
On December 19, together with other projects nationwide, the groundbreaking ceremony for Sub-project 1 of the Investment Project for the Construction of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong Railway Line was held simultaneously at six locations, with the main venue in Lao Cai Province.

At Lao Cai Station (Dong Pho Moi Industrial Park, Lao Cai Ward, Lao Cai Province), the Ministry of Construction organized the groundbreaking ceremony for Sub-project 1 of the Investment Project for the Construction of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong Railway Line. At the same time, the ceremony was held concurrently at other locations, including Phu Tho Station (Phu Tho Province – adjacent to Phu Ha Industrial Park), Bac Hong Station (Hanoi City), Luong Tai Station (Hung Yen Province), and Hai Duong Nam Station (Hai Phong City).

The Investment Project for the Construction of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong Railway Line was approved in principle by the National Assembly under Resolution No. 187/2025/NQ-QH dated February 19, 2025, with a preliminary total investment of VND 203,231 billion. The project passes through six provinces and cities: Lao Cai, Phu Tho, Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, and Hai Phong.
The project has a total mainline length of approximately 390.9 km and branch lines totaling approximately 27.9 km, using a single-track standard gauge of 1,435 mm, applying rail-based railway technology, and serving both passenger and freight transportation. The design speed is 160 km/h for the mainline section from New Lao Cai Station to Nam Hai Phong Station; 120 km/h for the section passing through the Hanoi metropolitan hub area; and 80 km/h for the remaining sections.
On the afternoon of December 24, the Provincial Industrial Parks Management Board held a review of its performance in 2025 and deployed tasks for 2026. Attending the meeting were representatives of the leadership of the Provincial Party Committee’s Inspection Commission, the Party Committee of the Provincial People’s Committee

In 2025, the Provincial Industrial Parks Management Board effectively carried out state management functions. The number of newly licensed investment projects and projects expanding production continued to increase, contributing to Bac Ninh Province maintaining its position among the top five provinces and cities nationwide in attracting investment capital.
Across the province, investment registration certificates were granted to 322 secondary projects with a total registered investment capital of more than USD 2.681 billion; amendments to investment registration certificates were issued for 755 secondary investment projects, including 209 capital adjustment cases with an additional investment capital of USD 3.242 billion. The total newly registered and adjusted investment capital (including industrial park infrastructure projects), from the beginning of the year to November 30, 2025, exceeded USD 7.074 billion, reaching 168.4% of the plan assigned by the Provincial People’s Committee.

In addition, investment promotion and attraction activities continued to be strengthened, with innovations in investment promotion methods. The Board effectively implemented support activities and provided information related to the investment and business environment in industrial parks; consulted and supported enterprises and investors on issues related to administrative procedures, investment procedures, and production and business operations during their activities in industrial parks.
In 2026, the Board will continue to effectively implement investment attraction efforts, prioritizing large investors, high-tech projects, and products with competitive advantages and high added value. It will strive to advise the province to approve an additional 2–3 industrial park infrastructure investment projects; intensify investment attraction in industrial parks (both new and additional investment) with a converted value of at least USD 1.6 billion; complete site clearance and hand over at least 300 hectares of land to industrial park infrastructure developers. The province will support enterprises in production and business activities, striving for industrial production value to reach VND 2,390 trillion, an increase of 16.6% compared to 2025, and for export value to reach USD 92.4 billion.
Administrative reform will continue to be implemented to improve the investment environment, maintain and enhance the Provincial Department and Sector Competitiveness Index, and ensure that administrative procedures under the authority of competent agencies remain transparent, simple, fast, and convenient for investors and enterprises.
Entering the new year of 2026, Viglacera Corporation – JSC continues to affirm its standing by appearing in the Ranking of the Top 500 Largest Enterprises in Vietnam (VNR500) for the 10th consecutive time. Beyond maintaining a sustainable presence in this prestigious ranking, Viglacera has also successfully held the No. 1 position in the construction materials manufacturing sector, a testament to the brand’s leadership capabilities and sustainable development strategy.
Throughout the history of the VNR500 ranking, from 2016 to the present, Viglacera has consistently maintained its position among the Top 500 largest enterprises in Vietnam. This achievement demonstrates a stable and effective development model.

