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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-02T09:11:52.000Z",
  "site": "https://vietnam-aujourdhui.info",
  "tags": [
    "Vietnam News",
    "Airport",
    "Saigon",
    "Vietnam",
    "Work",
    "Vietnam clears project funding for new Ho Chi Minh City airport",
    "T3 terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport to begin trial operations next month",
    "Vietnam moves to build second terminal, third runway at Long Thanh airport"
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  "textContent": "With four months remaining before its planned technical operation phase, Vietnam’s mega-airport project in southern Dong Nai City has completed nearly 76% of its total workload. However, this progress comes as the project grapples with significant labor shortages and rising material costs. In the final days of May, machinery continued operating across the site spanning nearly 5,000 hectares. Yet, the atmosphere was noticeably less bustling than at the end of 2025. Work continues at the passenger terminal, the most critical component of the entire project. While crews focus their immediate efforts on completing the roof, much of the imported equipment sits covered pending installation. At the same time, core infrastructure is moving forward. Both the elevators and the baggage-handling conveyors have completed their initial trial operations. According to the state-owned Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the project’s investor, the total value of completed work has reached VND65.6 trillion (US$2.5 billion), representing nearly 76% of the value of signed contracts. Progress is advancing steadily across several distinct zones. As of June, the passenger terminal package has achieved about 63% of its contracted workload. Simultaneously, two key packages covering internal transportation and technical infrastructure are halfway done and are slated for completion by September. Facilities for state management agencies are largely finished. Crews are currently connecting these buildings to electricity, water, and fire prevention systems ahead of the handover procedures. Air traffic management facilities have also been completed and are awaiting underground infrastructure integration by ACV. The workforce deficit ACV reported that there are currently 6,562 workers on-site, although nearly 9,000 are required to maintain the schedule. This leaves the project short by about 2,500 workers, or 27%, concentrated primarily in the terminal construction, auxiliary facilities, and satellite areas. The lack of manpower is impacting the project’s overall pace, hindering the ability of contractors to work on multiple construction fronts simultaneously. According to ACV, the simultaneous implementation of major infrastructure projects in Dong Nai and other localities has significantly increased demand for construction labor. Furthermore, a lack of design consultants and supervisory personnel in certain packages has slowed inspection, acceptance, and payment procedures. Escalating costs Rising material costs have added further pressure on contractors. The site operates around 2,500 fuel-powered machines and vehicles, including excavators, rollers, and generators. Energy-dependent materials such as asphalt, cement, and steel have also experienced sharp price increases. Several contractors noted that fuel price hikes have directly affected fixed-price contracts. Without a mechanism to address cost fluctuations, companies warned they will face substantial financial strain. ACV noted that some contractors have begun slowing work while waiting for more stable supplies or price-adjustment policies. Despite these challenges, the project owner maintains that commencing technical operations in September and commercial operations by the end of 2026 remains achievable. This timeline relies heavily on current obstacles being resolved promptly. To keep the project on track, ACV has urged the Ministry of Construction to provide guidance on contract price adjustment procedures and clarify the legal basis for determining fuel price fluctuations. The corporation has also asked Dong Nai authorities to update and publish construction material prices based on actual market conditions. Additionally, ACV requested that the Prime Minister assign the Ministry of Finance to provide guidance on exchange-rate mechanisms for disputed additional works involving foreign contractors. During a site inspection, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc instructed the project owner and relevant ministries to coordinate efforts to resolve these bottlenecks. He called on authorities to address contractor payment issues and emphasized the need to ensure contractors mobilize sufficient resources to meet the 2026 launch. By Phuoc Tuan & Giang Anh – VnExpress.net – June 1, 2026\n\n### Related posts:\n\n  1. Vietnam clears project funding for new Ho Chi Minh City airport Hanoi has signed off on funding of VND109 billion ($4.7...\n  2. T3 terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport to begin trial operations next month The VND11 trillion (US$431 million) T3 terminal at Tan Son...\n  3. Vietnam moves to build second terminal, third runway at Long Thanh airport Vietnam is moving ahead with plans to expand Long Thanh...\n\n",
  "title": "How Long Thanh airport is progressing while facing shortage of 2,500 workers"
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