Proposed appraisal of 3.300 billion VND road tunnel; Commencement of a railway renovation project worth more than 2.000 billion VND

Invest in Thanh Long Lake eco-tourism resort, Hai Duong province

In document No. 1706/VPCP-QHDP dated March 15, 3, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh commented on two recommendations and proposals of the People's Committee of Hai Duong province.

The People's Committee of Hai Duong province implements the necessary steps to invest and develop the Thanh Long lake area in accordance with regulations, avoiding negativity and corruption.

Regarding investment in Thanh Long Lake eco-tourism resort, Hai Duong province planning for the period 2021 - 2030, vision to 2050 (Decision No. 1639/QD-TTg dated December 19, 12 of the Prime Minister ) and Adjusting the General Planning of Chi Linh City, Hai Duong Province to 2023 (Decision No. 2040/QD-UBND dated February 555, 25 of the People's Committee of Hai Duong Province) has oriented the development of the lake area. Thanh Long becomes an eco-tourism resort. The Prime Minister has assigned the People's Committee of Hai Duong province and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to coordinate in formulating the Planning Task of preserving, repairing and restoring the special national relic Con Son - Kiep Bac. 

The People's Committee of Hai Duong province actively coordinates with the People's Committee of Bac Giang province to fully absorb opinions from the Ministries of Construction, Culture, Sports and Tourism, Natural Resources and Environment to implement the Necessary steps according to the correct processes and procedures to invest and develop the Thanh Long Lake area according to regulations and must not allow negativity and corruption to occur.

Regarding investment in the Project to renovate and upgrade National Highway 37, section from National Highway 18 to An Linh Junction, Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province, the Prime Minister agreed with the proposal of the People's Committee of Hai Duong province on the necessary to implement the Project.

The project has been approved by the Ministry of Transport (Decision No. 2164/QD-BGTVT dated September 30, 9), the Prime Minister also assigned the Ministry of Planning and Investment to preside and coordinate with relevant agencies. The agency proposes a plan to allocate capital to implement the Project (document No. 2011/TB-VPCP dated March 105, 31 of the Government Office). The Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Planning and Investment to urgently carry out assigned tasks and report to the Prime Minister before March 3, 2023.

Complete the Adjustment Document for the Master Plan of Vietnam's seaport system

The Government Office has just issued Notice No. 102/TB-VPCP dated March 15, 3 on the conclusion of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha at the meeting on adjusting the Master Plan for development of Vietnam's seaport system period 2024-2021, vision to 2030.

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In Notice No. 102/TB-VPCP, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha acknowledged and appreciated the Ministry of Transport for being very responsible and proactive in organizing, implementing research, and preparing adjustment documents. Master plan for development of Vietnam's seaport system for the period 2021-2030, vision to 2050 (Plan adjustment dossier). This is an important and urgent task. The Deputy Prime Minister requested ministries, branches, localities and relevant agencies to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Transport and urgently send comments at the request of the Ministry of Transport according to regulations. .

Based on written opinions of ministries, branches and localities, and opinions of delegates attending the meeting, the Ministry of Transport urgently reviews, absorbs and fully explains relevant opinions to Complete the Planning adjustment dossier in accordance with the processes, procedures and regulations of the law on planning, noting: the adjusted and supplemented contents must be fully explained on the political basis, legal, scientific, practical requirements and impact assessment on both economic and environmental efficiency according to regulations; New concepts that do not exist in legal documents ("smart port", "green port"...) must have their concepts clarified, their connotations clear, scientific and feasible.

At the same time, the Deputy Prime Minister also requested the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City to urgently complete the Can Gio International Transshipment Port research project (Project) according to regulations and direction of the Government Leaders. government in documents of the Government Office: No. 305/TB-VPCP dated August 02, 8, No. 2023/VPCP-CN dated September 7320, 23, No. 9/TB-VPCP dated February 2023, 52, In which, pay attention to a clear and specific assessment of: feasibility, economic efficiency, comprehensive impact on environmental factors, ecosystems, and requirements to ensure national defense and security in the relationship. with Ho Chi Minh City's plans, regional plans and other related plans; feasibility and economic efficiency in the relationship with Ba Ria - Vung Tau seaport, Cai Mep - Thi Vai wharf area; On that basis, clearly identify and report the output products of the Project (decision to supplement the sea port planning; specific policy mechanisms for the Can Tho international transit port investment and business project). Hours;...), accordingly, only report and submit to the Prime Minister contents that are beyond authority.

Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee proactively sent a document to send the Project (responsible for information, data and feasibility) to the Ministry of Transport for reference, research and handling during the process. Prepare Planning Adjustment Documents.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment, according to its assigned functions and tasks, proactively and closely coordinates and issues documents to guide the Ministry of Transport on the order, procedures, and dossier of adjustment to the Planning, noting the It is necessary to establish an Appraisal Council to conduct appraisal and adjustment of the Planning to ensure rigor, science, and compliance with the Planning Law and Resolution 61/2022/QH15 of the National Assembly.

Proposed investment plan for Ring Road 4 of Ho Chi Minh City, section passing through Ba Ria - Vung Tau

The People's Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province has just sent official dispatch No. 3043/UBND - VP to the Ministry of Transport asking for comments on the investment plan for Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 4 Project, section passing through Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.

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Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 4 project, section through Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, has a route length of 18,23 km with the starting point at the intersection of Toc Tien - Chau Pha, the intersection area with Bien Hoa - Expressway. Vung Tau and DT992, about 230m from Bien Hoa - Vung Tau highway; The last point in Chau Duc district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province (bordering Dong Nai province, location of Bau Can Lake) continues with the Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 4 Project in Dong Nai province.

According to the planning of Ring Road 4 of Ho Chi Minh City, the section passing through Ba Ria - Vung Tau province has 8 lanes with a cross-section width of 74,5m; During the phasing phase, the route will be invested according to the scale of a 4-lane expressway with the investment method being PPP, BOT contract type.

In Official Dispatch No. 3043, the People's Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province agreed on a capital recovery plan of 20 years.

With the 4-lane expressway plan, the roadbed width is 25,5m (similar to the plan proposed by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee) in case the Ministry of Transport requires unifying this scale throughout phase 1: Total Project investment is about 7.972,293 billion VND, of which state capital is 3.965 billion VND, accounting for 49,75% (central budget capital is 1.983 billion VND, local budget capital is 1.983 billion VND); Investor capital is 4.005 billion VND, accounting for 50,25%.

With the 4-lane expressway plan, roadbed width of 27m, the total project investment is about 8.100,279 billion VND, of which state capital is 4.095 billion VND, accounting for 50,57% (central budget capital is 2.048 billion VND). , local budget capital 2.048 billion VND); Investor capital is 4.005 billion VND, accounting for 49,43%.

The People's Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province proposes to the Prime Minister to support central budget capital to implement the project in the period 2021-2025, period 2026-2030 for Ba Ria - Vung Tau province about 50% of the total capital. The state budget participates in the project as proposed by localities in the region.

Besides, to be consistent with the financial plans of projects in the region (the general proposed capital recovery period is about 20 years) and to facilitate the selection of investors, the People's Committee of Ba Ria - Vung province China believes that it is necessary to propose to the National Assembly and the Government to increase the state budget's capital contribution to the project to greater than 50% of the total project investment and select a capital recovery period for projects of about 20 years. year.

According to the plan, the People's Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province will direct the general consulting unit to coordinate with local Departments of Transport and consulting units to prepare pre-feasibility study reports of component projects to reach consensus. on scale, general technical standards, applicable technical regulations and standards, investment phasing, plans, implementation progress... submitted to the Ministry of Transport for consideration and direction in March 3.

Develop specific mechanisms and policies for Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 4 construction projects, submit to the Ministry of Planning and Investment for appraisal in April 4; Report to the Prime Minister and submit to the National Assembly for approval in June 2024.

Localities complete feasibility study reports of projects and submit them to competent authorities for approval of investment policies in the third quarter of 2024; Carry out compensation and site clearance from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the fourth quarter of 2026; Select investors in the third quarter of 2025; Organize construction and complete the project in the fourth quarter of 2027.

Technical traffic opening of the main eastern route of Ben Luc - Long Thanh expressway in 2024

This is VEC's commitment to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Canh, Vice Chairman of the State Capital Management Committee at Enterprises during a site inspection of the Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway Construction Project last weekend.

According to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Canh, the Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway Construction Project is a key transport infrastructure project, receiving special attention from the Prime Minister and Government leaders because this is a section of the Northern Expressway. – South, connecting the Southeast provinces and the Mekong Delta.

Vice Chairman of the State Capital Management Committee at Enterprise Nguyen Ngoc Canh and the inspection team of the Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway Construction Project.

Therefore, in the role of investor - Vietnam Expressway Development Investment Corporation (VEC) needs to take advantage of favorable weather, speed up construction progress, ensure safety, quality and safety. effectively, especially strengthening the work of ensuring traffic safety, labor safety and environmental sanitation during the construction process.

