Infrastructure Investments in Developing Economies

Dr Giang Dang is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Department of Construction Management, Curtin University (Singapore Campus) where she teaches Project Management Research for the Master of Science (Project Management) Programme. She also served as a faculty associate at the School of Science & Technology, SIM University (Singapore) since 2013. Her research interests are in the areas of construction development, economic development and infrastructure. She holds a PhD degree and MSc (Project Management) degree from the Department of Building, National University of Singapore. Dr Low Sui Pheng is presently Professor of Building in the School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore where he has previously served as Head and Vice‐Dean. He teaches construction project management and has published, researched and consulted extensively both in Singapore and overseas. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building, he holds a DSc degree from the University of Birmingham and a PhD degree from University College London. He currently serves as Director for the Centre for Project Management and Construction Law.

Introduction.- Theories of Economic Development.- Construction and Economic Development.- Trade and Economic Development.- Public Investments in Infrastructure for Trade and Economic Development.- Vietnam – Economic, Trade and Infrastructure Overview.- Research Methodology.- Data Analysis and Discussions.- Conclusions.