A gantry crane loads cargo at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang. The city has approved a master plan for the development of logistics infrastructure by 2030. (Source: VNA) Da Nang (VNS/VNA) - The central city of Da Nang has approved a master plan for the development of its logistics infrastructure by 2030 with total investment of 13.7 trillion VND (606 million USD). Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Dang Viet Dung said the plan, which was submitted to the city’s People’s Council in the second quarter of this year, will focus on making Da Nang a destination for ASEAN and Asia Pacific logistics chains. Dung said the city will allocate 312ha of land for logistics infrastructure with a series of linked roads, railway sections and stations, a cargo airport, storage and a sea port as well as the national expressway system. He said according to the plan, the railway system will handle 55 percent of total cargo that goes through Da Nang, while the airport and sea … [Read more...] about Da Nang greenlights 606 million USD logistics plan
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Quang Ngai praises man for denouncing wrongdoings in expressway project
In 2014, Mr. Luc worked as a security guard on the construction site of bid package no. A3 which Chinese Jiangsu Province Traffic Work Company is the main contractor. Seeing many violations during the construction process, Mr. Luc photographed them and sent the pictures together with a letter of denunciation to authorized agencies. According to his denunciation, careless construction cracked the sewer at Km103+984 but construction units just used substandard soil and stone and roots to cover the road face in the area. From his denunciation, press agencies took part in unveiling the false construction by the Jiangsu contractor. Afterwards, authorized agencies investigated and pointed out a slew of violations during the construction process. The total value of the bid package approximated VND1,360 billion (US$58.32 million) from the World Bank’s loan.By LE NGUYEN – Translated by Hai Mien Tags: Da Nang-Quang Ngai expressway Chinese contractor … [Read more...] about Quang Ngai praises man for denouncing wrongdoings in expressway project
Transport Ministry inspects Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway
The inspection will cover all implementation phases of the project. Mr. The has authorized the ministry’s chief inspector to approve inspection plan and extend inspection time. The inspection decision has been made after experts blamed the expressway's damage for unsuitable design and construction. According to them, Investor VEC has loosened management, the work's inspection and contractor’s ability fail to meet requirements, consultancy and supervision is weak and there are questions about rake-off on materials and auction sale. EVC said that implementing the Transport Minister’s requirement, it was urgently repairing damage in Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway and reviewed responsibilities of relevant teams and individuals. Review results will be reported to the ministry on October 19. On the same day, deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung presided over a meeting on the settlement of damage in Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway. Reports by the Ministry of Transport say … [Read more...] about Transport Ministry inspects Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway
Da Nang – Quang Ngai Expressway fully put into use
Da Nang - Quang Ngai Expressway is over 139.2km long and traverses Da Nang, Quang Nam and Quang Ngai (Photo: VNA) Quang Nam (VNA) – The entire Da Nang – Quang Ngai Expressway was open to traffic on September 2, helping to cut down the distance among economic hubs of the central key economic region. The road has total length of over 139.2km, including 131.5km of high-speed road and another 7.7km linking the expressway with National Highway 1A. It traverses Da Nang city, Quang Nam province and Quang Ngai province, which form part of the central key economic region of Vietnam. It allows speed limits of up to 120km per hour, helping reduce travel time from Da Nang to Quang Ngai to one and a half hours, instead of the usual three hours when using National Road 1A. The project, beginning in 2013, costs over 34.5 trillion VND (1.64 billion USD), including 798.5 million USD loaned by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and over 590 million USD by the World … [Read more...] about Da Nang – Quang Ngai Expressway fully put into use
Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway to open to traffic on National Day
The construction of the 140 km expressway linking Quang Ngai province to Da Nang City was kicked off on May 19, 2013. The highway features six lanes, including two lanes for urgent works with the width of 256 meters. The road is designed for vehicles to run at a speed of 120 kph. The project costs about US$1.472 billion, of which $673 million is a loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), $631 million is from the World Bank, and the remaining amount is from the Vietnamese state budget. The project is a master plan on Vietnam highway development by 2020 with a vision towards 2030. The expressway will cut down the travel time between Da Nang, Quang Nam and Quang Ngai, reduce traffic overload on National Highway 1 and promote defense, security and economic growth in the region. The first distance of 65km of Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway was opened to the public on August 2. By NGUYEN KHOI – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway open to … [Read more...] about Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway to open to traffic on National Day