Regarding the difficulties and obstacles of the Project, Vice Chairman of the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises said that they will report to competent authorities and promptly resolve them.

Specifically, for Package J3 - Construction of Phuoc Khanh bridge and viaduct through Can Gio district, leader of the State Capital Management Committee at Nguyen Ngoc Canh enterprise will work with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation - JICA to adjust the Agreement, allowing Vietnamese contractors to participate in construction and installation, completing the remaining work of this Bidding Package.

"Regarding the remaining land problems, VEC urgently works with Dong Nai province to completely resolve land problems without affecting the project progress," Vice Chairman Nguyen Ngoc Canh directed.

Regarding the expansion plan for the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway Project, Vice Chairman of the State Capital Management Committee at Enterprise Nguyen Ngoc Canh requested VEC to focus on completing the investment plan for the Project. project and submit it to the Government before March 17, 3 to deploy synchronously with the progress of the Long Thanh international airport construction project.

According to Mr. Pham Hong Quang, General Director of VEC, up to this point, the total output value of implemented bidding packages has reached about 80% of the adjusted construction value of the Project.

In particular, the western section uses ADB loans, bidding packages A2-1 and A3 have been completed and are undergoing acceptance and handover procedures. For Package A1-1, the contractor has started implementing the remaining work volume of Package A1. For packages A2-2 and A4, VEC has issued bidding documents to select contractors to construct the remaining volume.

For the JICA funded section, Package J2 has now been completed. In package J1, the contractor has carried out burning K1 of the main span of the Binh Khanh cable-stayed bridge and continues to burn K2 as well as the remaining items of the approach bridge.

However, even though Package J3 has issued bidding documents to select contractors to construct the remaining work, it has not received attention from Japanese contractors. Therefore, VEC has reported to JICA to allow additional adjustments for Vietnamese contractors to participate in contractor selection in an independent capacity.

Regarding the Eastern section using ADB loans, Package A5 has been completed. Package A7 reached 84% of output, currently the contractor is implementing mass construction of asphalt concrete on the bridge leading to Thi Vai bridge.

According to Mr. Truong Viet Dong, Chairman of VEC's Board of Members, the unit is drastically directing the Advisory Board, Project Management Board and construction contractors to focus on human and material resources; Focus on speeding up progress and ensuring quality.

“VEC is determined to strive to put a part of the route into operation before October 10 to celebrate the 2024th anniversary of the Corporation's founding (October 20, 6 - October 10, 2004) and open the entire route within the year. 6", Mr. Dong emphasized.

Kon Tum added 4 projects to the investment attraction list

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Ngoc Tuan has just signed Decision No. 116 on approving the additional List of Projects to attract investment in Kon Tum province for the period 2021 - 2025.

Accordingly, adding the New Bus Station Project in the North of the City. Kon Tum in Ngo May ward, city. Kon Tum; with a scale of 15.967 m2, capacity of 650 vehicles/day and night, total investment capital of about 18 billion VND in the List of projects to attract investment in Kon Tum province in the period of 2021 - 2025.

The Provincial People's Committee assigned the Department of Planning and Investment to preside over and coordinate with departments, branches, branches, Kon Tum City People's Committee and relevant units to effectively call for and attract investment into the province. ; Develop an appendix describing projects to attract investment to serve advertising and investment promotion.

Previously, on January 19, Kon Tum Provincial People's Committee also added 1 motor vehicle registration center projects to the list of projects to attract investment in Kon Tum province.

Specifically, the Kon Tum City Motor Vehicle Registration Center Project (Kon Tum City) has an investment capital of 14 billion VND, the Ngoc Hoi District Motor Vehicle Registration Center Project has an investment capital of 11 billion VND and The Sa Thay District Motor Vehicle Registration Center project has a total investment of 8 billion VND.

According to the People's Committee of Kon Tum province, the investment in the above three motor vehicle registration center projects is to serve the road motor vehicle registration needs of people in the locality and surrounding areas.

Submit to the Prime Minister for approval the project to establish South Hai Phong Economic Zone in the second quarter of 2024

Mr. Le Trung Kien, Head of the Hai Phong Economic Zone Management Board, said that the City is urgently completing documents and procedures to be able to submit to the Prime Minister for approval the project to establish the Southern Coastal Economic Zone in the coming time. second quarter 2024.

Nam Do Son Port plan.

This is the content informed at the Conference “Southern coastal economic zone – New driving force for Hai Phong economic development” organized by the Hai Phong Economic Zone Management Board in coordination with Vietnam Maritime University on March 17.

Speaking, Mr. Pham Xuan Duong, Rector of Vietnam Maritime University, stated clearly that developing the Southern Coastal Economic Zone is a very important, urgent and correct direction for Hai Phong to make good use of the situation. maximize opportunities, promote potential advantages, create open development space for many years to come.

The conference is an opportunity to jointly recognize and evaluate opportunities and challenges; Determine the work that must be done for the Southern Coastal Economic Zone to soon form. As one of the key national universities, Vietnam Maritime University determines that participating in the process of building and forming the Southern Coastal Economic Zone is a responsibility, a right, and a need to focus. faithful implementation. In particular, the school has specific programs and plans to contribute to training human resources to serve the needs of future economic zone development.

According to Mr. Le Trung Kien, the effectiveness of Dinh Vu - Cat Hai Economic Zone; Hai Phong's investment attraction results over the past 30 years, along with its important location in the dynamic region of the Red River Delta, located in 3 important economic corridors, the South Hai Phong coastal economic zone has plays a particularly important role in connecting with neighboring economic zones, forming a chain of coastal economic zones, serving as a driving force for the development of the whole region. Southern Hai Phong coastal economic zone is oriented to become an ecological, circular, dynamic and sustainable economic zone; Multimodal connection center; smart industrial network; Modern and dynamic urban and service system; while still respecting cultural identity and connection to existing regions.

This will be a dynamic, sustainable, ecological economic zone of Hai Phong with an area of ​​about 20.000 hectares, including Do Son district and An Lao, Kien Thuy, Tien Lang, Vinh Bao districts. The new economic zone will be oriented to develop a free trade zone, with priority given to the development of industrial park projects (IZs), industrial clusters (CCNs), international logistics centers, and urban areas along the route. coastal area, taking advantage of the Nam Do Son port planning area and international airport in Tien Lang district.

The city also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of New York & New Jersey (USA) on the development of seaport, airport, urban, industrial, energy and logistics complexes with a scale of 5 - 10 billion USD.

According to the expected investment phasing, in 2024 - 2025, the City promotes the proposal to establish an economic zone; The period 2026-2030 prepares and submits for approval the general planning for construction of the Economic Zone; investing in infrastructure construction; Invest in the construction of functional areas and start attracting investment in secondary projects. After 2030, continue to improve infrastructure, continue to attract investment...

The city will accelerate the promotion process to establish industrial parks according to the free trade model; towards multinational corporations to invest in dynamic projects; selectively attract investment, promote high-tech and ecological industries; Propose mechanisms and policies on investment incentives; Enhanced policy mechanisms in decentralization and authorization; Specific mechanisms and policies to develop the free trade model.

At the conference, economic experts, researchers, managers and lecturers at the Maritime University... all expressed high consensus on the policy and orientation of establishing the Southern Coastal Economic Zone. Hai Phong. Affirming that this is an inevitable trend and hoping that the project will be approved soon. At the same time, he contributed many opinions on the Free Trade Zone model; solutions to ensure the efficiency and competitiveness of the Economic Zone; human resource training plan; priority areas for development; new opportunities and challenges; Propose a number of specific policy mechanisms, especially specific mechanisms to increase the attractiveness of the Economic Zone after its establishment.

City. Hai Phong currently has 14 industrial parks in operation. Industrial parks in the City have affirmed their increasingly important position in economic restructuring towards industrialization and modernization, contributing to improving the business environment and enhancing competitiveness. promote the development of this locality. Industrial parks in the area are synchronously invested in technical infrastructure with an area of ​​more than 6.000 hectares, creating an industrial production land fund of more than 4.000 hectares, with an average occupancy rate of about 60,5%.

In 2023, Hai Phong will be approved by the Prime Minister for investment in Xuan Cau Industrial Park and Non-Tariff Area (752 hectares) and Tien Thanh Industrial Park (410 hectares). Currently, the Hai Phong Economic Zone Management Board is working with investors, functional agencies, and local authorities to accelerate the progress of infrastructure construction in the above two industrial parks. It is expected that by 2 - 2024, these industrial parks will come into operation, providing more than 2025 hectares of industrial land for the market.

In addition, Hai Phong will build 13 new industrial parks with a total area of ​​nearly 5.000 hectares. Among them, 4 industrial parks including Nam Trang Cat, Thuy Nguyen, Trang Due 3 and Giang Bien with a total area of ​​more than 1.383 hectares have submitted documents to the Ministry of Planning and Investment requesting approval of investment policies.

