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Vietnam’s most populous ward plans 4,000-hectare sea reclamation

04 February 2026 | 07:05:00 AM

Rach Gia has pursued large-scale reclamation for over 25 years, with projects to 2025 including a 420-hectare urban expansion and several reclaimed zones totalling hundreds of hectares.

Under plans to 2040, total reclaimed land is expected to reach about 3,960 hectares. A key feature of the next phase is the development of artificial islands covering roughly 2,800 hectares.

Strategic projects include several artificial islands, with key zones ranging from 450 to 1,080 hectares, aimed at turning Rach Gia into a modern, multi-sector hub on Vietnam’s western coast.

Rach Gia’s natural land area was previously constrained by terrain and dense canal networks, limiting urban expansion. Sea reclamation has created new space for housing, commerce, services, public amenities and coastal parks.

The ward is being positioned to link with Phu Quoc and Ha Tien as a regional growth triangle for the marine economy and a core node in An Giang’s urban network.

Priority projects include upgrading Rach Gia Airport, improving key highways and expressways, and advancing a coastal route linking Ha Tien, Rach Gia and Bac Lieu.

An Giang is planned as five sub-regions, ranging from a western marine economy zone to Phu Quoc as a special island tourism city.

 

Source: Dtinews

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