Da Nang-Quang Ngai expressway to be inaugurated on National Day
The Da Nang - Tam Ky Highway, which opened last year, is part of the Da Nang - Quang Ngai Highway. — Photo baogiaothong.vn (Source: VNA) Quang Nam (VNA) - The Da Nang-Quang Ngai expressway will open for traffic on the National Day, September 2, said the investor, Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) after inspecting the whole route on August 30. This is the first highway in the central region invested by VEC. Once put into use, it will not only help relieve traffic pressure on National Road No.1A but also boost socio-economic development of the localities it runs through. The expressway, stretching over 139 km and linking with National Road No.1A, cost about 1.64 billion USD, of which 798 million USD was loaned by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and 590 million USD by the World Bank. The rest came from the State budget. It allows speed limits of up to 120km per hour, which helps reduce travel time from Da Nang to Quang Ngai to one hour and a half instead of the … [Read more...] about Da Nang-Quang Ngai expressway to be inaugurated on National Day
Da Nang plans to become ASEAN logistics centre
A crane loads cargo at Tien Sa Port’s container yard in Da Nang. The city plans to develop a logistics complex with total investment of US$620 million. — VNS Photo Cong Thanh The central city plans to build a logistics complex to position Da Nang as an international-standard logistics centre for Việt Nam, ASEAN and the Asia Pacific region by 2030. The complex will be located in the northwest part of the city on 312ha with total investment of VND14 trillion (US$620 million). The decision was announced at the city’s people’s council meeting in July. Da Nang’s complex will include a series of logistics centres linked by a system of roads and rail lines. The major nodes in the complex will be the newly designed Lien Chieu deep-sea port, Hoa Nhon; the newly built Kim Lien railway station; an airport and hi-tech park with international-standard warehouses; an inland clearance depot railway and entry point to road connections. Vice chairman of the … [Read more...] about Da Nang plans to become ASEAN logistics centre
Da Nang introduces exclusive offers to woo investors
A view of the central city of Da Nang. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The central city of Da Nang has introduced a number of open-door policies to lure investors in 2018, which has been set by the city as a year of investment attraction. Accordingly, investors setting up new projects at Da Nang Hi-tech Park will be subject to a favourable corporate income tax (CIT) rate of 10 percent for 15 years, compared to the standard rate of 20 percent. Those investors with projects valued at 3 trillion VND (133 million USD) or more will enjoy the preferential CIT rate for 30 years. Other specialised incentives include a four-year tax exemption and a 50 percent cut in income tax for the following nine years for new projects in the high-tech park. At Da Nang IT Park, domestic investors will be offered land-use fee exemptions, with foreign investors given land-rent exemptions, for the operation of projects involving initial construction of technical infrastructure in the area. Projects in … [Read more...] about Da Nang introduces exclusive offers to woo investors
Houses damaged by Da Nang – Quang Ngai Highway construction
Hundreds of houses along the Da Nang - Quang Ngai Highway are being damaged by construction on the road. Although the road is due to open in September, many parts remain under construction.-Photo zing.vn In Tinh Ha Commune, Son Tinh District in Quang Ngai Province, more than 250 homes had been affected by the highway. Dinh Thi Kim Anh, a local resident, told the online newspaper zing.vn that steamrollers had caused her house’s foundations to sink. “Many cracks have appeared on the walls. The rainy season is coming and we don’t know if my house will resist storms and floods,” she said. Many households affected by the highway construction said that compensation was too low for them to make repairs. Nguyen Thanh Dinh, deputy head of Tinh Ha Commune People’s Committee, said that the highway investors paid compensation to 151 households of between VND500,000 and 12 million (US$21.5 - 516) each. “There are 100 more houses damaged yet their owners … [Read more...] about Houses damaged by Da Nang – Quang Ngai Highway construction
Da Nang focuses on developing high-tech park
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The central city of Da Nang is collecting opinions from domestic and foreign managers and experts to develop a high-tech park which operates based on information-technology (IT) and well trained personnel. The city expects to soon complete a framework of mechanisms and development plans to submit to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc for approval to spur the development of the park. Since the end of the 20th century, Da Nang has invested in building Hoa Khanh industrial zone to attract investments and boost local economic development. To create more breakthroughs in socio-economic development, the city decided to build the Da Nang high-tech park and received approval in 2010 from then Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. This is the third high-tech park nationwide, along with others in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Covering 1,128 hectares, the park is located northwest of Da Nang city in Hoa Vang district. It sits along the Da … [Read more...] about Da Nang focuses on developing high-tech park