
Japan seeks to advance “High-Quality Infrastructure” in Africa at Yokohama Conference
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) convened the 4th Japan–Africa Quality Infrastructure Conference in Yokohama on August 21.

Penta-Ocean wins ¥41.5B deal for Hong Kong Airport link road and station project
Japanese company Penta-Ocean Construction Co. announced that it has been awarded a major contract by the Airport Authority Hong Kong to build a dedicated automated vehicle roadway and station facilities at Hong Kong International Airport.

Mitsubishi Estate, Tokyu Land, CRE to develop Kanto’s first next-gen logistics hub
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Tokyu Land Corp., and CRE Inc. announced on August 19th that they will jointly construct the Kanto region’s first “next-generation core logistics facility” directly connected to an expressway interchange in Yokohama.

Ensure universal access to safe, high-quality water, says Deputy Minister Nguyen Tuong Van
At the opening of Vietnam Water Week 2025 on August 20, Deputy Minister of Construction urged the water sector to guarantee universal clean water access, enhance service quality, and strengthen system safety to meet modern living standards.

Deputy Minister Pham Minh Ha: Ensure progress of key southern transport projects
At an August 19 meeting in Ho Chi Minh City, Deputy Minister of Construction urged contractors to boost manpower, equipment, and funding to accelerate the Can Tho – Hau Giang – Ca Mau Expressway, aiming to open the main route by Dec 19, 2025.

Dong Nai contributes to the goal of 1 million social housing units by 2030
At the groundbreaking ceremony of three social housing projects, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised Dong Nai’s efforts, affirming its contribution to the national goal of 1 million units to meet workers’ housing needs.

Vietnam inaugurates and breaks ground on 250 major projects for national development
On August 19, celebrating the 80th National Day, Vietnam inaugurated and broke ground on 250 projects worth VND 1.28 quadrillion, affirming its resolve for rapid, sustainable growth and signaling a new era of national development.

Minister Tran Hong Minh: Over 1 million social housing units targeted by 2030
Vietnam aims to complete more than 1 million social housing units by 2030, with over 100,000 to be delivered in 2025 alone, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh announced at the ministry’s monthly review meeting.

Deputy Minister Le Anh Tuan calls for faster progress on two key highways in Phu Tho
On August 8, Deputy Minister of Construction Le Anh Tuan met with Phu Tho leaders to review two major transport projects: upgrading National Highway 2 (Vinh Yen – Viet Tri) and renovating National Highway 6 to bypass the old center of Hoa Binh City.

Phu Tho ready for resettlement work on Lao Cai – Ha Noi – Hai Phong railway
On August 12, Deputy Minister Nguyen Danh Huy inspected preparations in Phu Tho for the Lao Cai–Ha Noi–Hai Phong railway, urging close coordination to resolve technical and economic issues, notably around Binh Xuyen, Cao Phong and Viet Tri stations.

Construction Ministry urges swift removal of decentralization bottlenecks
On August 12, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh chaired a seminar providing guidance on legal documents related to decentralization, delegation of authority, and delineation of responsibilities in the construction sector.