Vietnam's Van Phong construction suspended

In a major reversal of policy, building work on Van Phong port is currently suspended, the Vietnam Ports Association has confirmed, Port Strategy reports.Contruction work on the facility, meant to be a major transhipment port for Vietnam, started back in 2009 but has recently stopped, said an official with the Vietnam Ports Association in a phone interview.
"There is a dispute over the design of the terminal," said the official. "It has to be the best for a transhipment port. They are discussing how deep the water should be, how long the wharves should be etc."