Vietnam commences, inaugurates 80 projects in a day to celebrate Reunification Day

Of the total, new projects carry a combined price tag of VND305 trillion ($11.8 billion) and completed ones cost VND140 trillion ($5.3 billion).

State budget funding accounted for VND185 trillion ($7.1 billion), while non-budget sources contributed VND260 trillion ($10.1 billion).

These projects span multiple sectors, including 40 in transportation, 12 in industrial and civil construction, 12 in education, nine in socio-cultural areas, five in public healthcare, and two in irrigation. Notable projects include:

Expressways

Ho Chi Minh City: Over 18km of the western branch of the Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway in the city was opened to traffic, enhancing the key transport link between the Mekong Delta and southeastern Vietnam.

Ba Ria – Vung Tau: The 19.5km Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway section through Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province was opened. This section, part of a 53km expressway, was completed three months ahead of schedule and six months earlier than the government's target.

Binh Phuoc: Groundbreaking took place for two components of the Gia Nghia – Chon Thanh Expressway, part of the western North-South Expressway. The two components, managed by the Binh Phuoc People's Committee, carry a total price tag of nearly VND5 trillion ($192.8 million). The full route from Gia Nghia City, Dak Nong Province to Chon Thanh Town, Binh Phuoc is over 128km long.

Ha Tinh: two segments of the eastern North-South Expressway in 2021-25 – Bai Vot - Ham Nghi and Ham Nghi - Vung Ang were opened to traffic.

Public infrastructure, livelihood projects

Ho Chi Minh City: Inauguration of Hoc Mon Regional General Hospital.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau: Inauguration of the Con Dao Military-Civilian Medical Center, with a total investment of over VND250 billion ($9.6 million) and a capacity of 60 beds, aimed at serving both locals and tourists without traveling to the mainland.

Ca Mau: Groundbreaking of the new Ca Mau General Hospital with a capacity of 1,200 beds and an investment of over VND3.3 trillion ($127.3 million), aiming to enhance healthcare services and reduce pressure on higher-tier hospitals.

Dak Lak: Completion of phase 1 of the Krong Pach Thuong irrigation project, valued at over VND4.4 trillion ($169.7 million). The project is considered one of the largest and most complex irrigation projects in the Central Highlands. Two reservoirs – Krong Pach Thuong and Ea Rot with a combined capacity of 122.69 million cubic meters – were completed in phase 1, ensuring water supply for 14,900 hectares of crops and nearly 73,000 people.

Soc Trang: Inauguration of the largest saline intrusion control sluice in the province – Rach Mop Sluice – costing VND516 billion ($19.9 million). With a waterway width of 85m, two 35m-wide sluice gates, a 15m boat lock, and an automated monitoring system, the structure supports freshwater management for over 19,000 hectares and features.

Key transportation projects

Ho Chi Minh City: Groundbreaking of the technical infrastructure relocation and mine and bomb detection and clearance package of Beltway No. 2 project with a commitment to on-time completion.

Ben Tre: The last sections of the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge were connected on Saturday, four months ahead of schedule. The bridge is expected to be operational by August, easing severe congestion on the existing Rach Mieu Bridge.

Ca Mau: Groundbreaking for the Ca Mau Airport upgrade project, whose investor is the Airports Corporation of Vietnam. The project, with a total investment of some VND2.4 trillion ($92.6 million), includes the building of a new 2,400m x 45m runway to accommodate A320 and A321 aircraft, and the expansion of the passenger terminal to handle 500,000 passengers annually.

Quang Binh: Groundbreaking of the T2 passenger terminal at Dong Hoi Airport.

Can Gio sea reclamation urban area expected to become new symbol of Ho Chi Minh City

Vingroup on Saturday officially broke ground on a sea reclamation tourism urban area in Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City, named Vinhomes Green Paradise.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Van Duoc, and Vingroup chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, among others.

At the ceremony, Nguyen Viet Quang, vice-chairman and CEO of Vingroup, shared that with a total area of 2,870 hectares, the project is envisioned as one of the world-class ESG mega-urban areas, marking a pivotal milestone in the sustainable urban development strategy of Ho Chi Minh City and the southeast region.

Notably, Vingroup plans to invest in an offshore wind power system located 10km from the coast, which will supply renewable energy to the entire urban complex.

The project’s centerpiece will be the 'Blue Wave Theater,' covering seven hectares and designed by leading global architecture firm Gensler.

The theater will have a capacity of 5,000 seats and include the largest convention, wedding, and exhibition space in Southeast Asia, along with an outdoor square accommodating up to 50,000 people.

This mega-urban area will feature a wide range of amenities, including the world’s largest artificial saltwater lagoon, the 443-hectare Paradise Lagoon, the five-star Landmark Harbour international port, two golf courses designed by Tiger Woods and Robert Trent Jones II, and the 30,000-square-meter Winter Wonderland amusement park featuring an ice rink.

Speaking at the groundbreaking event, Duong Ngoc Hai, vice-chairman of the administration in Ho Chi Minh City, described the Can Gio sea reclamation urban area as a key strategic project with significant implications for the city's future. It is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs, promote the growth of services and trade, increase budget revenues, and improve residents' quality of life.

Once operational, the urban area is set to become a major destination in Ho Chi Minh City's strategy to position itself as an international hub for economy, finance, and tourism, in line with the city’s development vision.