Vietnam orders investigation into bidding violations at Long Thanh Airport Phase 1

Long Thanh International Airport subcontracting violations government audit investigation ACV

The Government Inspectorate (Thanh tra Chính phủ) released audit conclusion No 318/KL‑TTCP on 18 June 2026 concerning the construction of Long Thanh International Airport Phase 1. The audit found numerous shortcomings and breaches in project components 2 and 3, notably the unauthorized transfer of contract portions by main and sub‑contractors without investor approval.

Specific violations include contractor TCT 36‑CTCP handing over work under package XD02 of component 2, and similar transfers in packages 5.6 and 5.10 of component 3, where the joint‑venture Vietur submitted a bid in foreign currency and a contract was signed and paid in US dollars, contravening the 2013 Procurement Law. The report warned that such USD payments could cause financial loss for the state‑owned Vietnam Airport Corporation (ACV).

The Inspectorate recommended that the Prime Minister direct the Ministries of Construction, Finance, and relevant local authorities to tighten oversight of subcontractors and enforce compliance. It also forwarded the findings to the Ministry of Public Security for possible criminal investigation of the contractors and ACV as the investor.

Entities: Government Inspectorate (Thanh tra Chính phủ) · Long Thanh International Airport · Ministry of Construction · Ministry of Public Security · Vietnam Airport Corporation (ACV)

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[● 3 SOURCES] In packages 5.6 and 5.10 of component 3, similar contract transfers occurred, including a joint‑venture Vietur bidding in foreign currency and using USD for payment, contrary to procurement law. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The audit identified multiple violations in components 2 and 3, including unauthorized subcontracting (contract transfer) by main and sub‑contractors. (All three articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The project manager lacked the required professional certification required by law. (Article 2)
[● 3 SOURCES] The audit warned that USD payments could cause financial loss for the Vietnam Airport Corporation (ACV) due to exchange‑rate fluctuations. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Government Inspectorate issued audit conclusion No 318/KL‑TTCP on 18 June 2026 regarding Long Thanh Airport Phase 1. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] In package XD02 of component 2, contractor TCT 36‑CTCP transferred part of the work to another contractor without investor approval. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Inspectorate forwarded the findings to the Ministry of Public Security for possible criminal investigation of the contractors and ACV as the investor. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Inspectorate recommended that the Prime Minister direct the Ministries of Construction, Finance and relevant local authorities to tighten oversight of subcontractors. (All three articles)