Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries and relevant agencies to revise the project schedule for Phase 1 of the Long Thanh International Airport, setting a firm target for its inauguration on December 19, according to a report from the Government News.

To achieve this goal, the PM has mandated a management approach based on "clear roles, clear tasks, clear outcomes, clear responsibilities, clear deadlines, and clear authority."

He called on all involved ministries, agencies, and units to intensify inspection, supervision, and monitoring efforts.

The directive stresses that all four component projects of Phase 1 must be completed and fully operational simultaneously for the grand opening in late 2025.

PM Chinh emphasized that the airport's connecting transportation system must be seamlessly integrated with national expressways and railway lines.

Furthermore, all on-site facilities and ancillary works must be completed. These include essential infrastructure, airside infrastructure, and landside facilities.

While pushing for the deadline, the PM underscored that all works must guarantee the highest standards of quality, technical specifications, and aesthetics. He issued a stern directive to prevent corruption, misconduct, and waste. The project's operational and exploitation plans must also comply with all standards and procedures, and the master plan for the surrounding "airport city" must be finalized on schedule.

Looking ahead, the Prime Minister assigned two new key tasks.

The People's Committees of Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai Province are to immediately collaborate on a study for an underground metro line connecting Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh international airports. A proposal is to be submitted to the PM for consideration by August.

The Ministry of Construction and the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) have been tasked with studying and proposing the development of a third runway. A report on this is also due to the PM in August.