The locality also has a plan to prepare for a new phase of industrial development with a vision to 2050. According to the construction planning, the city. Hai Phong plans 25 industrial parks with a total maximum area of ​​15.777 hectares, establishing a new economic zone in the south of Hai Phong with an expected area of ​​about 20.000 hectares.

In particular, with the goal of becoming a modern industrial city, recently, City. Hai Phong has been encouraging investors to focus on developing ecological industrial park models, sustainable and effective development, enhancing green transformation, and reducing carbon emissions in industrial parks.

The Ministry of Transport announced the results of the pilot using sea sand as road base

The Ministry of Transport has just issued Official Dispatch No. 2499/BGTVT-KHCN&MT to the People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities announcing some results and main contents of the pilot use of sea sand as road base.

Piloting the use of sea sand for the DT978 return route section of the Hau Giang - Ca Mau section project.

Previously, this ministry piloted the use of sea sand as road base on the DT.978 return route section of the Hau Giang - Ca Mau section component project of the Northern Expressway Construction Project. – South East period 2021-2025 and has established a Ministerial Council to evaluate implementation results.

The results show that the sea sand used for the pilot section has physical and mechanical criteria that meet the requirements for roadbed materials according to TCVN 9436:2012 "Roadbed - construction and acceptance". The report summarizing the construction work, testing and assessing construction quality, and environmental monitoring also shows that there is enough basis to use sea sand for road embankment under conditions similar to the test area. pilot project experience.

However, according to the Ministry of Transport, because the pilot has only been carried out on a small scale, the design level is lower than the highway, the quality of sea sand has only been researched for one area (sea sand mine in Tra Vinh province). , technical regulations and salinity standards for plants and animals are incomplete.

Therefore, the mass use of sea sand materials to build motorways needs to continue to be piloted and expanded in projects with higher scale and design levels, as well as piloted in natural conditions. However, environmental conditions and sources of sea sand materials are different to have a basis for comprehensive assessment.

In Official Dispatch No. 2499, the Ministry of Transport wrote that the Ministerial Council agreed on the use of sea sand as embankment material for highways with a number of conditions: only use sea sand that meets material standards. according to TCVN 9436:2012, used for embankments with density K≤ 95 in areas with saline environmental conditions similar to the test area of ​​the Pilot Project. In the immediate future, consideration should be given to using it for infrasound areas, K95 embankments, and roadbed areas below the area affected by live load.

In addition, it is necessary to deploy environmental monitoring solutions to monitor the level of impact during implementation.

Along with the Ministry of Transport piloting the use of sea sand at the DT.978 return route, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has implemented a project to evaluate mineral resources in Soc Trang province, in which Basically evaluate the sea sand criteria in near-shore waters of Soc Trang province to meet the requirements for making road embankment materials according to TCVN 9436:20122.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has transferred documents and records to the People's Committee of Soc Trang province to carry out procedures to exploit and supply materials for projects according to the specific mechanism specified in Resolution No. 43. /2022/QH15, Resolution No. 106/2023/QH15 of the National Assembly.

Based on the above results, the Ministry of Transport requests that the People's Committees of provinces and cities, based on the needs and actual conditions of local project implementation, organize a pilot implementation to expand the use of sea sand as road base. for traffic construction projects with natural and environmental conditions similar to the Pilot Project.

During the implementation process, units need to study the recommendations of the Ministerial Science Council; have environmental monitoring solutions, organize monitoring and evaluate the level of impact during implementation; ensure compliance with regulations on investment, construction and other relevant laws; compile data and send it to the Ministry of Transport; At the same time, continue to survey, collect data and develop norms according to the provisions of Article 21 of Decree No. 10/2021/ND-CP on construction investment cost management.

Currently, the demand for materials used for leveling and backfilling for traffic projects in the Mekong Delta region is very large, with only 4 key highway projects being implemented with a demand of about 56 million. m3, not to mention the need for sand materials to build foundations for other projects invested by local investors. Although the reserves of river sand materials have been identified by localities and basically enough sources have been arranged, however, the exploitation and supply capacity has not met the demand for materials according to the progress of project implementation. In case of excessive exploitation capacity increase, it will lead to river bank erosion, affecting social life in the region. Besides, the Mekong Delta region is an area greatly affected by climate change. .

Strive to energize the 220 kV Nam Sum - Nong Cong line before April 30, 4

The 220 kV Nam Sum - Nong Cong line project (part of Vietnam's territory) is 129,95 km long, including 299 foundation - column positions and 99 anchorages, passing through Que Phong and Quy Chau districts (Nghe An province). ) and Nhu Xuan, Nhu Thanh, Nong Cong districts (Thanh Hoa province).

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As of March 13, the project has completed the foundation casting of 3/252 locations; Completed erection of columns 299/233 positions; Complete pulling rope 299/19 anchor intervals; Construction is being carried out simultaneously at locations where the site has been handed over and is eligible for construction...

Worth mentioning, according to the plan, the project must complete energization in January 1, but currently there are still 2024 anchorages and 76 column foundation positions that have not been handed over due to difficulties and obstacles in compensation and settlement work. site clearance and conversion of forest use purposes.

Therefore, Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) recently had a working session with the People's Committee of Nghe An province, People's Committee of Que Phong district, and People's Committee of Quy Chau district, proposing to remove difficulties and obstacles in site clearance work. for this project.

At the meeting with the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT), EVN leaders also listened to supervision consultants, and the construction contractors specifically reported the progress, difficulties and problems of each contractor. intelligence; At the same time, we commit to complete the project according to the schedule requested by the investor.

At the request of EVN leaders, the 220kV Nam Sum - Nong Cong line project plays a particularly important role in serving the import of electricity from Laos, ensuring electricity for the North, especially from the hot season of 2024. .

Therefore, contractors need to thoroughly grasp the urgency and role of this project. From there, increase human resources, vehicles, machinery, financial resources, and make maximum efforts to complete energizing the project no later than April 30, 4.

Nghe An province and district People's Committees have also committed to soon complete and hand over the site, therefore, EVN leaders also requested that the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) should direct the Project Management Board. Northern power projects have had breakthroughs in project management; work more closely with localities to speed up site clearance progress.

Consider whether or not to establish an Infrastructure Development Fund for the Southeast region 

To speed up the construction progress of transport infrastructure projects connecting the region, especially ring roads and expressways, provinces in the Southeast region are studying plans to establish a Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. South East.

Ring Road 3, Ho Chi Minh City is currently being constructed simultaneously in 4 provinces and cities including Ho Chi Minh City, Long An, Binh Duong, Dong Nai. In the photo of ring road 3 construction through Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: Le Toan

At the 4th conference on exchange and cooperation between localities in the Southeast region, the first quarter of 2024, which took place recently, the research team of the World Bank and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Research proposed 5 methods. Project to establish the Southeast Region Infrastructure Development Fund based on Vietnam's legal and practical framework.

In option 5 there are two options. One is to establish a Regional Infrastructure Development Fund in the form of an investment bank operating under the Law on Credit Institutions and current related legal regulations. Second is to establish a National Investment Fund for regional infrastructure development.

According to the research team, essentially the above 5 options can be divided into 2 groups. Group 1 (short-term, immediate solutions) is to improve, upgrade and modify current institutions (local development investment funds and VDB). Group 2 is the new establishment of the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (medium and long-term solution).

The group of experts from the World Bank and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies agreed that the two groups of solutions do not replace each other, but complement each other and there need to be two stages for the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund model. :

In the period 2024 - 2026, short-term actions will be to upgrade, improve and expand the scope of operations of local development investment funds in the region.

In particular, it is proposed to amend and supplement Article 2, Clause 1, Article 3, Clause 1, Article 15, Article 27 of Decree No. 147/2020/ND-CP of the Government regulating the organization and operation of Investment Funds. local development.

At the same time, research and promulgate criteria applicable to local development investment funds in expanding and upgrading investment activities in regional projects.

In addition, review and evaluate HFIC's operating model to make improvements and upgrades appropriate to the scale and development strategy of the Southeast region.

Period 2026 - 2030, research and build a new financial institution for the Southeast region such as: Project to establish the Southeast Region Infrastructure Development Fund or National Fund for Regional Infrastructure Development Investment with Presidency of the Ministry of Finance and direct participation of a group of World Bank experts.

Currently, localities are discussing and analyzing the pros and cons of each option before reporting to competent authorities in the second quarter of 2024.

The Ministry of Transport stated the orientation for upgrading Tho Xuan - Thanh Hoa Airport

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has just sent an official dispatch to the National Assembly delegation of Thanh Hoa province regarding the proposal of this province's voters to upgrade Tho Xuan Airport to an international airport.

