VinMetal, a subsidiary of Vingroup, has signed a strategic agreement with Primetals Technologies to develop a major steel production complex in Ha Tinh, Vietnam. The project focuses on green and digital technology for both long and flat steel. By using advanced metallurgical solutions, the partnership aims to meet international ESG standards. The facility is expected to begin initial operations in 2027, supporting domestic and export markets.
Construction has officially commenced on the EcoSapa Eco-Resort Township at the Ô Quy Hồ Tea hill in Lào Cai Province. The project is a joint venture between Ecopark Hải Dương Investment JSC and Hồng Phong Investment and Development Co., Ltd. Designed by enCity, the development aims to integrate tourism, tea culture and luxury resort living into the natural mountain landscape of northern Vietnam.
Construction has officially begun on the civil aviation component of Phan Thiet Airport, a project valued at over 3,900 billion VND. Led by Sun Group, the 4E-standard airport is expected to be completed within two years. Located in Mui Ne, the facility features a Champa-inspired terminal designed to handle two million passengers annually, marking a significant milestone for regional connectivity and tourism.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a major deal with Vinhomes Green Paradise to open four hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. This partnership introduces the Holiday Inn Express and Garner brands to Vietnam for the first time. With over 1,000 rooms planned, the project aims to turn the Can Gio coastal area into a global tourism hub capable of welcoming 40 million annual visitors.
Vietnam and the US are looking to increase cooperation in infrastructure and logistics following a high level meeting in Hanoi. Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van met with a 52 company delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council to discuss transport and urban projects. The talks focused on aviation, seaports and smart city development as Vietnam seeks to solidify its position in the global supply chain.
Vietnam’s Sun Group has entered a US$2.3 billion strategic partnership with Chinese design firm Gold Mantis. The deal focuses on high-end interior architecture and technology for major national works. A primary objective is the development of infrastructure for the APEC 2027 Conference in Phu Quoc. This collaboration aims to bring international design standards and advanced building information modelling to Vietnam’s burgeoning construction sector.