While new public-private partnership ventures and new legislation are in the gun barrel waiting for potential investors to join, possible concerns over risk protection are still in the way, possibly threatening the bankability of the country’s future transport plans.

The Mekong Delta is working with the Ministry of Transport to improve the local transport infrastructure and thus trade flows, the Can Tho Branch of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said.

Weak regional connectivity across land, air and sea has hampered the growth of the southeastern region of Vietnam. Economists believe for the region to develop, it needs to change its mind set and strategy.