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The main segments of the second-phase construction of Vinh Tuy bridge spanning Hong (Red) River (Vinh Tuy Bridge 2) in Hanoi was connected on May 30.

The Ministry of Transport has released a written directive urging local Departments of Transport, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam, and the Vietnam Expressway Corporation to enhance their management, inspection, and supervision of construction investment projects.

The Ministry of Transport has demanded that the investors and management boards of projects frequently examine main contractors and sub-contractors to prevent the illegal transfer of contracts.

Investors and businesses have been urged to accelerate the construction of projects in the Nghi Son Economic Zone in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa.

An award programme was launched in Hanoi on August 26, seeking to honour energy efficient industrial enterprises, construction works, and products.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee’s 11th session closed on May 13 after three days of sitting, scrutinising socio-economic reports, allocation of State budget in 2021 - 2025, and investment plans for highway construction projects.

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) plans to launch 67 new construction projects as part of the 2021-2025 mid-term public investment plan, including six of national significance, 10 in group A and 51 in groups B and C.

The Vietnam Energy Efficiency Building Week VEEBW 2021 (VEEBW 2021) hosted by the Vietnam Energy Efficiency Network (EEN-Vietnam) opened in Hanoi on November 3.

The State Council for Acceptance of Construction Projects at a recent meeting has approved the quality assessment results of Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro in Hanoi, setting the stage for commercial operations of the long-delayed project.

Local construction firms face the risk of bankruptcy as the price of steel has soared 40 percent recently.

Vietnamese and Indian enterprises gathered in the capital city of Hanoi on October 8 to discuss ways to develop smart cities in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh 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.

The Cambodian Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction said the construction industry in the country remains stable despite a serious downturn facing many sectors globally due to impact of COVID-19.

Vietnamese steelmakers were in need of State support to minimise the damage caused by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which could well reach a pandemic as dozens of countries reported new infections, said industry leaders and experts.

The Cambodian Government will postpone all its construction projects in a bid to earmark the budget for fighting the possible COVID-19 outbreak, Prime Minister Hun Sen said on March 4.

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has approved the second-phase construction of Vinh Tuy bridge spanning Hong (Red) River in Hanoi with investment of more than 2.54 trillion (109 million USD) sourced from the city’s budget.

Cambodia’s construction sector attracted 9.35 billion USD in investment this year, up 79 percent from 5.22 billion USD recorded in the previous year, reported the Xinhua News Agency.

The southernmost province of Ca Mau is prompting actions in response to the serious erosion along the dyke system in its western sea area.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Transport will withdraw licences or not grant new licences for construction projects that are behind schedule.

Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha admitted shortcomings in several fields within his remit while responding to questions of legislators on June 4.