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Cần Thơ plans major power expansion with 19 new energy projects

Cần Thơ plans major power expansion with 19 new energy projects

The proposal was presented during a meeting between the Cần Thơ People''s Committee and a delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Tuesday.
Vietnamese construction material makers set sights on Australia

Vietnamese construction material makers set sights on Australia

Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia Trần Thị Thanh Mỹ said the Việt Nam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is widening the lane for economic, trade, and investment ties.
Rail steel demand seen at 4 million tonnes, driven by major railway projects

Rail steel demand seen at 4 million tonnes, driven by major railway projects

Demand will mainly come from the North-South high-speed railway, the Hà Nội – Hải Phòng - Lào Cai railway and metro projects in HCM City.
Green construction drive stepped up to support net zero goal

Green construction drive stepped up to support net zero goal

The country has surpassed its national target for green buildings, with more than 828 certified projects covering a combined floor area of around 20.8 million square metres, ranking eighth among 180 countries and territories in the number of certified green...
Ministry pushes social and rental housing, saying apartment prices have stabilised

Ministry pushes social and rental housing, saying apartment prices have stabilised

Nationwide, 866 social housing projects have been developed with a combined investment of about VNĐ606 trillion (US$23 billion) and a total of 757,338 apartment units.
Hà Nộis second airport officially added to national airport plan

Hà Nội's second airport officially added to national airport plan

Việt Nam will have 36 airports by 2030, including 19 international airports and 17 domestic airports.
New contractor assessment programme aims to improve industry transparency

New contractor assessment programme aims to improve industry transparency

The programme is designed to be held every two years, with the inaugural assessment scheduled for the end of 2026 and the second edition planned for 2028.
Provinces told to kick off at least one rental housing project this month

Provinces told to kick off at least one rental housing project this month

The Ministry of Construction has asked each province and city to begin construction of at least one rental housing project with budget funds in June and prepare development plans for the sector through 2030.
Transparent land valuation key to unlocking investment, experts say

Transparent land valuation key to unlocking investment, experts say

The 2024 Land Law has abolished the long-standing land price framework and requires local authorities to issue annual land price tables that more closely reflect market values.
Construction materials market shows signs of easing after price surge

Construction materials market shows signs of easing after price surge

Several steel companies have announced price cuts for construction steel products, marking the first downward adjustments this year and offering some relief to contractors facing rising project costs.  
Hubexo Asia Awards 2026 celebrates excellence, innovation in Việt Nams construction, architecture sectors

Hubexo Asia Awards 2026 celebrates excellence, innovation in Việt Nam's construction, architecture sectors

Việt Nam''s most outstanding developers, architecture firms and contractors were honoured at the Hubexo Asia Awards 2026 in HCM City last week for their contributions to shaping the country''s built environment through innovation, sustainability and project excellence.
Building materials sector pushed beyond raw extraction

Building materials sector pushed beyond raw extraction

Rising costs, carbon pressure and supply shortages are forcing the construction materials industry towards greener and higher-value production.
Plans discussed to strengthen multimodal transport connectivity

Plans discussed to strengthen multimodal transport connectivity

Import-export turnover reached nearly US$930 billion last year, while cargo transport volume exceeded 3 billion tonnes, up 14.1 per cent year-on-year.
HCM City forum discusses sustainable high-rise urban development

HCM City forum discusses sustainable high-rise urban development

Cities like HCM City need to improve resource efficiency and pursue sustainable high-rise development strategies amid increasingly limited resources.
Construction ministry proposes bold reforms to cut red tape

Construction ministry proposes bold reforms to cut red tape

The Ministry of Construction has proposed sweeping reforms to streamline administrative procedures in the construction sector with the principle that each construction project should undergo only one administrative procedure before breaking ground.