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How metro line boosts apartment prices in HCMC outskirts to rival central locations

How metro line boosts apartment prices in HCMC outskirts to rival central locations

As the Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line opens, apartment prices in Thu Duc are rivaling those in central Ho Chi Minh City.
'For Ben Thanh' signage reflects Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line's unique charm

'For Ben Thanh' signage reflects Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line's unique charm

HCMC to have metro line from downtown to coastal district Can Gio

HCMC to have metro line from downtown to coastal district Can Gio

HCMC’s first metro line serves 1.4 million passengers in 11 days

HCMC’s first metro line serves 1.4 million passengers in 11 days

The Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line, the first in Ho Chi Minh City, welcomed 1.4 million passengers within its first 11 days of operation, a 332% increase from previous expectations.
January 1, 2025 | 11:59 pm PT
How to ride HCMC’s first metro line

How to ride HCMC’s first metro line

Passengers of HCMC’s first metro line, the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien, will be able to board trains using QR codes, Mastercard cards or their personal IDs from Jan. 2.
December 30, 2024 | 04:44 am PT
HCMC's first metro line serves 150,000 passengers on opening day

HCMC's first metro line serves 150,000 passengers on opening day

The Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien, the first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, witnessed a turnout of approximately 150,000 passengers on its first day of operation on Sunday.
December 24, 2024 | 04:00 am PT
I ride 18 km on HCMC's first metro line in just 26 minutes

I ride 18 km on HCMC's first metro line in just 26 minutes

I took the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line to work on Monday, one day after it was launched, and the 18-km journey that used to take me at least 40 minutes was a smooth 26-minute ride.
December 23, 2024 | 03:27 pm PT
HCMC's largest elevated metro station gears up for grand opening day

HCMC's largest elevated metro station gears up for grand opening day

Tan Cang Station, the largest with unique architecture among 11 elevated stations of Ho Chi Minh City's first metro line, has been completed and is awaiting commercial operation this weekend.
December 18, 2024 | 09:54 pm PT
HCMC’s first metro races toward launch with final touches underway

HCMC’s first metro races toward launch with final touches underway

With one month to its debut as the first ever metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line is bustling with final preparations, with workers finalizing roads, parking lots, and green spaces.
November 24, 2024 | 08:20 pm PT
HCMC's first metro line to open on Dec 22

HCMC's first metro line to open on Dec 22

The Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line is expected to enter operation on Dec. 22 as the first in Ho Chi Minh City, with ticket prices starting from VND6,000 (24 U.S. cents) per ride.
November 21, 2024 | 09:10 pm PT
Constant struggles with traffic jams and flooding make me doubt the value of Saigon life

Constant struggles with traffic jams and flooding make me doubt the value of Saigon life

As Ho Chi Minh City entered the rainy season, I've been facing a daily ordeal of heavy rain, traffic jams, and flooding.
May 24, 2024 | 11:00 pm PT
HCMC's metro latest plan: 7 trains to enter operation in July

HCMC's metro latest plan: 7 trains to enter operation in July

The company that will operate HCMC’s metro line No.1 said in its newest plan that seven out of 17 trains on the line will enter service this July instead of waiting until the fourth quarter.
April 1, 2024 | 12:37 am PT
HCMC entrance congested as construction of metro line footbridge goes wrong

HCMC entrance congested as construction of metro line footbridge goes wrong

Traffic on a street at the eastern entrance to HCMC was heavily congested on Monday due to issues with the construction of a footbridge for the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line.
January 22, 2024 | 03:55 am PT
First HCMC metro line rescue drill gets 500 to safety in simulation

First HCMC metro line rescue drill gets 500 to safety in simulation

Over 5,000 people and 200 vehicles participated in the first firefighting and rescue drill for a HCMC metro line on Saturday.
December 23, 2023 | 08:00 pm PT
Japan signs another $288M loan for HCMC metro line

Japan signs another $288M loan for HCMC metro line

Vietnam and Japan signed the fourth loan agreement for Ho Chi Minh City's metro line No.1 project, worth more than JPY41 billion (US$288.48 million), on Saturday.
December 16, 2023 | 05:43 am PT
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