Long Thanh International Airport to Commence Operations in December, Boosting Vietnam's Aviation Hub Ambitions
Long Thanh International Airport in southern Dong Nai province is set to begin operations in December 2024 following the completion of its first phase. This massive project, with an investment of approximately $16 billion, aims to alleviate congestion at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport and establish Vietnam as a major aviation hub in Southeast Asia.
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