📋 Tender Overview
In the afternoon work program of December 3, the National Assembly listened to the Proposal and Verification Report on the Vinh-Thanh Thuy expressway investment policy. The project is considered an important link in the national transportation network, creating new momentum for the development of the North Central region and enhancing trade between Vietnam and Laos and the region. Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son presented the Proposal New motivation for regional linkages and international trade. Speaking presenting the Proposal on the investment policy of the Project, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son emphasized that early implementation of investment in the Vinh-Thanh Thuy expressway is extremely necessary. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the project meets many important goals. Firstly, it is consistent with the Party and States policy on developing synchronous and modern transport infrastructure. Second, contribute to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, gradually improving the infrastructure network connecting the economy and traffic between the two countries. Third, improve national competitiveness in general and the North Central region in particular. Fourth, form an East-West connection route in the region according to planning, creating new momentum and space for socio-economic development, while ensuring national defense and security. Fifth, develop modern and sustainable transportation methods, contributing to reducing traffic accidents. Therefore, the Deputy Prime Minister affirmed that it is necessary to research and invest in the Vinh-Thanh Thuy expressway on the Hanoi-Vientiane expressway. In the Proposal, the Deputy Prime Minister said the project is in line with the 10-year socio-economic development strategy 2021-2030; in accordance with the Politburos Resolution on socio-economic development, ensuring national defense and security in the North Central region, Central Coast and Nghe An province; At the same time, it meets industry plans, regional plans and national master plans. Regarding investment goals, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son emphasized the requirement to form an East-West horizontal axis synchronously connected with vertical axes such as the Eastern North-South Expressway, Ho Chi Minh Road, National Highway 1, and coastal roads. The project will meet transportation needs, expand space and create motivation for regional spatial development on the basis of modern technical and social infrastructure systems; connecting the capital Vientiane (Laos) with Hanoi capital and economic centers and seaports; improve competitiveness, promote regional connectivity, cooperation and development; At the same time, it contributes to ensuring national defense, security, hunger eradication and poverty reduction, meeting development goals according to the Resolution of the 13th Party Congress and Resolutions of the Politburo. The project has its starting point intersecting with the Eastern North-South Expressway in Nghe An province; the end point connecting to Thanh Thuy border gate economic zone; Total length is about 60 km. Based on transportation needs and ability to balance resources, the project is proposed to invest in 4 lanes (B=22 m - 24.75 m); deep excavations, embankments, bridges and tunnels on the roadbed investment route with a scale of 6 lanes (B=29 m - 32.25 m). Clearing land on a scale of 6 lanes, meeting highway standards with a design speed of 80-100 km/h. Improving connection capacity, ensuring national defense and security in border areas. At the meeting, presenting the Verification Report, Chairman of the National Assemblys Economic and Finance Committee Phan Van Mai affirmed that the Governments submitted documents basically meet the regulations in Article 21 of the Law on Public Investment on important national projects. The Governments submission to the National Assembly for consideration and decision on project investment policy is in accordance with the law. The Economic and Finance Committee agreed on the need to invest in the project as stated in the Governments Proposal to concretize the goal of developing synchronous and modern transport infrastructure, meeting the requirements of promoting regional connectivity, international economic integration, and ensuring national defense and security in border areas. Some comments suggested supplementing and clarifying the transport needs on the East-West economic corridor and the Vinh-Thanh Thuy route in each phase, in order to clearly demonstrate the urgency of the project. Regarding the projects compatibility with the planning and preliminary design plans, the Committee stated that the project is basically consistent with relevant plans. However, it is recommended that the presiding agency research and select the optimal route plan, ensuring convenient connection with seaports, airports, industrial parks, tourist areas, and logistics centers; At the same time, invest in a system of rest stops, smart traffic, intersections and synchronous auxiliary works to ensure investment efficiency. Some opinions also suggest clarifying the investment progress of the Lao side in the section from Thanh Thuy border gate to Vientiane to ensure synchronous exploitation of the entire route. Regarding the total investment and capital source, the Committee requested the Government to clarify the basis of calculation and comparison with similar projects in the region; At the same time, adding content on appraisal of capital sources and ability to balance capital. Regarding specific mechanisms and policies, the Government proposed three groups of special mechanisms for the project. According to the Economic and Finance Committee, these mechanisms have basically been allowed by the National Assembly to apply to a number of important national projects in recent times, so the Governments proposal is well-founded. The Committee also requested the Government to urgently report to th
