their interest in building Danang’s VND48.3 trillion ($1.96 billion) Lien Chieu seaport project, the central city says.

Infrastructure - Fri, February 23, 2024 | 5:51 pm GTM+7

Vietnam Politburo to receive high-speed train proposal next month

Vietnam Politburo to receive high-speed train proposal next month

The Transport Ministry has been asked to complete a detailed plan for a Trans-Vietnam high-speed railway project for submission next month to the Party Politburo, the country's highest decision-making body.

Economy - Tue, February 20, 2024 | 11:55 pm GTM+7

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 GTM+7

World’s No.1 shipping line MSC keen on investing in new Can Tho city port

World’s No.1 shipping line MSC keen on investing in new Can Tho city port

Switzerland-headquartered Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest shipping line, is interested in investing in a new large-scale transshipment port in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

Infrastructure - Tue, January 30, 2024 | 4:29 pm GTM+7

Vietnamese, Chinese firms cooperate in $350 million border gate investment

Vietnamese, Chinese firms cooperate in $350 million border gate investment

Vietnam’s Thang Long Investment JSC and China’s Lirui Group have signed a $350 million business cooperation contract (BCC) for developing Lang Son province's Tan Thanh Border Gate.

Infrastructure - Sat, January 27, 2024 | 5:48 pm GTM+7

China’s Pacific Construction to build $2.65 bln metro line in Hanoi

China’s Pacific Construction to build $2.65 bln metro line in Hanoi

China Pacific Construction Group (CPCG), one of China's largest private corporations in the field of transport infrastructure, has partnered with Vietnam Construction and Import-Export JS Corporation (Vinaconex) on two major infrastructure projects totaling VND85 trillion ($3.46 billion) in Hanoi, including a $2.65 billion metro line.

Infrastructure - Fri, January 19, 2024 | 10:55 am GTM+7