Specifically, the Ministry of Transport said that the Master Plan for developing the national airport and airport system in the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 20501, and the Tho Xuan Airport Planning for the period 2021-2030, with a vision Looking to 2050, the function of Tho Xuan Airport in the nationwide civil airport network is oriented to be an international airport; The scale of infrastructure in the period to 2030 will meet the capacity of about 5 million passengers/year, with a vision to 2050 to meet the capacity of about 7 million passengers/year.

Tho Xuan Airport - Thanh Hoa.

Investment in the development of construction items at Tho Xuan Airport will be carried out according to the approved planning on the basis of transport growth needs, ensuring compliance with current regulations.

Currently, Tho Xuan Airport has reached a 4C airport scale, ensuring the operation of code C aircraft (such as A320/A321 and equivalent); aircraft apron meets 06 positions; The passenger terminal is designed with a capacity of about 1,2 million passengers/year.

Regarding operations, in recent years, Tho Xuan Airport has mainly operated domestic flights, and has conducted a number of irregular international flights (charter) using the old military terminal, which has not yet been opened. exploit regular international flights.

Passenger output through Tho Xuan Airport in recent years has approached design capacity, but international demand is not high.

Therefore, in the immediate future, the Ministry of Transport requests localities to research and call on airlines to operate more irregular international flights to/from Tho Xuan Airport to develop the international flight market. When there is a need for routine operations, the Ministry of Transport will implement procedures to announce an international airport according to regulations.

Regarding investment and development of Tho Xuan Airport, as an enterprise of Tho Xuan Airport, Vietnam Airports Corporation - ACV is reviewing and balancing resources to invest and expand projects. essential of the Port according to planning.

In addition, Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee is also studying a project to mobilize social capital to invest and operate Tho Xuan Airport.

“In the coming time, the Ministry of Transport will continue to coordinate closely with the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province, the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises and ACV to research investment plans to develop Tho Xuan Airport according to planning. , ensuring to meet the transport needs and socio-economic development of the province," informed the leader of the Ministry of Transport.

Thai Binh continues to welcome large investment capital flows

Nine projects with a total investment capital of 10.000 billion VND were awarded investment policy approval decisions, investment registration certificates, and investment cooperation memorandums right at the Thai Binh Provincial Planning Announcement Conference during the current period. period 2021 - 2030, vision to 2050.

Among the 9 projects, there are 6 projects by foreign investors.

Firstly, the Keystone Electrical Vietnam Factory Project produces all kinds of hand-held electric tools and metal components, with a design capacity of 4,8 million products/year. The project has a total investment of 40 million USD, in Lien Ha Thai Industrial Park, will come into operation from the second quarter of 2025 for phase I and the second quarter of 2027 for phase II.

Second, Yulong Vietnam shoe sole production project at Factory No. NX 18 rented from Nam Tai Thai Binh International Co., Ltd. (Lien Ha Thai Industrial Park). The project has an investment capital of 2,6 million USD, production operations from the second quarter of 2024, with a capacity of EVA midsoles of 4,8 million pairs/year, RB outsoles of 4,8 million pairs/year.

Third, Precision plastic product manufacturing project, total capital of 2,3 million USD. Implementation location is at Factory No. NX 15 rented from Nam Tai Thai Binh International Co., Ltd. (Lien Ha Thai Industrial Park). The project will go into operation from the third quarter of 2024.

Fourth, DALI Vietnam Sanitary Equipment Manufacturing Factory Project, with products such as faucets, sinks, bathtubs, and showers. Total investment capital of 10 million USD, built in Cau Nghin Industrial Park (Quynh Phu district). It is expected that in June 6, the project will go into official operation.

Fifth, the project of Xuli Cargo Control Co., Ltd. to produce cargo nets, tow ropes, and cables with an investment capital of 20,7 million USD in Tien Hai Industrial Park (Thai Binh Economic Zone); It is expected to go into official operation in May 5.

Sixth, the project to produce modified plastic and produce smart LED lights, with a total investment capital of 2,68 million USD. Implementation location at Gia Le Industrial Park, Dong Hung district. The project will go into operation in the second quarter of 2024, with design capacity of 8.000 tons/year of PE and PVC plastic beads and 150.000 LED light strings/year.

The remaining three projects of Vietnamese investors include the Winsun Toys & Sports Vietnam Factory Project of Winsun Toys & Sports Vietnam Joint Stock Company in Lien Ha Thai Industrial Park (Thai Binh Economic Zone). The factory produces products from virgin PVC, textile products, and all kinds of sports clothes. The total investment capital of the project is 350 billion VND, expected to go into official production in the first quarter of 2025.

Ammonia Factory Project of Mining Chemical Industry Corporation - Vinacomin at Thai Tho Industrial Cluster (Thai Thuy district), implemented on an area of ​​175.610 m2, total investment capital of nearly 6.500 billion VND.

Finally, the project of high quality rice and agricultural products processing factory of ThaiBinh Seed Group. The project has a total investment of 626 billion VND, implemented on an area of ​​9,5 hectares in Quynh Phu district, processing capacity of 50.000 tons of rice/year. Construction is expected to start in the third quarter of 2024 and be completed in 2028.

Thai Binh with its flexible, creative and innovative approach is becoming an attractive destination for domestic and foreign investors. 2023 is the year Thai Binh witnesses an unprecedented wave of investment attraction in history. The province's FDI attraction reached more than 2,9 billion USD, nearly 4,4 times higher than in 2022.

Khanh Hoa has an industrial park project of more than 1.800 billion VND in Van Phong Economic Zone

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has just signed a decision approving the investment policy and approving the investor of the infrastructure investment and construction project of Doc Da Trang industrial park in Van Hung commune, Van Ninh district, Khanh Hoa province.

Accordingly, the Doc Da Trang Industrial Park infrastructure investment and construction project is invested by Viglacera Yen My Industrial Park Development Joint Stock Company, implemented on an area of ​​288 hectares, with a total cost of Investing more than 1.800 billion VND, of which investor's capital contribution is more than 271 billion VND. Operational term is 50 years, from March 18.

The Deputy Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Planning and Investment and relevant ministries and branches to be responsible for appraising project investment policies and implementing state management of industrial parks according to the provisions of the Investment Law and related laws. mandarin. Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of information, reporting data, statistics, land and forest inventory, current land and forest use status, and appraisal contents according to the provisions of law. ; Responsible for the project's conformity with plans approved by competent authorities; receive opinions from ministries and branches.

The Deputy Prime Minister also assigned Khanh Hoa province to update the location and size of the Doc Da Trang industrial park in the provincial land use plan for the period 2021-2025; Organize the preparation and approval of construction zoning plans according to regulations. At the same time, organize the construction and implementation of plans for land recovery, compensation, site clearance, conversion of land use purposes, land lease to implement appropriate projects...

Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee is responsible for directing the Van Phong Economic Zone Management Board and relevant agencies to review and ensure that the project implementation area is consistent with the requirements of protecting and promoting the value of cultural heritage. , conditions according to the provisions of law on cultural heritage.

In addition, the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province must closely monitor the project implementation progress, the use of equity capital as committed to implement the project and the satisfaction of investors' conditions according to regulations. .

The Deputy Prime Minister requested the project investor to use the owner's capital contribution in accordance with the commitment to implement the project, comply with the provisions of land law and other relevant laws...

The project investor may only carry out the project after meeting all conditions prescribed by law, including permission from the competent authority to change the use purpose of rice cultivation land; is responsible for paying a sum of money to protect and develop rice land according to regulations.

Why can't we invest in National Highway 19C and National Highway 25 in Phu Yen?

The Ministry of Transport has just issued Document No. 2796/BGTVT-KHDT to the Phu Yen Provincial National Assembly Delegation on responding to voters' petitions sent after the 6th Session of the XNUMXth National Assembly.

National Highway 19C is a traffic axis passing through the three mountainous districts of Dong Xuan, Son Hoa, and Song Hinh of Phu Yen province, which has just been proposed by voters to invest in expansion soon.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Transport received petitions from voters in Phu Yen province forwarded by the People's Voluntary Committee according to Official Dispatch No. 48/BDN regarding voters' petition to the Ministry of Transport to consider having open investment solutions. wide National Highway 25 section from National Highway 1 to Phu Hoa town and the entire National Highway 19C.

Regarding this recommendation, the Ministry of Transport said that the road network planning for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050, was approved by the Prime Minister: National Highway 19C is about 206 km long, passing through Phu Yen province (Song Hinh, Son Hoa and Dong Xuan districts) is about 112 km long, scale level III-IV, 2-4 lanes, basic status reaches level IV; National Highway 25 is about 182 km long, the section through Phu Yen province is about 70 km long (the section from National Highway 1 to Phu Hoa town is about 11 km long from Km2+700 - Km13+500), scale level III, 2-4 lanes, the basic status is level IV. In recent years, the Ministry of Transport has assigned the Vietnam Road Administration to regularly carry out maintenance work on the above sections to ensure traffic safety for people and vehicles.

