Aviation industry seeks private investment amid explosive growth

The booming aviation sector in Việt Nam needs investment from the private sector to ensure that it has adequate airport infrastructure for continued expansion, experts have said.

Deputies question Long Thành Airport investor choice Heated debate broke out in the National Assembly yesterday over the Government’s preferred investor for the Long Thành Airport project, as the firm will have to borrow billions of dollars to be capable of building the airport.

Đồng Nai to assist people affected by Long Thành Airport construction

Authorities in the southern province of Đồng Nai plan to establish hi-tech agricultural co-operatives to create jobs for those over the age of 40 who are affected by the construction of  Long Thành International Airport.

NA adopts socio-economic resolution for 2020, targeting 6.8% GDP growth

The National Assembly (NA) this morning approved the Resolution on socio-economic development plan for the year 2020, targeting 6.8 per cent GDP growth and improvements to national competitiveness.

New inter-regional road to link HCM City, Đồng Nai An inter-regional road between HCM City and the southern province of Đồng Nai will be built at an estimated cost of VNĐ6.6 trillion (US$285 million).

Long Thành international airport will operate by 2025: transport minister

Long Thành 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.

Việt Nam never concedes in sovereignty matters: PM Tensions escalated this summer when Beijing dispatched a research ship Haiyang Dizhi 8 escorted by other vessels to Việt Nam’s exclusive economic zone for energy surveys.

Airport development key to socio-economic development Airports with modern infrastructure that can serve as international hubs had the potential to become major drivers for national socio-economic development, said experts at a recent conference held to discuss the sustainable development of Việt Nam’s airports in Hà Nội.

Eighth session of 14th National Assembly opens  At this session which runs from October 21 to November 27, the NA is scheduled to pass 12 laws, thee resolutions and give opinions on nine draft laws.

Govt wants construction of Long Thành airport to begin in early 2021

The construction of Long Thành International Airport must be started by early 2021, Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng said during a visit to its site on Wednesday (16 October).