Two new sections of Ho Chi Minh Road to be built in Mekong Delta
The Ministry of Transport has approved a project worth over 3.9 trillion VND (159.8 million USD) on building the two sections of Ho Chi Minh Road in the Mekong Delta provinces of Kien Giang and Bac Lieu.
A stretch of Ho Chi Minh Road in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Transport hasapproved a project worth over 3.9 trillion VND (159.8 million USD) on buildingthe two sections of Ho Chi Minh Road in the Mekong Delta provinces of KienGiang and Bac Lieu.
The Rach Soi - Ben Nhat section, over 11km long, will start inChau Thanh district and end in Giong Rieng district of Kien Giang province. Meanwhile,the Go Quao - Vinh Thuan section runs for nearly 41km, from Go Quaodistrict to Vinh Thuan district of Kien Giang.
Of the total length of nearly 52km, about 6.6km will traverse theneighbouring province of Bac Lieu, according to the ministry’s report.
Whencompleted, the four-lane stretches will have a designed speed of 80km per hour.
The project investment is more than 3.9trillion VND sourced from the state budget.
The construction of the two sections of Ho Chi Minh Road, anartery from the north to the south of Vietnam, is expected to help complete thetransport network, improve the transportation capacity, and reduce trafficaccidents in Kien Giang and Bac Lieu provinces./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 22 inspected major transport and industrial projects in Quang Tri as part of his working trip to the central province.
Hanoi has focused resources on infrastructure construction, especially transport infrastructure, with many important projects rolled out and put into service, contributing to ease traffic congestion in the capital city.
The Ministry of Transport has approved the document for a study project on the upgrade of the northern region’s inland waterway infrastructure under Aus4Transport, a technical assistance programme for Vietnam’s transport sector using non-refundable aid from the Australian Government.
Identifying transport infrastructure as an impetus for development, Long An has been carrying out many key transport projects, to form a complete transport system connecting this province with others in the Mekong Delta and nationwide.
The northern province of Hung Yen will spend money upgrading local infrastructure under a resolution adopted at the 16th session of the provincial 17th-tenure People’s Council for 2021-2026 on October 2.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
A stretch of Ho Chi Minh Road in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai (Photo: VNA) 
