This is also a key factor which should help increase investment attractiveness of Quang Ninh and other localities in the region, thus intensifying trade exchange with ASEAN nations and China.

With a total investment of over VND6,400 billion sourced principally from Quang Ninh province’s budget, the 20km long-highway is designed with four lanes capable of withstanding speeds of 100km per hour.

Addressing the ceremony, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung emphasised constructing socio-economic infrastructure in a synchronised manner helps to develop the country sustainably, and provides a new impetus to the movement to a modern industrialized society.

He hailed efforts by local authorities and people in mobilising resources to speed up the implementation of the project, finalise formalities, and carry out site clearance. He also asked provincial leaders, investors, and contractors to obey State regulations on construction investment to ensure timely and safe progress of the work.

PM Dung also directed the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Planning and Investment along with other localities to work with the Japanese side to arrange capital resources to kick off a Bach Dang bridge project soon and strive to put the bridge into operation in parallel with the Ha Long-Hai Phong high way.