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On April 21, the Government Office issued Notice No. 204/TB-VPCP summarizing the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc at a meeting reviewing progress on the Long Thanh International Airport project (Phase 1).
The Deputy Prime Minister said the Long Thanh International Airport project is a national key project of special importance, drawing close attention from Party and State leaders, ministries and sectors, and the public both in Vietnam and abroad.
The Deputy Prime Minister acknowledged the results achieved so far, noting that the project has largely met major milestones as required. He also highlighted that the first technical flight was successfully conducted on December 19, 2025, as planned.
However, the overall pressure to complete the entire project in 2026 is described as very high. Remaining workload is substantial, while multiple difficulties persist, including unresolved payment issues, limited favorable weather for construction, a workforce on site that does not meet requirements, and rising fuel and material costs.
The Deputy Prime Minister reiterated that completing the project and putting it into commercial operation in 2026 is a mandatory goal. He directed stakeholders to continue taking responsibility, staying focused, and intensifying implementation of assigned tasks. Ministries, agencies, and localities were asked to proactively address issues within their authority, strengthen coordination, and promptly remove obstacles to accelerate progress.
The Ministry of Public Security was tasked with directing subordinate units to urgently accelerate investigation and handling of violations in the project’s implementation. The ministry is required to clarify who did what and who is responsible, with a focus on determining the extent of violations by organizations and individuals involved—especially the leadership of the project owners and direct contractors—while allowing individuals not directly involved in wrongdoing to continue participating in the project.
In parallel, the ministry will coordinate with ACV, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Construction, and other relevant bodies to urgently review documents related to ongoing investigations. This includes enabling ACV to proceed with payments for quantities, items, and packages not affected by violations, and implementing appropriate solutions for issues involving violations.
The Ministry of Finance was requested to promptly consolidate the organization at Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV). It is also to establish a task force to guide resolution of payment-related issues under the Prime Minister’s directive, to be completed before April 22, 2026.
The Deputy Prime Minister also requested the Ministry of Construction to quickly establish a task force and coordinate with the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee to address issues related to supply sources and the prices of materials, fuel, and construction materials for the project, in line with the Prime Minister’s directive. This work is also required to be completed before April 22, 2026.
ACV, as the investor for Component 3, is responsible for overall progress and quality. The company must promptly work directly with each contractor and package to determine remaining quantities, mobilize resources, and identify concrete difficulties. ACV is required to increase manpower, equipment, and funding to accelerate progress. Major packages, including 4.8 and 5.10, must focus resources to ensure the committed schedule is met.
Dong Nai Province was assigned to ensure supply of materials and fuel for the project and to expedite land clearance for connecting transport routes. The province’s actions are described as a key condition to ensure synchronization when the airport enters commercial operation by the end of 2026.
Source: Anh Vu
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