Vingroup was assigned 6,300 hectares of riverside land by Congo to implement a green urban project.

(NLDO)- Vingroup also participated in converting more than 300,000 gasoline vehicles to electric vehicles; setting up an electric bus system and charging station infrastructure in Congo.

On October 25, the Kinshasa City government - Congo and Vingroup Corporation (Vingroup) signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in research and development of large-scale urban projects and green transportation.

Accordingly, the two sides will coordinate to research and develop a riverside metropolis project on a land area of ​​about 6,300 hectares, converting more than 300,000 gasoline vehicles to electric vehicles; establishing an electric bus system and charging station infrastructure.

The mega-urban project is part of the Kinshasa expansion plan, located between the south bank of the Congo River and north of N'djii International Airport. The project includes houses, villas, apartments, hospitals, schools, shopping centers, hotels, entertainment areas, government agencies, and future ministries.

The project is being implemented with the goal of developing a modern urban center, contributing to improving the quality of life, changing the urban appearance, becoming a tourist destination as well as a new development symbol of Kinshasa. Notably, Congo has given free land to Vingroup to implement the project.

Representatives of Vingroup and Kinshasa City government signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in Congo.

In addition, Congo also expanded cooperation with Vingroup in green transport projects, including developing electric bus systems, electric taxis, and charging stations operated by VinFast and GSM.

Specifically, Vingroup will provide VinFast electric buses and support the construction and operation of bus rapid transit (BRT) routes. VinFast will provide suitable vehicle models and gradually replace more than 300,000 fossil fuel vehicles with Kinshasa electric vehicles.

Kinshasa has pledged to provide land for charging station infrastructure, aiming to promote a green transition for the entire city.

Vingroup Vice President Le Thi Thu Thuy said the group is pleased to be working with the Kinshasa City government to improve the quality of life for its people. With experience in developing a series of international metropolises and building an electric mobility network, Vingroup believes it will contribute to changing the urban landscape and promoting sustainable development in Kinshasa and Congo.

Kinshasa is the capital and largest city of Congo, with a population of about 17 million people.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/vingroup-duoc-congo-giao-6300-ha-dat-ven-song-de-trien-khai-du-an-do-thi-xanh-196251025162958712.htm