Construction of a passenger terminal and runway at Long Thanh International Airport in southern Dong Nai province kicked off on August 31, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam.

The terminal (Package No. 5.10) - the biggest in the first phase - includes design, construction, and equipment installation, with capital estimated at more than VND35 trillion ($1.46 billion).

It is expected to open in 2026 and be able to cater to 25 million passengers and handle 1.2 million tons of cargo a year.

Construction of the runway (Package No 4.6) is estimated to cost over VND7 trillion ($291 million) and will take 23 months.

Upon completion, Long Thanh International Airport will become the largest in Vietnam and a transshipment hub for the region, capable of catering to 100 million passengers and 5 tons of cargo annually.