Vietnam needs over US$332mn for roads in 2014, says national funding body

The National Road Maintenance Fund of Vietnam requires over US$332 million (VND 7 trillion) to upgrade and fix roads in 2014, according to Le Hoang Minh, chief of the Fund’s Central Council. Of the total, almost $255.1 million (VND 5.4 trillion) will be used to upgrade and manage national highways, while the remainder will be allotted to cities and provinces to upgrade and maintain roads. Vehicle registrations are foreseen to contribute $217.31 million (VND 4.6 trillion) to the total amount required, with t
April 17, 2014 Read time: 1 min
A busy road in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City – pic courtesy of Sophie Williams
The National Road Maintenance Fund of Vietnam requires over US$332 million (VND 7 trillion) to upgrade and fix roads in 2014, according to Le Hoang Minh, chief of the Fund’s Central Council. Of the total, almost $255.1 million (VND 5.4 trillion) will be used to upgrade and manage national highways, while the remainder will be allotted to cities and provinces to upgrade and maintain roads. Vehicle registrations are foreseen to contribute $217.31 million (VND 4.6 trillion) to the total amount required, with the government providing the remainder.
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