HCM CITY APPROVES PPP FOR TRADE CENTRE

The People’s Committee has approved the request, which would utilize the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, and have submitted it to the Prime Minister for final approval.

The project, which is currently underway, has a budget of US$376.6 million (VND8.4 trillion). It is scheduled for completion in late 2019.

Source: VIR

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