# Infrastructure and economic development in Can Tho > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/infrastructure-and-economic-development-in-can-tho > Updated: 2026-09-24T03:55:15.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 7. Can Tho is advancing several large-scale economic and infrastructure development initiatives. In late August 2026, the city issued a scheme to establish the 300-hectare Can Tho High-Tech Park, an estimated 5,051 billion VND project aimed at creating a research and high-tech manufacturing ecosystem. By early September 2026, construction commenced on the Thien Quan Center, a 39-story luxury complex in Cai Rang Ward, and a 74 billion VND project for the Tran Bach Dang bridge to improve urban connectivity. On September 22, 2026, the My Thuan Project Management Board submitted a proposal for the Can Tho 2 Bridge and its connecting roads. This Group A public investment project is estimated at approximately 27,050 billion VND. The proposed structure is a unique double-decker bridge spanning 17.57 km across Vinh Long Province and Can Tho City. It is designed to accommodate six expressway lanes on the upper deck and a dual-track railway on the lower deck, with passenger speeds of 160 km/h and freight speeds of 120 km/h. The project aims to connect the My Thuan - Can Tho Expressway with the Can Tho - Hau Giang Expressway, filling a missing segment of the North-South Expressway. Simultaneously, the city is reviewing a draft general planning through 2050 with a vision toward 2075. This includes proposing two development poles, with the second being the Tran De marine economic zone. Authorities are refining plans for a new administrative center, with the Tay Do Cultural Center area being a priority. Regarding aviation, discussions include growing the Can Tho International Airport urban planning to 6,000 hectares. However, major infrastructure projects like the Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang Expressway face shortages of sand and stone. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Can Tho establishes 200-hectare High-Tech Park Can Tho is establishing a 200-hectare High-Tech Park in O Mon Ward with an estimated investment of over 5,000 billion VND to drive technological growth in the Mekong Delta. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/can-tho-establishes-200-hectare-high-tech-park ### 2026-09-22: Can Tho 2 Bridge project proposed with 27,050 billion VND investment Vietnam proposes a 27,050 billion VND double-decker bridge in Can Tho and Vinh Long to carry both highway and railway traffic, connecting key expressway segments. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/can-tho-2-bridge-project-proposed-with-27050-billion-vnd-investment ### 2026-09-18: Can Tho refines locations for new administrative center Can Tho has narrowed its proposed new administrative center locations to two options, including the Tay Do Cultural Center area, while discussing airport and energy sector expansions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/can-tho-refines-locations-for-new-administrative-center ### 2026-09-16: Can Tho advances urban planning and infrastructure projects Can Tho is reviewing its 2050 urban planning, proposing new administrative centers and a marine economic zone, while managing social housing growth and infrastructure material shortages. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/can-tho-proposes-new-urban-planning-through-2050 ### 2026-09-09: Can Tho considers new airport and administrative center relocation Can Tho is researching proposals to build a new airport in the south and relocate its administrative center to Nga Bay as part of its long-term urban development plan through 2050. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/can-tho-considers-new-airport-and-administrative-center-relocation ### 2026-09-02: Can Tho commences construction on major commercial and infrastructure projects Can Tho has launched major projects, including the 1,552 billion VND Thien Quan Center, set to be the Mekong Delta's tallest building, and a 74 billion VND bridge and road infrastructure project. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/can-tho-commences-construction-on-major-commercial-and-infrastructure-projects ### 2026-08-24: Can Tho to develop 300-hectare high-tech park Can Tho plans to build a 300-hectare High-Tech Park with an investment of over 5,000 billion VND to drive regional economic growth and technological innovation. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/can-tho-to-develop-300-hectare-high-tech-park --- Cite as: Infrastructure and economic development in Can Tho. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/infrastructure-and-economic-development-in-can-tho