The People's Committee of the southern province of Đồng Nai has appointed a planner for the construction of the Hiệp Hòa Urban Area, the largest of its kind in the province.

Officials emphasised that the upgrade is essential to accommodate rising traffic demand, support the target of 8 per cent GDP growth.

HCM City authorities on Saturdya broke ground on the city’s first pedestrian bridge crossing the Sài Gòn River, linking District 1 with the Thủ Thiêm New Urban Area in Thủ Đức City, with a total investment of nearly VNĐ1 trillion ( US$39 million).

A technical completion for the Quảng Đà Bridge project connecting the central city of Đà Nẵng and Quảng Nam Province has been completed, creating smooth traffic of the two neighbour localities on the National Highway No 14B.

The Government is studying the establishment of a National Housing Fund to boost the supply of affordable housing and address rising demand in major urban areas.

Thái Bình Province plans to launch 24 social housing projects in 2025, covering a total area of approximately 62.3 hectares, as part of the national scheme to develop at least one million social housing units by 2030.

The central city of Đà Nẵng has started an upgrade project on a drainage system and underground power cabling at four inner streets, a central trading and tourism zone, with an investment of VNĐ280 billion (US$11.2 million).

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyễn Xuân Sang has signed a decision announcing the official list of 17 inland container depots (IDCs) across 12 provinces and centrally-governed cities in Việt Nam.

Work commenced on two large-scale construction material plants in Hue City's Phong Dien Industrial Zone with a total investment exceeding 4.18 trillion VND (over 163 million USD) on March 25.

Due mostly to financial difficulties, some expressways still face limitations in terms of lane capacity and speed restrictions.

Nine trees will be cut down under plans to develop a bigger space around Hoàn Kiếm Lake and they will not be replaced, while others will be relocated, leading the climate change expert to express his concerns.