Total investment capital estimated at over VND2.3 trillion ($87.4 million).

A ceremony was held on December 29 in the Van Don Special
Economic Zone of northern Quang Ninh province to inaugurate, break ground for,
and technically open 15 key projects with a combined investment of more than
VND2.3 trillion ($87.4 million).

The projects span transport, urban infrastructure, trade and
services, and environmental development. Several involve large capital outlays
and are expected to serve as major drivers of local economic growth.

Among them is a bridge spanning the Mang River to connect
Minh Chau, Quan Lan and Ban Sen islands. The bridge will be 967.4 m long and 12
m wide, with total investment capital exceeding VND600 billion ($22.8 million).
Construction is scheduled to take 20 months.

Once completed, the bridge will help establish a seamless
transport axis between the islands, shorten travel times, reduce reliance on
water transport—particularly during adverse weather conditions—and expand
opportunities for marine and island-based economic development.

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