The Ministry of Transport also stated that for National Highway 25, although capital is difficult, in the period 2021 - 2025, the Ministry of Transport has reported to competent authorities to allocate capital to prioritize investment. about 35 km for some key sections on Highway 25.

At the same time, in the medium-term public investment plan for the period 2021 - 2025, the Ministry of Transport has balanced about VND 4.905 billion to complete 3 projects under investment, transition from the previous phase and start new construction. 3 projects. For the remaining sections on Highway 25, the Ministry of Transport has assigned research to establish a project through Phu Yen and Gia Lai provinces but has not been able to balance resources for implementation.

The Ministry of Transport agreed with the proposal to prioritize investment in National Highway 19C and National Highway 25 sections passing through the area according to the planning approved by the Prime Minister. However, because the medium-term public investment plan for the period 2021 - 2025 of the Ministry of Transport approved by the National Assembly in Resolution No. 29/2021/QH15 dated July 28, 7 focuses on target programs. national, important national projects, strategic infrastructure projects, so it is not possible to balance resources to implement other projects including National Highway 2021C and National Highway 19.

Based on the proposed investment needs, the Ministry of Transport will continue to report and propose to competent authorities for consideration when resource conditions arise. In the immediate future, the Ministry of Transport assigns the Vietnam Road Administration to preside over and coordinate with relevant parties and localities to strengthen inspection, maintenance and repair of the above routes to ensure safety for passengers. people and vehicles participating in traffic.

Proposing a synchronous investment plan for the 4-lane Dong Dang - Tra Linh expressway

The joint venture of Deo Ca Group Joint Stock Company - ICV Vietnam Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company - Deo Ca Transport Infrastructure Investment Joint Stock Company - 568 Construction Joint Stock Company has just had a document No. 313/2024/DCG sent to the Management Board of Investment and Construction Projects of Transport Works in Cao Bang province on a synchronous investment plan for the entire Dong Dang - Tra Linh expressway on a complete scale. PPP method.

Perspective of Dong Dang - Tra Linh expressway phase 1.

It is known that the joint venture of Deo Ca Group Joint Stock Company - ICV Vietnam Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company - Deo Ca Transport Infrastructure Investment Joint Stock Company - Main 568 Construction Joint Stock Company is the investor selected to implement the Dong Dang - Tra Linh expressway construction investment project phase 1 according to the PPP method with the renewal of about 93km with 2 lanes, roadbed width 13,5, XNUMXm.

Completing the Dong Dang - Tra Linh expressway according to the planned scale will include expanding the section Km0+00 - Km93+35, locations with a roadbed width of 13,5m into 4 express lanes. with a roadbed width of 17m and arrangement of intermittent emergency stopping lanes and construction of the expressway section from Km93+350 (end point of phase 1) to Km121+060 with a length of 27,71 km also according to regulations. 17m road base with 4 expressway lanes and intermittent emergency stopping lanes.

Currently, the Phase 1 project is invested according to the PPP method of BOT contract, being implemented by relevant parties on the basis of the signed project contract and other agreements. The project enterprise is also carrying out procedures for signing a credit contract for the Phase 1 project with VP Bank.

“Therefore, adjusting the Phase 1 Project will require adjusting the investment capital source, which will affect the signing of credit contracts and credit disbursement for the Phase 1 Project,” said the investor consortium. said.

On this basis, the investor proposes to continue implementing the Phase 1 Project according to the Project Contract signed between the parties. The investment to complete the entire route will be carried out by an independent project (Phase 2 Project) according to the PPP method and divided into 2 component projects.

Specifically, Project Component 1 will invest in expanding the route Km0+00 - Km93+350 according to the roadbed size of 17m with 4 expressway lanes and arranging intermittent emergency stopping lanes. Total expected investment is about 4.343 billion VND, implemented according to the public investment method from the state budget.

Component project 2 will invest in PPP to build the Km93+350 - Km121+060 route section with a roadbed size of 17m with 4 expressway lanes and intermittent emergency stopping lanes.

The total investment of Project Component 2 is about 5.608 billion VND, of which the state budget participates in 70% of the total investment (about 3.900 billion VND), the investor arranges equity capital and other capital of 30% % of total investment (about 1.708 billion VND). The payback period of Project Component 2 is 41 years and 7 months.

The investor consortium proposed that the People's Committee of Cao Bang province report to the Government and the National Assembly to arrange additional state budget capital for component project 1 of VND 4.343 billion and for component project 2 of VND 3.900 billion (total state budget capital). Additional request is 8.243 billion VND).

Cao Bang Provincial People's Committee organized the preparation of a phase 2 project proposal with 2 component projects. Organize bidding to select investors to implement Project Component 2 according to regulations.

With the current situation of the project, difficulties in traffic flow lead to prolonged toll revenue, complex construction terrain with very low investment rates, so the cooperation of ethnic enterprises and credit institutions is needed. . Therefore, the investor consortium recommends that the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Planning and Investment create favorable conditions for businesses and contractors investing in difficult PPP projects such as Dong Dang - Tra Linh expressway. , Huu Nghi - Chi Lang...) are allowed to participate in the construction of public investment projects under the central budget (when the investing enterprise only accumulates profits from construction, depreciation of machinery and equipment for recycling). investment in projects).

In addition, the Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Transport need to consider quickly removing problems with construction norms and unit prices to ensure implementation costs are close to reality, creating resources for construction enterprises. built in the country to survive and develop.

Previously, in Official Telegram No. 16, the Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Transport to preside over and coordinate with relevant localities to urgently study investment plans and upgrade invested highway routes. phasing to reach a complete expressway scale, in accordance with design standards and transport needs in accordance with the Prime Minister's direction in the above documents; in focusing the earliest investment on 2-lane expressways. At the same time, fully review and supplement infrastructure projects on the route (such as smart traffic systems, rest stops, etc.); Report to the Prime Minister in March 3. 

Support to ensure construction of Package A1-1 Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway

According to information from the Investment Electronic Newspaper – Baodautu.vn, The Ministry of Transport has just sent an official dispatch to the People's Committee of Long An province on support to ensure safety and security during the construction of Package A1-1 under the Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway Project.

The Ministry of Transport said that the construction of Package A1-1 (at the intersection area with Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong expressway in Long An province) is being hindered, the contractor cannot access the construction site.

Construction of the Eastern route, Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway Project.

In recent times, the People's Committee of Long An province has directed local units to pay attention and support ensuring safety and security, but up to now, the situation of hindering construction in this bidding package is still ongoing. , the level of complexity tends to increase.

“Therefore, in order to synchronously deploy the items under Package A1-1, soon complete and put into operation in accordance with the Prime Minister's direction, the Ministry of Transport requests the People's Committee of Long An province to drastically direct the applications. Local units have support measures to ensure safety and security for units during the construction process of Package A1-1; At the same time, strictly handle violations by individuals and organizations in accordance with the law," the Ministry of Transport's official dispatch stated.

It is known that Package A1-1 includes the construction of the remaining part of Package A1 under the Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway Project by the Joint Venture of Corporation 319 Ministry of National Defense - Import-Export Joint Stock Corporation and Vietnam Construction (Joint Venture 319 - Vinaconex) undertook with the winning bid price of 447,222 billion VND, including taxes, fees and provisions (estimated price of 448,243 billion VND); Contract implementation period is 10 months, contract is based on fixed unit price, construction period starts from November 11.

Currently, the construction of about 700m at Package A1-1 is facing difficulties due to the sand supplier for a contractor working on the old Package A1 acting to obstruct construction.

The Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway Project is a key national project with the Ministry of Transport as the managing agency and the Vietnam Expressway Development Investment Corporation (VEC) as the investor. The project has been approved by the Prime Minister to adjust investment policies in Decision No. 791/QD-TTg dated July 3, 7 with the completion time adjusted to September 2023, 30.

VEC is actively directing contractors to speed up construction progress and coordinate with relevant agencies to handle obstacles to technically open the Eastern main line to traffic in 2024; Open to traffic the entire Ben Luc - Long Thanh expressway by the end of 2025.

Tra Vinh: Approved the policy of investing in petroleum and petrochemical warehouses, capital of 576 billion VND

Vice Chairman of Tra Vinh Provincial People's Committee, Mr. Nguyen Quynh Thien has just signed Decision No. 365/QD-UBND approving the investment policy and approving investors for Tra Vinh Energy and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company. , implementing the Petroleum and Petrochemical Storage Project.

The project has a land and water surface area of ​​about 46,33 hectares; Of which, the land area is about 23,33 hectares, the water surface area (Hau River) is about 23 hectares.

The project's design capacity is: Construction of a petroleum and petrochemical warehouse with a total capacity of 50.000 m40.000, including a cluster of tanks with a capacity of 3 m10.000 and a cluster of tanks with a capacity of 3 mXNUMX; petrochemical warehouses, canned products, bales (solid products).

