{
  "id": 15538845,
  "title": "Dong Thap province steps up industrial expansion and infrastructure connectivity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/dong-thap-province-steps-up-industrial-expansion-and-infrastructure",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-19T01:56:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/dong-thap-province-steps-up-industrial-expansion-and-infrastructure-connectivity-163155.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dong Thap province, a part of the Mekong Delta, is stepping up efforts to accelerate industrial expansion and infrastructure connectivity following the 2025 merger with Tien Giang province. The expanded Dong Thap region is under pressure to bolster connectivity between local economic zones, urban areas, industrial parks, and production centers. State Treasury data shows that as of September 30, the province disbursed $263.3 million in public capital, accounting for about 55% of the approved plan. Disbursements grew by $10.77 million, with $9 million from the local budget and $1.7 million from the central budget. For 2026, the total public capital plan stands at $480 million, a 5% increase from the 2025 allocation.\n\nKey ongoing projects include a provincial road section along National Highway 30, provincial road 864 along the Tien River, and Phase 1 of the Cao Lanh-An Huu expressway, totaling $383 million. The province plans to construct 17 new projects, with the Dong Thap inter-regional connectivity project set to receive the largest share, estimated at $758.6 million. The newer coastal road connecting Long An and Ben Tre and road transport infrastructure in the Tien River area are two foreign-capital projects valued at $283.8 million and $205.9 million, respectively.\n\nTo improve transport connectivity, Phase 1 of the Cao Lanh-An Huu expressway, costing $300 million, is slated for completion in 2026, and Phase 1 of the My An-Cao Lanh expressway in 2028. The Ministry of Construction has upgraded the expressway to a full four-lane configuration. At the inter-regional level, projects like the expansion of the Ho Chi Minh City-Trung Luong-My Thuan expressway and the Duc Hoa-My An expressway are underway. The Rach Mieu 2 Bridge, connecting the former Tien Giang and Ben Tre provinces, has been modified to include an overpass across National Highway 1 at Dong Tam interchange, enhancing regional connectivity.\n\nDong Thap is home to six operational industrial parks and plans to develop 25 more by 2030. The province aims for at least 18 new industrial parks by 2030, reflecting its proactive approach to creating development space. Chairman Nguyen Thanh Nhan of the Dong Thap People’s Committee emphasized the goal of rapid, green, and modern development, aiming for double-digit economic growth. He highlighted that accelerating public investment, completing inter-regional transport infrastructure, and expanding industrial parks would lay the groundwork for attracting new capital flows, encouraging business expansion, and ushering in a new growth cycle.",
  "summary": "Accelerating public investment strengthening inter regional connectivity and expanding industrial land are helping Dong Thap efficiently bolster competitiveness and drive economic growth",
  "key_points": [
    "Dong Thap province expands industrial zones and infrastructure connectivity.",
    "$263.3 million public capital disbursed in 2025, 55% of approved plan.",
    "2026 public capital plan increases 5% to $480 million."
  ],
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}