The US business community is keen to receive information from the Ministry of Construction (MOC) and explore ways to support Vietnam in its new stage of development, with a focus on fostering innovation-driven growth.
President of Boeing Southeast Asia, Ms. Penny Burtt, stated during a meeting on April 16 with Vietnamese Vice Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van.
She led a business delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) to discuss strengthening cooperation in the transport and construction sectors.
Key areas of interest for the delegation include the Ministry’s priorities in national key infrastructure projects, social housing development, and a transparent, stable, and sustainable legal framework for housing, urban development, and the real estate market.
Accordingly, future cooperation may focus on: developing modern, highly connected, and resilient infrastructure systems; promoting sustainable urban development and enhancing construction efficiency; supporting the modernization of logistics and related infrastructure to strengthen Vietnam’s participation in diverse and resilient global supply chains; and encouraging the application of technology and innovation in construction, engineering, and urban planning.
Echoing this sentiment, representatives from major corporations such as FedEx, Atlas Air Worldwide, and UPS revealed plans to ramp up investment and expand their presence in Vietnam, specifically targeting freight transport and logistics—with an emphasis on air transport.
They expressed a desire for the MOC to provide more detailed information to help realize these cooperation opportunities in the near future. These businesses also requested that the MOC and relevant Vietnamese authorities facilitate investment in airport service infrastructure and refine policies to support the sustainable development of transport and logistics.
In the aviation sector, Boeing expressed its readiness to support Vietnam across various fronts, including commercial aviation, defense and security, supply chain development, technical training, and sustainability initiatives. Key areas of focus include fleet development, aviation energy security, and the promotion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Furthermore, several other businesses proposed collaborating on transport and urban infrastructure, specifically offering technological solutions to develop sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure.
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