Hanoi plans to start construction of Thuong Cat bridge in October
Hanoi announced the selected design for its Thuong Cat bridge project on January 25, with construction planned to start on October 10, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the capital city from French occupation (October 10, 1954-2024).
The design“canh chim hoa binh” (wings of peace) is selected for Hanoi's Thuong Cat bridge project (Photo: vietnam.vn)
Hanoi (VNA)♓ – Hanoi announced the selected design for its Thuong Catbridge project on January 25, with construction planned to start on October 10, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the capital city from French occupation (October 10, 1954-2024).
The selected design, which surpassed six other works submitted to the bridge design competition, has the theme “canh chim hoa binh” (wings of peace). Thedesign features a main bridge consisting of four spans using a cable-stayedstructure, with the pier shaped like two bird wings. The bridge is 37.4mwide with eight lanes. Speakingat the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Duong DucTuan emphasised that the competition aims to select an exquisite,durable, and environmentally friendly design. The Thuong Cat bridge over the Red River will link BacTu Liem and Dong Anh districts, with an estimated investment of 8.3 trillion VND(337 million USD) funded by the city's budget, and will be the tenth bridge spanning theRed River under Hanoi's 2015-2030 transportation plan. Scheduled to be completed by 2027, the 820m-long bridge is expected to ease traffic congestion andboost the socio-economic development of the capital. To ensure a well-coordinated transportationnetwork, the Hanoi People's Council has also approved the construction of a roadconnecting the Thuong Cat bridge to National Highway No. 32, with a total investmentof around 1.5 trillion VND (62 million USD). The road is expected to be open totraffic in 2026. The other nine bridges in the plan are Hong Ha,Me So (Ring road 4), New Thang Long (Ring road 3), Tu Lien, Vinh Tuy (Phase 2),Ngoc Hoi, Tran Hung Dao, Phu Xuyen and Van Phuc bridges (connecting with VinhPhuc province)./.
Hanoi plans to build 14 bridges crossing the Red and Duong Rivers in the city from now to 2030, revealed Vu Duy Tuan, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Planning and Investment.
Thang Long, Nhat Tan, Long Bien, Chuong Duong, Vinh Tuy, Thanh Tri and Dong Tru bridges spanning Red and Duong rivers play a key role in facilitating transport of Hanoi gateway.
Hanoi has become more modernized in recent years with an increasing number of bridges spanning Hong (Red) river, playing an important role in facilitating the city’s transport.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
The design“canh chim hoa binh” (wings of peace) is selected for Hanoi's Thuong Cat bridge project (Photo: vietnam.vn) 
