Vietnam allocated about VND1.15 quadrillion (nearly US$43.8 billion) for development investment in 2025, the highest ever recorded, the Ministry of Finance reported at its year-end review conference held in Hanoi on January 6.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Construction will shift its infrastructure development focus to the North–South high-speed railway after completing continuous expressway connectivity from Cao Bang to Ca Mau in 2025, marking a new strategic phase aimed at boosting economic growth and national transport capacity.

The last five years have marked a turning point for Vietnam’s expressway network, as the country is set to achieve its target of 3,000km by the end of 2025 and moves steadily towards a 5,000km target by 2030.

VOV.VN - A serious traffic accident between an ambulance and a tractor-trailer occurred in the early hours of December 18 on the Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway, killing three people.

VOV.VN - A fatal traffic collision occurred early on December 9 on the Da Nang-Quang Ngai expressway, resulting in three deaths and ten injuries.

Vietnam, amid global uncertainty, is determined to boost growth through institutional reform and major investment in infrastructure. These are considered the two core pillars to achieving over 8% growth by 2025 and sustainable development beyond.

VOV.VN - The fire and rescue police of Da Nang city successfully rescued 12 people trapped inside vehicles following a multiple-vehicle pile-up on the La Son – Tuy Loan Expressway traversing Da Nang on the evening of September 11.

Work has started on a key section of the Belt Road No. 4 – Hanoi Capital Region expressway, one of the largest infrastructure projects in northern Vietnam, with a total investment of more than VND 56 trillion (around US$2.2 billion).

VOV.VN - As the nation marks the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), a series of major national infrastructure projects are being completed, serving both as a symbol of resilience and aspiration and as driving forces for Vietnam’s integration and development.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has reaffirmed the urgent need to complete at least 3,000 km of expressways by the end of 2025, a critical target set by the 13th National Party Congress.