Phu My 3 to rely on costlier LNG

Phu My 3 to rely on costlier LNG

The Phu My 3 power plant may have to rely on costlier imported liquefied natural gas after it transitions to Vietnamese control.
$130-million Na San Airport waits for investment plan

$130-million Na San Airport waits for investment plan

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh assigned the Ministry of Transport to study the northern province of Son La’s proposal to upgrade Na San Airport.
BOT procedure roadblocks hindering venture progress

BOT procedure roadblocks hindering venture progress

Investors of build-operate-transfer (BOT) infrastructure ventures with a completed construction phase are facing legal roadblocks in stake transfer, impeding capital flow circulation as well as narrowing their prospects of joining other projects.
Hanoi approves more than 1 billion USD for Ring Road No. 4 project

Hanoi approves more than 1 billion USD for Ring Road No. 4 project

The Hanoi People's Council for the term 2021 - 2026 on May 20 agreed to spend 23.5 trillion VND (over 1 billion USD) from the city budget for the Ring Road No. 4 project.
Narrowing the gap for PPPs in health

Narrowing the gap for PPPs in health

The gap between the investment need for health and the fiscal constraints has focused government attention on public-private partnerships, with more than 1,000 such ventures being implemented in developed countries.
EGATi has yet to get Thai government approval for Quang Tri 1 thermal power plant

EGATi has yet to get Thai government approval for Quang Tri 1 thermal power plant

The Thai government has yet to license EGATi, the investor of Quang Tri 1 thermal power plant, to invest overseas, making construction plans uncertain.
Future outlined for BOT projects on back of PPP Law

Future outlined for BOT projects on back of PPP Law

Over the past few years, investors have not been much inclined towards build-operate-transfer (BOT) transport projects in Vietnam, while the number of schemes with financial constraints has increased.
More than two dozen road construction projects prioritised for investment in 2021-2025

More than two dozen road construction projects prioritised for investment in 2021-2025

The Ministry of Transport has issued a report asking the prime minister's approval for the road system plan for the next ten years.
New BOT approaches bring investment opportunities

New BOT approaches bring investment opportunities

As Vietnamese invesstors are moving to accelerate corporate bond issuances and new business models to raise funds for transport initiatives to ease reliance on bank loans, more opportunities are coming for international ventures.
Barriers to lending rates and VAT refunds in BOT projects soon to be resolved

Barriers to lending rates and VAT refunds in BOT projects soon to be resolved

Investors of build-operate-transfer projects are expected to rejoice over upcoming solutions related to issues surrounding lending rates and VAT refunds in August.
Vietnam signs contract of third PPP section of North-South Expressway

Vietnam signs contract of third PPP section of North-South Expressway

The BOT contract has been signed for the Cam Lam-Vinh Hao section of the Eastern Cluster of the North-South Expressway, pushing it toward construction.
All BOT toll stations in southern localities suspended amidst social distancing

All BOT toll stations in southern localities suspended amidst social distancing

Toll collection at all BOT stations in the southern localities has been suspended to reduce logistics costs for local and foreign businesses and manufacturers.
Five sub-projects of North-South Expressway to kick off construction this quarter

Five sub-projects of North-South Expressway to kick off construction this quarter

The construction of five sub-projects of the North-South Expressway will start in May and June.
BOT thermal power projects rush to meet target

BOT thermal power projects rush to meet target

Despite their difficulties, the investors of four BOT thermal power plants are rushing to start operation and begin generating power.
Crafting procedures for successful PPP schemes

Crafting procedures for successful PPP schemes

In order to achieve its economic goals, Vietnam is trying to attract deeper investment from the private sector, with public-private partnerships considered one of the more effective tools.
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