# Hanoi river dredging and mineral planning

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hanoi-river-dredging-and-mineral-planning
> Updated: 2026-10-27T02:20:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Hanoi authorities have expressed fundamental agreement with a proposal from Vingroup to research dredging and renovating the riverbeds of the Red River and Da River. The project aims to improve flood drainage, stabilize river channels, ensure dike safety, and support inland waterway transport. Additionally, the initiative seeks to provide land-filling materials for major infrastructure projects and manage recovered mineral resources to increase state budget revenue.

City Chairman Vu Dai Thang noted the project is unprecedented due to its use of socialized capital. Officials emphasized that research must be scientifically sound to prevent erosion or adverse effects on water supplies and must align with the capital’s 100-year master plan.

On a national level, the Vietnamese government is reviewing Group I mineral planning for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision toward 2050. During a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc, officials discussed addressing bottlenecks in resource management. The Ministry of Industry and Trade is working to resolve overlaps between mineral reserves, residential areas, infrastructure, and protected forests. In Lam Dong province, for example, bauxite planning currently overlaps with residential areas and transportation projects, hindering local development. The goal is to ensure mineral extraction aligns with national energy security and land-use efficiency.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Vietnam reviews mineral planning to resolve resource overlaps

Vietnam is reviewing its Group I mineral planning for 2021–2030 to resolve overlaps with residential areas and infrastructure, aiming to secure national energy and raw material resources.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-reviews-mineral-planning-and-river-dredging-proposals

### 2026-10-24: Hanoi considers Vingroup proposal to dredge Red and Da Rivers

Hanoi officials are reviewing a Vingroup proposal to dredge the Red and Da Rivers to improve flood control and provide construction materials for the capital's key projects.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-considers-vingroup-proposal-to-dredge-red-and-da-rivers

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