British firms want to join Tan Son Nhat expansion project
UK Ambassador to Vietnam Giles Lever said on August 29 that British businesses want to participate in the expansion of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Part of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – UK Ambassador to Vietnam Giles Leverhad a working session with Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport on August 29, conveyingBritish businesses’ intention to participate in the expansion of Tan Son NhatInternational Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
He said the UK aviation industry wants theVietnamese ministry to provide information about the Tan Son Nhat expansionplan so they can get involved.
Deputy Minister of Transport Le Dinh Tho saidforeign firms, including British ones, can invest in the project.
With their capacity and experience, Britishbusinesses can also engage in the construction of Long Thanh airport inneighbouring Dong Nai province as well as upgrades of other airports inVietnam, he suggested.
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Part of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA) 
