500km of expressways built across Vietnam in 2023
(VOVWORLD) - The transport sector has put into operation 20 of 26 projects that were begun this year, said Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang at a meeting to review the sector’s activities in 2023.
 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the meeting to review 2023 activities of the transport sector. |
Among the completed projects are 9 expressway projects spanning 475km, which brings the total of expressways in operation nationwide to 1,900 km.
At the meeting, attended by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Minister Thang said transportation shows steady growth, reduced administrative procedures and fees, and greater use of IT applications.
By the end of November, cargo output had increased 12.9% and passenger output 11.5% over last year. International cooperation also increased. The Ministry signed 10 international treaties and three international agreements on transportation.