The VNR500 award is regarded as a “corporate health gauge,” based on rigorous criteria regarding revenue, total assets, profit, capital usage efficiency, and media reputation. Viglacera’s consecutive presence in this prestigious ranking for many years serves as clear and superior evidence of its capacity, asset value, brand equity, and the benefits it delivers to the corporation itself as well as to the country and society. It also reflects the corporation’s methodical investment strategy and long-term vision, established years ago, which has proven accurate in the practical context of the construction industry.

This success stems from relentless efforts in production and innovation. Viglacera remains steadfast in its strategy of in-depth investment and modernization of production lines, with a special priority on green technology solutions. On this foundation, the enterprise has successfully built a “Construction Material Product Ecosystem” featuring numerous green “Made in Vietnam” product lines, thereby leading the trend toward sustainable construction. This is the result of a long journey of anticipating international standards and modern market demands.
Alongside the construction materials sector, the industrial park (IP) and urban real estate remain key pillars contributing to Viglacera’s position in the VNR500. Currently, Viglacera is one of Vietnam’s leading reputable real estate investors. In just a short period recently, Viglacera has consecutively commenced and deployed multiple key industrial park projects, such as Song Cong II IP (Phase 2), Doc Da Trang IP, and Tran Yen IP (Phase 1). Additionally, it was approved as the investor for Industrial Park No. 01 in Hung Yen, officially raising the total number of Viglacera industrial parks to 18 nationwide. These projects encompass a land fund of over 5,500 hectares, attracting approximately 450 investors and nearly 20 billion USD in FDI capital.

In the same year, Viglacera put into operation its Intelligent Operation Center (IOC), shaping a Green – Smart Industrial Park model based on digital technology and transparent governance. In the social housing sector, two large-scale projects in Hanoi are expected to supply over 4,700 apartments, contributing to solving the housing needs of tens of thousands of residents.
From a holistic perspective, Viglacera’s continued presence in the Top 500 Largest Enterprises in Vietnam in 2025 is not only a recognition of past efforts but also significant for positioning the Viglacera brand in the eyes of society, investors, and independent evaluation organizations. This serves as an affirmation for Viglacera as it enters 2026, continuing a journey built upon a history of over 50 years of construction and growth.
Receiving a prestigious award like the VNR500 will continue to be an important foundation helping Viglacera enhance its brand value. Through this, the corporation remains committed to its mission of pioneering green technology and green products, making positive contributions to the development of the construction industry and Vietnam’s economy in the new era.
About the VNR500 Award: VNR500 – The Top 500 Largest Enterprises in Vietnam is a prestigious ranking published annually since 2007 by Vietnam Report in coordination with VietNamNet newspaper. The VNR500 not only honors enterprises with large scale and impressive revenue but also reflects internal strength, leadership capability, and the significant contributions of the business community to Vietnam’s economy. Appearing in the VNR500 is proof of an enterprise’s sustainable position, prestige, and competitive capacity in the market.
Ninh Binh province is studying the possibility of forming an airport with an expected scale of welcoming 4.5 million passengers by 2030.
This is a key infrastructure project to expand the economic, tourism and trade development of the southern Red River Delta region, while reducing pressure on airports in the Hanoi area.

The province plans to locate Ninh Binh international airport in Liem Tuyen ward, with a convenient distance to important traffic hubs in the region. Photo: Lương Hà
According to the consulting unit, Ninh Binh airport has a large service area. The project is expected to welcome about 4.5 million passengers by 2030 and reach 10 million by 2050. The project not only contributes to the economic and tourism development but also has significance in ensuring national defense and security in the region.
Mr. Pham Quang Ngoc – Chairman of Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee said that the investment project to build an international airport in Ninh Binh is one of the key infrastructure orientations, associated with the master plan of the national airport system for the period 2021 – 2030, with a vision to 2050.
According to the proposal and recommendation report to the Ministry of Construction, the province plans to locate Ninh Binh international airport in Liem Tuyen ward, with a convenient distance to important traffic hubs in the region.
The planned scale of the airport is to meet the 4E standard according to the classification of the International Civil Aviation Organization, with 2 parallel runways. The total planned area is about 720 hectares.
The initial design capacity is about 10 million passengers/year; there is land reserve for expansion to meet development needs in the next stages.
The establishment of an international airport in Ninh Binh will contribute to promoting regional and inter-regional connectivity, effectively exploiting the potential of heritage, cultural and spiritual tourism, creating more job and livelihood opportunities for local people.
Source: https://laodong.vn