Construction of a specialized wharf capable of receiving ships of 20.000 tons, including: 1 wharf to receive liquid cargo (210 m long) with expected capacity through the port of 0,80 ÷ 1,10 million tons/year; 1 wharf to receive general cargo (300 m long) with expected capacity through the port of 0,60 ÷ 0,80 million tons/year.

This is a grade I industrial project; Grade II seaport project.

The project has an investment capital of nearly 576 billion VND. The project's operating term is 50 years.

Regarding the project implementation progress, from June 6 - May 2024, construction and equipment installation; From June 5 to September 2026, develop an oil spill response plan, quantitative risk assessment, and acceptance of petroleum and petrochemical warehouses. By November 6, seaport security planning, acceptance, port announcement, and commercial operation will be prepared.

Inauguration of a 1.443 billion VND industrial factory in Thanh Hoa

On March 20, at Bim Son Industrial Park, Bim Son town, Thanh Hoa province, SAB Vietnam Industrial Company Limited under Weixing Group held the inauguration ceremony of SAB Vietnam Industrial Factory.

Delegates pressed the button to inaugurate SAB Vietnam Industrial Factory.

SAB Vietnam industrial factory starts construction from July 7. The factory has an area of ​​2022 hectares, with a total investment capital of about 66,44 million USD, equivalent to 62 billion VND. The factory specializes in manufacturing clothing accessories such as metal zippers, plastic zippers, nylon zippers, plastic buttons, metal buttons...

Once put into operation, SAB Vietnam Industrial Factory will create jobs for more than 1.000 technically skilled workers, with an estimated goods output of about 100 million USD/year.

Speaking at the ceremony, Standing Vice Chairman of Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van Thi emphasized that when SAB Vietnam Industrial Factory comes into operation, it will contribute hundreds of billions of VND to the state budget each year, contributing to promoting promote socio-economic development and create jobs for local workers. At the same time, the Project contributes to the development of supporting industries for the garment industry, minimizing the garment industry's dependence on accessories that have long been imported from abroad.

Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Thi affirmed that Thanh Hoa province will always accompany investors to resolve difficulties and obstacles, creating favorable conditions for the factory to operate and promote efficiency.

To ensure that the factory operates smoothly, Mr. Nguyen Van Thi requested the Management Board of Nghi Son Economic Zone and the Provincial Industrial Parks to actively coordinate with infrastructure investors in Zone A - Industrial Park. Bim Son Industry promptly resolves issues of power supply, water supply, and technical infrastructure for SAB Vietnam Industrial Factory; Support and accompany investors during the operation of the factory.

On the investor side, Mr. Cai Liyong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SAB Vietnam Industrial Company Limited, affirmed that in the production and business process of the company and SAB Vietnam Industrial Factory, they will comply with the law. Vietnamese laws and regulations. Implement the corporate spirit of "Solidarity, effort, practicality, creativity" to produce and do business effectively, creating high quality products in Vietnam. Thereby not only contributing to the development goals of Weixing Group, but also creating motivation for the socio-economic development of Bim Son town in particular and Thanh Hoa province in general.

Urgently add items to ensure safety of Cam Lo - La Son expressway

Ho Chi Minh Road Project Management Board (Ministry of Transport), the unit assigned to be the investor of the Cam Lo - La Son expressway, said that currently, construction work is still focusing on completing additional adjustment items on the infrastructure. floors to ensure traffic safety on the Cam Lo - La Son expressway.

The fact that there are many heavy vehicles "crawling" on the Cam Lo - La Son route is one of the reasons leading to many drivers overtaking recklessly, causing the risk of traffic accidents.

Accordingly, the adjustment of additional items includes: Reflective spikes at the center of the 2-lane road, reflective targets on both sides of guardrails, additional soft poles on both sides of the median strip, and adjustment of paint markings. road center line... According to the leader of the Ho Chi Minh Road Project Management Board, these items are currently expected to be completed this week.

Also according to the leader of the Ho Chi Minh Road Project Management Board, the safety warning sign item will be constructed later because it must wait for production orders. However, the process of installing these signs will definitely be done this March at the latest.

With the emergency stop lane, the Ho Chi Minh Road Project Management Board is currently working with the authorities to conduct a survey and then begin construction.

"If the weather is favorable, it will be completed in March this year, or at the latest in early April. It is expected that additional investment in infrastructure items will ensure traffic safety on Cam Lo - La Son is about more than 3 billion VND," a representative of the Ho Chi Minh Road Project Management Board added.

Previously, on March 16, the National Assembly's supervision team on the topic "Implementation of Resolution No. 3/43/QH2022 dated January 15, 11 of the National Assembly on fiscal and monetary policies to support Supporting the Socio-Economic Recovery and Development Program and Resolutions of the National Assembly on a number of important national projects until the end of 01" had an inspection and working session with localities on the actual situation. Currently, the Ho Chi Minh Road project includes Cam Lo - La Son and La Son - Tuy Loan sections.

At the meeting, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Danh Huy said that the construction investment component project of the Cam Lo - La Son section belongs to the investment project to build a number of expressway sections on the North - South Eastern route in the phase The 2017 - 2020 period is decided by the National Assembly on investment policies.

Regarding the main cause of accidents that have occurred recently, it is often due to the driver's fault, such as: encroaching on the lane, overtaking without paying attention; not keeping a safe distance according to the instructions of the road signaling system on the route. In addition, accidents occur because the new road has only 2 lanes and no tolls yet, so vehicles (especially trucks and buses) all use this route instead of the old route. travel on Highway 1 to avoid toll stations, leading to overcrowding; The speed of heavy vehicles is only 30-35 km/h, causing inhibition and congestion for vehicles behind, leading to the risk of reckless overtaking...

According to Mr. Huy, the Ministry of Transport has directed the adjustment and reorganization of the road sign system in accordance with the actual traffic situation (additional signs; adjustment of road center lines from solid lines to dashed lines). with straight sections, ensuring visibility...). Organize vehicle counts to classify traffic to suit the actual traffic volume and nature of the vehicle flow; Regulating and dividing certain types of vehicles along National Highway 1 to avoid overloading the 2-lane route.

In the long term, the Ministry of Transport assigned the Ho Chi Minh Road Project Management Board to prepare a pre-feasibility study report on the investment project to expand the North-South Expressway east of the Cam Lo - La Son section with increased capital. Central budget revenue in 2023 and other legal capital sources.

At the same time, due to the complicated traffic situation on the route, the Ministry recommends allowing implementation in the form of emergency public investment projects specified in the Law on Public Investment (procedures for implementing project construction according to the Law on Public Investment). regulations of construction law for construction works under emergency orders) to be completed in 2025. In the second quarter of 2024, the Ministry of Transport issued National Technical Regulations on expressways, and basically there will be no more 2-lane divergent highways.

The Ministry of Transport also proposed that the Government and the National Assembly prioritize allocating capital sources to increase central budget revenue in 2023 and other legal capital sources to invest in expanding expressway routes that are in operation and invest at scale. diverging 2 lanes. Of which, the Cam Lo - La Son expressway has a total investment of about 7.000 billion VND.

Also at this meeting, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai directed that many serious traffic accidents have occurred on the Cam Lo - La Son expressway recently, requesting the Ministry of Transport to study methods The project ensures safety for people and vehicles when traveling on this route.

Thanh Hoa strengthens administrative reform and improves the investment environment

Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee said it has just decided to consolidate the Steering Committee to promote administrative reform, strongly improve the business investment environment, and enhance the province's competitiveness.

Thanh Hoa is a locality with many imprints in administrative reform and improving the investment environment

Accordingly, the Head of the Steering Committee is the Chairman of Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee; The Deputy Head of the Steering Committee includes the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee (Permanent Deputy Head), Director of the Department of Home Affairs, Director of the Department of Planning and Investment, Head of the Management Board of Nghi Son Economic Zone and provincial industrial parks. .

Steering Committee members include directors of departments and branches under the Provincial People's Committee; Directors of Thanh Hoa State Treasury units, Provincial Social Insurance, Thanh Hoa Provincial Business Association, Vietnam Federation of Trade and Industry in Thanh Hoa; Director of Thanh Hoa Tax Department and Thanh Hoa Customs Department; Deputy Director of the Department of Home Affairs in charge of administrative reform. 

Among them, the standing agency in charge of promoting administrative reform is the Department of Home Affairs; The standing agency responsible for strongly improving the business investment environment and enhancing competitiveness in Thanh Hoa province is the Department of Planning and Investment.

Chairman of Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee Do Minh Tuan said that the task of the Steering Committee is to improve the Administrative Reform Index (PAR INDEX), Satisfaction Index (SIPAS), and Public Administration and Management Effectiveness Index. provincial level (PAPI).

