Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed leaders from 18 major Chinese enterprises of the Zhang and Yan clans to join major infrastructure projects in Vietnam during a meeting in Hanoi on December 9.

The delegation of the Chinese enterprises was led by Mr. Yan Jiehe, founder and Chairman of the China Pacific Construction Group and Susun Construction Group – both among the world’s top 500 companies.

PM Chinh mentioned some key projects such as the Tu Lien Bridge in Hanoi, the Hanoi metro line of Van Cao - Ngoc Khanh - Lang - Hoa Lac, a metro line connecting Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh international airports in Ho Chi Minh City and southern Dong Nai province,  and cross-border rail and road projects such as Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong and Lang Son – Hanoi.

PM Chinh suggested Chinese firms to expand their cooperation to the areas of their strength and Vietnam's demand such as innovation, green development, renewable energy, smart city building, manufacturing industry, and digital transformation, especially emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cloud computing, and internet of things.

Chinese business leaders highlighted their interests in sectors such as construction, energy, trade, real estate, electrical equipment, electronics, environment, health, biology, chemical, new materials, and farm produce.

Mr. Yan said the Pacific Construction Group and other Chinese firms, with their capacity and experience, are keen on engaging in infrastructure development projects in Vietnam.