Following recent approval by the Da Nang People's Committee, a total of 243 billion VND will be spent on upgrading 33 major streets in the city in preparation for the 25^th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit which will take place in the city in October 2017.

The cost of the upgrading work will come mainly from central government, whilst the remainder will be from the city’s budget and donations from local organisations and individuals.

The streets are Nguyen Van Linh, Vo Van Kiet, Ngo Quyen, Ngu Hanh Son, Le Van Hien, Cach Mang Thang Tam, 2 September, Bach Dang, Tran Phu, 3 February, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Nguyen Huu Tho, Duy Tan, Nguyen Van Thoai, Thang Long, Ho Xuan Huong, Tran Hung Dao, Nguyen Tat Thanh, Nguyen Luong Bang, Truong Chinh, Ton Duc Thang, and the roadway leading to the Tien Son Bridge, along with Le Duan, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Dong Da, Trieu Nu Vuong, Nguyen Du, Ham Nghi, Le Dinh Ly, Ngo Gia Tu, Nguyen Cong Tru and Hai Phong.

Vo Van Kiet Street