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Vietnam signs deals for Ca Na LNG power, port projects

April 11, 2026

HCMC - Vietnam signed investment and financing agreements on April 10 for the Ca Na liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant and a phase-one seaport project, with total capital of VND60 trillion. More than VND57 trillion will be mobilized as direct investment for the power station while VND3 trillion in credit will be provided by the Vietnam Development Bank (VDB) for developing infrastructure for the port. The project involves a consortium...

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