At a September 8 conference, Minister Tran Hong Minh stressed science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as the foundation for breakthroughs in Vietnam's construction and transport sectors, outlining key projects and legal reforms.
Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh has directed 10 provinces and agencies to accelerate project execution and ensure at least 95% disbursement of 2025 public investment, warning of suspensions for delays in land clearance or missed deadlines.
At a September 9 meeting, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh called for comprehensive amendments to the Construction Law, the Law on Urban and Rural Planning, and the National Assembly Standing Committee's Resolution on urban classification.
Vietnam has built 2,476 km of expressways and is pushing ahead with 733 km more to reach its 3,000 km target by the end of 2025. Minister Tran Hong Minh confirmed all projects remain on schedule, with major milestones set for December 2025.
During a site inspection on Sept 4, Minister Tran Hong Minh called for all-out efforts to speed up the Nhon–Hanoi Station metro tunnel, stressing that each day saved benefits the public and prevents cost overruns on the long-delayed project.
On August 19, celebrating the 80th National Day, Vietnam inaugurated and broke ground on 250 projects worth VND 1.28 quadrillion, affirming its resolve for rapid, sustainable growth and signaling a new era of national development.
Vietnam aims to complete more than 1 million social housing units by 2030, with over 100,000 to be delivered in 2025 alone, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh announced at the ministry's monthly review meeting.
The Ministry of Construction convened its First Party Congress in Hanoi, setting strategic goals for 2025–2030, including major infrastructure targets, digital transformation, and strengthened Party leadership.
Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh has instructed relevant agencies to urgently review and consolidate railway standards for submission to the Government by August 10.
Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh stated that obstacles related to land clearance and construction materials have been resolved, enabling expressway projects to simultaneously accelerate.
Vietnam's Ministry of Construction is accelerating infrastructure efforts, aiming to complete 3.000km of expressways by end-2025, as highlighted by Minister Tran Hong Minh at a national online conference chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
On July 11, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh inspected the Bien Hoa–Vung Tau Expressway and Long Thanh Airport in Dong Nai, urging faster progress to meet key deadlines for these major national infrastructure projects.
On July 10, Minister of Construction conducted a field inspection of more than 700 kilometers of expressways from Hanoi to Hue, including both operational and under-construction sections in Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, and Thua Thien - Hue provinces.
At a meeting on July 14, the Minister instructed all relevant departments to implement Resolution 57 of the Politburo on innovation and digital transformation, and Directive 20 of the Prime Minister on environmental protection.
Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh chaired a high-level meeting to coordinate investment plans for three strategic expressway projects in Northern Vietnam: Ha Noi – Thai Nguyen – Cho Moi, Thai Nguyen – Cao Bang and Thai Nguyen – Lang Son routes.