However, this progress comes as the project grapples with significant labor shortages and rising material costs.
In the final days of May, machinery continued operating across the site spanning nearly 5,000 hectares. Yet, the atmosphere was noticeably less bustling than at the end of 2025.
The passenger terminal of Long Thanh airport in Dong Nai City is in the finishing stage, May 2026. VnExpress/Phuoc Tuan
Work continues at the passenger terminal, the most critical component of the entire project.
While crews focus their immediate efforts on completing the roof, much of the imported equipment sits covered pending installation.
