Legislators to discuss feasibility study report on Long Thanh airport
Legislators will debate a feasibility study report for the first phase of Long Thanh International Airport during a plenary session in Hanoi on November 12.
Legislators will debate a feasibility study report for the first phase of Long Thanh International Airport during a plenary session in Hanoi on November 12. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Legislators will debate a feasibilitystudy report for the first phase of Long Thanh International Airport during aplenary session in Hanoi on November 12.
The planned airport, situated near its namesake township in thesouthern province of Dong Nai, is a national key project and expected to becomea major international aviation hub in the region when it becomes operational.
The first phase of the project costs anestimated 111.689 trillion VND or about 4.779 billion USD, according to a reporton the feasibility study for the airport’s first phase of the Ministry ofTransport.
The project is made up of three investmentphases with the ultimate goal of making the airport capable of serving 100million passengersand handling 5 million tonnes of goods a year.
In the first phase of the project, one runwayand one terminal will be built, together with other components.
The same day, the NA will also look into the investment plan ofthe Ka Pet reservoir project in Ham Thuan Nam district, the south-centralprovince of Binh Thuan.
In the afternoon, lawmakers will vote to adopt a resolution onState budget estimate in 2020, and discuss the draft law amending andsupplementing some articles the Law on the Organisation of the NA.
The Law on the Organisation of the NA was issued in 2014 and tookeffect on January 1, 2016, creating a legal foundation for the organisation andoperation of the legislature./.
Long Thanh International Airport, one of Vietnam’s key projects, will make use of the most advanced technologies to reach the service quality and flying safety standards of the world's leading airports.
The Ministry of Transport has urged Dong Nai province to speed up site clearance, compensation and resettlement for affected households so that construction on the long-planned Long Thanh International Airport can begin next year.
Long Thanh International Airport will open its doors by 2025 at the latest and will handle 25 million passengers and 1.2 million tonnes of goods a year once the first phase is completed.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Legislators will debate a feasibility study report for the first phase of Long Thanh International Airport during a plenary session in Hanoi on November 12. (Photo: VNA) 
