Ministry of Transport calls for stronger oversight on construction projects

Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023

The directive highlights the need for closer attention to the quality and efficiency of such projects, particularly expressway projects.

Better legal framework needed to handle emerging issues in construction sector

Thursday, Apr 21, 2022

Amid mounting construction material prices, it is crucial to revise and refine existing legal frameworks to tackle issues delaying construction projects, allowing the projects to be finished on schedule. Deputy Minister of Construction Bui Hong Minh spoke to Vietnam News...

Public investment contributes to VN’s economic recovery: JICA official

Thursday, Oct 08, 2020

The Vietnamese Government had issued instructions not to delay the construction of public works during the COVID-19 pandemic and those supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

HCM City to suspend work on non-urgent construction projects

Monday, Apr 06, 2020

HCM City has suspended non-urgent construction projects until April 15 in an aim to strictly follow nationwide social distancing rules amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ha Noi eyes basements to solve parking crisis

Monday, Sep 04, 2017

Ha Noi’s People’s Committee recently issued regulations on basement areas for parking at new construction projects in the inner city, part of the effort to tackle the severe parking space shortage.  

Dong Nai halts construction licensing

Saturday, Aug 19, 2017

The People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province has suspended the licensing of construction projects in residential areas around the planned Long Thanh International Airport in an effort to prevent speculation and higher land prices.

Cost estimates for construction projects to be slashed

Tuesday, Feb 07, 2017

The estimated initial cost of State-funded construction projects in 26 provinces and cities could be cut as much as VND10.2 trillion (US$451.6 million) compared to early projections.

Linh Dam Lake development gets approval

Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014

Ha Noi People''s Committee has approved a plan to build a 147 hectare urban development area south of Linh Dam Lake to house 7,800 people.