Help the Provincial People's Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee direct, guide, inspect and urge provincial departments, branches, branches and units; People's Committees of districts, towns and cities; People's Committees of communes, wards and towns in the province effectively implement tasks and solutions to promote administrative reform, in order to improve the Administrative Reform Index, Satisfaction Index, and Effectiveness Index. governance and public administration at the provincial level.

Research and propose to the Provincial People's Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee important guidelines, policies and solutions to improve the Administrative Reform Index, Satisfaction Index, and Public Administration and Management Performance Index at the provincial level ; Direct the construction and replication of models and initiatives in administrative reform...

Help the Provincial People's Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee direct, guide, inspect and urge provincial departments, branches, branches and units; People's Committees of districts, towns and cities; People's Committees of communes, wards and towns in the province in organizing the implementation of tasks and solutions to strongly improve the business investment environment and raise the Competitiveness Index of Thanh Hoa province; promptly remove difficulties and obstacles during the implementation process.

Acting as a focal point to help the Provincial People's Committee, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee direct the construction and implementation of specific goals and targets to improve and enhance the Competitiveness Index of Thanh Hoa province.

Periodically or upon request, report to the Provincial People's Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee on the implementation of tasks and solutions on improving the business investment environment, enhancing the Competitiveness Index of Thanh Hoa province...

It is known that in recent times, Thanh Hoa has implemented many solutions on administrative reform, promoting improvement of the business investment environment and raising the provincial competitiveness index. Accordingly, Thanh Hoa is always in the top group in the country in terms of Provincial Public Administration and Governance Performance Index, People's Satisfaction Index with the services of State administrative agencies, and Improvement Index. administrative method... Thanh Hoa is one of the first localities in the country to connect and integrate the Provincial Public Service Portal with the National Public Service Portal, serving people and businesses to submit applications anytime, anywhere. place.

Regarding solutions to improve the investment and business environment, Thanh Hoa always creates favorable conditions for investors to implement projects and develop production and business in the area. Every month, the Chairman of Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee often holds conferences to meet, discuss, resolve and remove difficulties and obstacles in business investment activities of enterprises. At the same time, direct the chairmen of the People's Committees of districts, towns and cities to arrange at least 1 day in the month to organize meetings and resolve difficulties and problems for businesses.

In addition, Thanh Hoa province also focuses on solutions to simplify and reduce the time to resolve administrative procedures for investment policy approval, contributing to increasing attraction to large businesses and projects. Accordingly, many administrative procedures are reduced in processing time compared to regulations, reducing time costs for investors such as: Time to resolve investment policy approval procedures; issue business registration certificate; issuance of planning permits and construction permits; land allocation, land lease; Appraisal and approval of environmental impact assessment reports...

Thanks to implementing many of the above solutions, attracting investment to Thanh Hoa province has achieved many outstanding results. Up to now, Thanh Hoa province has attracted more than 2.300 investment projects, with a total registered investment capital of about 650 trillion VND.

Among them, there are about 149 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, with a total registered investment capital of more than 14,6 billion USD. Projects put into operation have become the main driving force to bring Thanh Hoa province's economic scale into the top 10 of the country.

Proposal for appraisal of the Hoang Lien Pass road tunnel project worth VND 3.300 billion

The Management Board of the Lai Chau Traffic Construction Investment Project has just submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Transport to consider and appraise the investment feasibility study report for the construction of the road tunnel project through Hoang Lien Pass connecting the city. Sa Pa commune, Lao Cai province and Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province.

This is a project whose investment is decided by the People's Committee of Lai Chau province; Lai Chau traffic construction investment project management board plays the role of investor.

Perspective of Hoang Lien road tunnel.

According to the proposal of the investor, the Hoang Lien Pass road tunnel project has its starting point at Km78, National Highway 4D in Son Binh commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province; The end point connects to road D1 (according to the planning of Sa Pa town) in O Quy Ho ward, Lao Cai province.

The entire length of the project's route is 8,8 km long, of which 2,63 km is road tunnel with 4,576 km in Lai Chau province and 4,244 km in Lao Cai province. The road part of the Project is invested with a scale of level III in mountainous areas, the roadbed is 10m wide, the design speed is 60 km/h; The tunnel project consists of 2 tunnels about 30 m apart, each tunnel length is 2,63 km, designed according to Japanese mountain tunnel standards, combined with TCVN 4528:1988.

It is estimated that the land use area for the Hoang Lien Pass road tunnel project is about 70,41 hectares, of which Lai Chau province is 42,26 hectares and Lao Cai province is 28,15 hectares.

With the above investment scale, the project will have a total investment of 3.300 billion VND, of which construction costs are 2.168,284 billion VND, expected to be mobilized from the Central budget (2.500 billion VND) and local budget.

Lai Chau Traffic Construction Investment Project Management Board said that the Hoang Lien Pass road tunnel project will be implemented in the period 2023 - 2026.

Once completed, the investment project to build a road tunnel through Hoang Lien Pass connecting Sa Pa town, Lao Cai province with Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province will replace about 17 km of continuously winding, steep mountain pass. ; Shorten the time to cross Hoang Lien Pass from 30 minutes to 8 minutes, and at the same time solve the landslide situation that causes long traffic jams every rainy season.

Quang Binh urges the progress of site clearance for the 500 KV line project

On March 21, the People's Committee of Quang Binh province had a working session with the working group of the Office of the State Steering Committee on nationally important programs, works, and key projects in the energy sector on handover work. route corridor layout and construction of projects belonging to 3 kV circuit 500 line in the province; difficulties, problems and implementation solutions.

The line route of the 500kV Quang Trach-Quynh Luu line project in Quang Binh province has a length of 2,987 km, including 10 foundation locations (in Quang Dong commune, Quang Trach district). In particular, the first location is located in the 500 kV Distribution Yard of Quang Trach Electricity Center and location No. 10 borders Ha Tinh province.

To implement the project, the Prime Minister agreed to the policy of changing forest use purposes for 38,5952 hectares of natural forest. Of which, the forest area in Quang Binh province is 0,2657 hectares. Regarding planted production forests, the People's Council of Quang Binh province has issued a resolution approving the change of forest use purpose for 2,259 hectares of planted forests and the investor has fulfilled the obligation to pay for replacement afforestation for the natural forest area. and planted forests.

According to the report of the People's Committee of Quang Trach district, up to now, Quang Trach district has also handed over the construction site for 9/10 pier foundation positions to the investor. Units and localities within the 500kV line project pass through and are urgently carrying out procedures and resettlement work for people to quickly complete and hand over the site to the construction unit.

At the meeting, Mr. Hoang Trong Hieu, Deputy Chief of the Office of the State Steering Committee for important national programs, works and projects, key energy sectors, Head of the assessment working group, integrated coordination The efforts of departments, branches, and localities of Quang Binh province have supported and helped the project investor promptly resolve problems arising on the route. Thanks to that, the progress of handing over the site in Quang Binh province is very good.

Mr. Hoang Trong Hieu requested that Quang Binh province continue to pay attention and direct the resolution of problems with site clearance at foundation locations and on the route. At the same time, Quang Trach district soon completes the compensation plan, site clearance, and mobilizes households to hand over the corridor site in March 3 for the investor to implement the project.

Talking to the delegation, Vice Chairman of Quang Binh Provincial People's Committee Phan Phong Phu emphasized that in recent times, Quang Binh province has very drastically directed relevant departments, branches, units and localities to participate and accompany. with the investor during the implementation of the 500kV Quang Trach-Quynh Luu line project. Thanks to that, site clearance work progresses quickly. To date, the locality has handed over the pier foundation locations for construction, and 20/24 affected households have agreed on a compensation and site clearance plan.

The Vice Chairman of Quang Binh Provincial People's Committee also requested the Project Management Board to coordinate closely with the locality in handling problems and implementing legal procedures related to the project, ensuring compliance with legal regulations.

Prioritize allocating funds to pay compensation and support for affected households who have agreed to the compensation plan. Regarding the measurement dossier, it must be completed before March 23 so that Quang Trach district has a basis to carry out related procedures and complete the handover of the route corridor site in March 3...

Regarding resettlement work, Vice Chairman of Quang Binh Provincial People's Committee Phan Phong Phu requested relevant departments and branches to shorten the time to appraise procedures, creating conditions for Quang Trach district to speed up the construction progress of the resettlement area. settlement in order to quickly relocate households whose houses are affected on the route to new places.

It is known that the Quang Trach - Quynh Luu 500 kV Line project (belonging to the 500 kV 3-circuit line project from Quang Trach to Pho Noi - Hai Duong) has a length of about 225,5 km with the starting point being the distribution yard. 500 kV Quang Trach Power Center (Quang Binh province) and the end point is location D1 located about 500m from 300kV Quynh Luu substation (Nghe An).

