With a planned vision towards 2030, Quang Ninh authorities have set out a strategy to become the most developed tourism hotspot in all of Southeast Asia Quang Ninh has been viewed as a massive construction site, with hundreds of traffic facility projects being deployed. Dozens of milllions of US dollars have been poured into particular ventures, contributing to the strong breakthrough socio-economic development of the northeastern region. The most significant of those are three critical transport initiatives with total investment over VND20 trillion ($869.56 million) which commenced last year. These consist of the Van Don International Airport, Halong International Cruise Port, and Halong-Van Don Highway. The three modern large-scale developments, with investment from outside the national budget under the public-private partnership model, are bringing positive effects to the appearance of Quang Ninh’s transport infrastructure. Continuing the momentum of development, this month … [Read more...] about The tourism hotspot of Quang Ninh
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Quang Ninh approves pre feasibility study of largest undersea tunnel
Approving the pre-feasibility study of the undersea tunnel project through Cua Luc Bay in Quang Ninh province will take the project a step closer to construction. The tunnel going under Cua LUc Bay would be the largest in Vietnam (Source:vov.vn) On March 14, the Quang Ninh People’s Council approved the pre-feasibility study of the undersea tunnel project through Cua Luc Bay – which will be the largest undersea tunnel project once it comes into operation. The pre-feasibility report will be submitted to the prime minister for approval. The construction of the tunnel is expected to last between 2019-2024 with the total investment capital of approximately VND10 trillion ($434.78 million), mobilised from Quang Ninh province’s budget. According to the plan, the tunnel will have six lanes with a height of 4.75 metres and width of 32.6 metres. It will allow vehicles to travel at a maximum speed of 60 kilometres per hour and will be able to withstand Level 7 … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh approves pre feasibility study of largest undersea tunnel
Quang Ninh works to attract flights to Van Don int’l airport
The meeting held by Quang Ninh's authorities on March 1 to promote flights to Van Don International Airport (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) – Northern Quang Ninh province is offering incentives to promote the opening of flights to Van Don International Airport, the first airport to be invested by a private business in Vietnam. Representatives of about 60 airlines, including those from Southeast Asian and Northeast Asian countries, and travel companies attended a meeting on March 1 to seek chances to open air routes to Van Don and tours of Quang Ninh. Van Don International Airport was invested with 7.7 trillion VND (over 331.7 million USD) by the Vietnamese private firm Sun Group under the build-operate-transfer form. It is able to handle all the most modern aircraft in the world, along with 2.5 million passengers and 10,000 tonnes of cargo per year in the first phase. It was officially put into use on December 30 last year with an air route linking with Ho Chi Minh City. Three … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh works to attract flights to Van Don int’l airport
Quang Ninh proposes building undersea tunnel
Quang Ninh proposes building undersea tunnelThe Saigon Times Daily An artist's impression of the planned site of Cua Luc undersea tunnel - PHOTO: QUANG NINH NEWSPAPER HCMC – The northern province of Quang Ninh has sent the prime minister a plan to build an undersea tunnel through Cua Luc Bay in the province’s Ha Long City, according to Tuoi Tre Online newspaper. The undersea tunnel project, the first of its kind in Vietnam, requires an estimated VND9.7 trillion (US$417.7 million) and will be executed over five years, starting this year. It is designed to be 2.75 kilometers long, stretching from the Vuon Dao T-junction in Bai Chay Ward to the coastal road in the Vinhomes urban area in Hon Gai Ward. It is also projected to have a height of 4.75 meters and a width of 32.6 meters with six lanes. The earthquake-ready tunnel would allow vehicles to travel at a speed of up to 60 kilometers per hour. According to the Quang Ninh government, the Cua Luc undersea tunnel, … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh proposes building undersea tunnel
Quang Ninh plays the “big game” with Van Don Economic Zone
Quang Ninh plays the “big game” with Van Don Economic Zone Opening doors to the world Van Don International Airport is one of the few projects receiving positive comments from the leading construction experts of the State Check and Acceptance Board. According to Notice No.32/TB-HDNTNN published on December 19, the board accepted the completed Van Don International Airport, including landing and take-off lines, runways, beacon system, flight zone, specialised equipment, power supply, and air traffic tower. Auxiliary items such as a garden and drainage have also been completed by contractors, satisfying design requirements as well as technical standards. After checking Van Don International Airport on Saturday, the board said that work had been completed, meeting the design quality and technical standards to be fully eligible for operation. Lai Xuan Thanh, former director of Civil Aviation Authority Vietnam (CAAV) cum chairman of Airport Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), said … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh plays the “big game” with Van Don Economic Zone