Crafting procedures for successful PPP schemes
November 01, 2019 | 15:00
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.
Bank loans to BOT, BT infrastructure projects worth $4.72 billion
October 28, 2019 | 09:06
Bank loans for build-operate-transfer (BOT) and build-transfer (BT) infrastructure projects by the end of September this year reached nearly VND110 trillion (US$4.72 billion), up 1.85 per cent against the end of 2018.
PPPs take on South Korean flavour
October 26, 2019 | 10:21
With Vietnam as a focus of President Moon Jae-in’s New Southern Policy, South Korea is supporting the country’s development of the legal framework on public-private partnership investment as a way to clear the road for its businesses to join potential projects.
Financing for BOT projects on ice
October 18, 2019 | 15:30
Vietnam has closed its doors to international investors joining the Eastern Cluster of the North-South Expressway initiative, catering to domestic groups only. However, the bankability of this key national project remains in question amid various concerns
Importance of financing for Vietnam’s BOT ventures
October 18, 2019 | 10:00
With the Ministry of Transport recently cancelling the international bidding process and replacing it with domestic bidding for the North-South Expressway project, the feasibility for bank loans is put on the top shelf of concerns.
PM asks for push for non-stop toll collection implementation
July 17, 2019 | 11:58
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has pushed for the implementation of automated non-stop toll collection on all build-operation-transfer (BOT) highways across the country with a deadline of end of the year.
Promoting cross-border BOT partners
June 26, 2019 | 08:31
While build-operate-transfer transport projects are proving a moderate success, considerable controversies continue to revolve around them.
Foreign investors divest floundering Tasco
June 06, 2019 | 09:46
Tasco has been plummeting since violations have been uncovered at its BOT and BT projects and foreign investors announced reducing ownership in the company.
Construction of Van Don-Mong Cai highway set to start this month
March 04, 2019 | 13:45
The northern province of Quang Ninh is set on beginning construction of the Van Don-Mong Cai highway in the first quarter of this year.
Ministry to accelerate North-South Expressway project
February 14, 2019 | 15:32
The Ministry of Transport plans to speed up the implementation of the North-South expressway project in 2019, said Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The.
Preparing for the next level of PPP regulation
January 05, 2019 | 08:00
In light of strong interest among private investors, the Vietnamese government is carrying out bold moves to make public-private partnership more bankable...
Five BOT toll station company officials detained for fraud
January 02, 2019 | 15:15
Five officials of a company which operates build, operate and transfer (BOT) toll stations of HCM City-Truong Luong Expressway in the southern region have been arrested for being accused of fraud.
Quang Ninh to start construction on new highway in December 1
December 03, 2018 | 16:24
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh is accelerating ground clearance work and investment procedures so as to start construction work on the Mong Cai-Van Don highway within this month.
PM: Wrongdoings in BOT projects need strict handling
November 16, 2018 | 13:12
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently urged the Ministry of Transport to upgrade damaged build-operate-transfer (BOT) expressways as soon as possible to ensure the safety of people and vehicles.
Two BOT transport projects opened to traffic
October 11, 2018 | 12:33
The Hoa Lac-Hoa Binh highway and Van Lang bridge linking Hanoi’s outlying Ba Vi district and Phu Tho province’s Viet Tri city, which were constructed under build-operate-transfer (BOT) contracts, were opened to traffic on October 10.
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