The project has a total investment of about 10.110,915 billion VND passing through the provinces of Quang Binh, Ha Tinh, Nghe An, of which the section passing through Quang Binh is 2,987 km long.

Consider finishing the Project to upgrade and expand National Highway 9 in Quang Tri

The project to upgrade and expand National Highway 9, the section from Cua Viet port to National Highway 1 (Quang Tri province) is being considered by the competent authority. This means that the site clearance project undertaken by Quang Tri province must also stop.

The project to upgrade and expand National Highway 9, the section from Cua Viet port to National Highway 1, uses surplus capital from the Vietnam Road Asset Management Project (VRAMP) borrowed from the World Bank (WB). The project was approved by the Prime Minister for investment policy in August 8. By November 2021, the project was approved for investment by the Ministry of Transport and assigned to the Directorate for Roads (now Vietnam Road Administration) as the investor.

Accordingly, the project has a length of 13,8 km, the starting point is from Cua Viet port (Cua Viet town, Gio Linh district), the ending point is the intersection of National Highway 1, Song intersection (Thanh An commune, District 4). Cam Lo); road scale level II, 28 lanes; The total width of the roadbed is 19,05 m, excluding the pavement. Total project investment is 440,37 million USD (equivalent to 2021 billion VND), implementation period 2022 - 3. The project officially broke ground in March 2022, expected to be completed by the end of the year. 2022.

The Construction Investment Project Management Board of Quang Tri province said that the Project to upgrade and expand National Highway 9, the section from Cua Viet port to National Highway 1 is determined to be a key project of the province, therefore, the People's Council Quang Tri province has approved the investment policy of a separate Site Clearance Project for the Project to upgrade and expand National Highway 9, section from Cua Viet port to National Highway 1, with a total investment of 75 billion VND. from the local budget, then adjusted to increase to 345,55 billion VND.

During implementation, the Land Clearance Project handed over 4,55/13,8 km and 6 bridges on the route to the investor. The remaining 9,25 km have not been handed over, including 2,5 km for which compensation and support plans have been approved by localities, but have not yet been paid to people because of this period (from October/ 10 to December 2022) the contractor does not carry out construction due to the impact of floods and the WB has not commented on allowing the loan agreement to be extended.

By January 12, 1, the WB had an official opinion on not extending the loan agreement, which meant that the Project to upgrade and expand National Highway 2023, the section from Cua Viet port to National Highway 9, had to stop. , while construction items are unfinished.

Vietnam Road Administration said that it will study and report to the Ministry of Transport and competent authorities on plans to use other capital sources and adjust investment policies to continue to complete the project. In the meantime, the Department of Roads requested the People's Committee of Quang Tri province to direct relevant agencies to agree on a plan to temporarily receive the undeveloped land while the project waits for capital restructuring and adjustments. investment policy. Temporarily hand over the currently exploited route section within the scope of the National Highway 9 project for management and exploitation.

By the end of 2023, Quang Tri province has worked with the Ministry of Transport to arrange capital to continue implementing the Project to upgrade and expand National Highway 9, the section from Cua Viet port to National Highway 1. However, due to revenue The budget in Quang Tri province is low, there is no funding for the province to continue site clearance, so the Ministry of Transport sees the use of budget capital instead of WB loans to complete the project in the period 2021 - 2025. is not feasible.

The Ministry of Transport has asked Quang Tri province to report difficulties in capital and site clearance time to report to competent authorities to consider stopping project implementation; At the same time, research to establish an investment project to complete this section of the route in the medium term 2026 - 2030.

According to the Construction Investment Project Management Board of Quang Tri province, until the time of stopping site clearance work, the total approved compensation and support plan cost was 10,045 billion VND, 6,18 billion VND was paid, 3,86 billion VND has not been paid yet.

In December 12, the Construction Investment Project Management Board of Quang Tri province sent a document to the People's Committee of Quang Tri province, requesting the Provincial People's Committee to allow settlement of the Land Clearance Project to finish the project.

For the remaining capital of VND 288,43 billion of the Land Clearance Project, the Construction Investment Project Management Board of Quang Tri province proposed transferring it to two other projects, the coastal road project connecting the East - East Economic Corridor. West, phase I and Quang Tri Airport Project.

Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Tri province, Mr. Le Duc Tien, said that the competent authority is currently considering ending the Project to upgrade and expand National Highway 9, the section from Cua Viet port to National Highway 1. The project will be reported by the Ministry of Transport (investor) to the Prime Minister for decision.

On the side of Quang Tri province, the implementation of the Land Clearance Project is divided into a separate project and uses the provincial budget, so when the Project to upgrade and expand National Highway 9, the section from Cua Viet port to National Highway 1 ends, The Land Clearance Project also stopped.

Commencement of a railway renovation project worth more than VND 2.000 billion in Quang Binh 

On the morning of March 22, in Tuyen Hoa district, Quang Binh province, the construction launching ceremony of the railway improvement project in the Khe Net pass area, belonging to the Hanoi - City railway, took place. Ho Chi Minh.

Attending the ceremony were leaders of the Ministry of Transport; leaders of Quang Binh province; leaders of Vietnam Railway Corporation; Representative of the Korean Embassy in Vietnam, representative of the Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund in Vietnam (EDCF)...

Railway renovation project in Khe Net pass area, belonging to Hanoi - City railway. Ho Chi Minh City is the first railway project in Vietnam implemented with ODA loans from the Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) and counterpart capital from the Government of Vietnam, total investment capital of more than 2.000 million. billions dong.

At the ceremony, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Danh Huy emphasized that the quality of railway infrastructure is not consistent, capacity is limited, and has potential risks of causing traffic insecurity; Therefore, the transport market share is increasingly decreasing, not commensurate with the advantages. Faced with that situation, in the period 2016 - 2020, the National Assembly and the Government have allocated capital of about 7.000 billion to invest in important and urgent railway projects, creating a big change for the railway industry in the year. 2023. 

However, on the current North-South railway there are still some bottlenecks such as the Hoa Duyet - Thanh Luyen section; Khe Net pass area, Hai Van pass...

“In recent times, the Ministry of Transport has coordinated with ministries and branches, actively working with donors, directly the Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) to mobilize investment resources in project to upgrade railway transport infrastructure. To date, two projects to renovate the Hoa Duyet - Thanh Luyen area and renovate the railway in the Khe Net pass area have completed investment procedures. The completion of these projects will contribute to improving the capacity of the unified railway line in the Vinh - Dong Hoi section", Deputy Minister Nguyen Danh Huy emphasized. 

For his part, Mr. Jin Saeun, Chief Representative of the Korean Economic Cooperation and Development Fund (EDCF) in Vietnam, said that through the Cooperation Fund, the Korean Government provided an ODA loan worth 78 million USD. to finance a project to improve the existing North-South railway line by improving speed and exploitation capacity. 

“The railway improvement project in the Khe Net Pass area is EDCF's first project in the railway sector in Vietnam. This project is expected to strengthen cooperation in the railway sector between the Government of Vietnam and the Government of Korea; contributing to the transfer of advanced Korean technology in the railway sector as well as strengthening the economic relationship between the two Governments," Mr. Jin Saeun shared. 

It is known that the Khe Net Pass area railway improvement project includes 2 packages, with package XL01 constructing 2 railway tunnels, total length of 935 m, implementation time of 23 months by the joint venture of Ilsung Company - Implementation by Deo Ca Group. Of which, tunnel 1 is 620 m long, tunnel 2 is 393 m long, tunnel gauge is 10 m, designed according to grade I railway tunnel standards. 

Package XL02 constructs bridges, railways, signal information and remaining projects by the joint venture Ilsung - Railway Construction Corporation (RCC), construction time is 22 months.

The total route has a length of 6.819 m, of which new construction: 4.564 m and renovation: 2.255 m. The main project includes 2 tunnels, 3 bridges and 1 train station.

Once completed, the project will improve railway infrastructure, increase speed, and shorten train journeys on the Hanoi - City railway. Ho Chi Minh City in the coming years, ensuring smooth, orderly, safe rail transport operations, improving capacity and quality of transport services.

It is expected that the railway improvement project in the Khe Net Pass area will be completed in December 12.

Also at the ceremony, on behalf of the contractors, Mr. Ngo Truong Nam, General Director of Deo Ca Group, said that the company's reduction in price to win the bid comes from its experience in doing projects such as road tunnels and casting. Conclusion of lessons in project management, application of improved digging methods, good control of supplies, materials, labor,...contributing to savings for the state budget. 

This is also proactive, improving capacity and experience to prepare for the development of Vietnam's railways and metro as set out in the development planning of the transport industry.

“Deo Ca Group will consider this project as a “sport field” to deploy training work. Workers are trained to improve their skills, engineers have the ability to fight and apply technology, and managers have more administrative capacity. Thereby, continue to research and learn from railway models in the world to be ready to integrate when developing the planned railway and metro network in the near future," Mr. Nam said.