Vietnam Accelerates North-South Expressway Expansion, Exploring PPP Models
The Vietnamese government has ordered an acceleration of investment preparations for the eastern sections of the North-South Expressway, exploring PPP models for resource mobilization. A report to the Prime Minister is due by November 2026, with full completion of rest stops this year.
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