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Ho Chi Minh City pushes to finish metro routes linking Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City pushes to finish metro routes linking Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports by 2030

As Long Thanh International Airport is set to open in 2026, Ho Chi Minh City has proposed an integrated metro network that would form a seamless transit corridor linking the new hub with its Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City greenlights $3.9B Can Gio metro line backed by Vingroup

Ho Chi Minh City greenlights $3.9B Can Gio metro line backed by Vingroup

Ho Chi Minh City to train 500 specialists to run its future 7-line metro network

Ho Chi Minh City to train 500 specialists to run its future 7-line metro network

Ben Thanh–Can Gio metro project unveiled, spanning 53 km across HCMC

Ben Thanh–Can Gio metro project unveiled, spanning 53 km across HCMC

The Ben Thanh–Can Gio metro will run 53 km from Ben Thanh underground station through HCMC's downtown area and Nha Be, cross the Soai Rap River into Can Gio, and link to the city’s existing and planned urban rail network.
December 1, 2025 | 01:21 am PT
Ho Chi Minh City metro to launch smart card system from July 1

Ho Chi Minh City metro to launch smart card system from July 1

Beginning July 1, passengers on Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 connecting Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien will be able to use smart IC cards for automated fare payment at all stations along the route.
June 26, 2025 | 06:02 pm PT
Vietjet's founding shareholder proposes investment in HCMC's 4th metro line

Vietjet's founding shareholder proposes investment in HCMC's 4th metro line

Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of budget airline Vietjet Air, has put forward a proposal to invest in Ho Chi Minh City's metro line No. 4, a 47-km route linking Hoc Mon District to Nha Be District on the city's outskirts.
June 8, 2025 | 07:38 pm PT
Major corporations eye HCMC's metro line projects

Major corporations eye HCMC's metro line projects

A series of major corporation have proposed to build urban railway lines in Ho Chi Minh City, helping the city complete a metro network of more than 500km in the next two decades.
June 6, 2025 | 03:22 pm PT
Vietnam billionaire's Vingroup proposes $4B metro line for Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam billionaire's Vingroup proposes $4B metro line for Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, owned by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, has proposed to build a $4 billion metro line linking District 7 with Can Gio District in Ho Chi Minh City, boosting the city's transportation infrastructure.
March 20, 2025 | 01:56 am PT
Binh Duong to launch 32-km metro line linked to Ho Chi Minh City

Binh Duong to launch 32-km metro line linked to Ho Chi Minh City

Binh Duong authorities have approved a pre-feasibility study for the province's first metro project, which will connect to Ho Chi Minh City's metro line Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien.
March 19, 2025 | 11:59 pm PT
HCMC to have metro line from downtown to coastal district Can Gio

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

A metro line stretching nearly 49 km connecting District 7 to the Can Gio seaside urban area has been added to Ho Chi Minh City's development plan.
January 5, 2025 | 07:53 pm PT
HCMC will not collect fee from cars entering downtown for next decade

HCMC will not collect fee from cars entering downtown for next decade

HCMC will consider collecting fees from cars entering downtown areas around 2035, after seven metro lines have begun operation.
December 28, 2024 | 05:00 am PT
HCMC targets 355 km metro expansion in next decade

HCMC targets 355 km metro expansion in next decade

With its inaugural metro line launching next week, Ho Chi Minh City now aims to build 355 km of metro by 2035, enhancing public transport to meet 40-50% of residents' commuting needs.
December 10, 2024 | 10:16 pm PT
HCMC seeks to retain surplus revenues to fund metro rail network

HCMC seeks to retain surplus revenues to fund metro rail network

HCMC wants to retain the entire amount of money it could have in excess of its budget revenue targets in 2026-30 to fund its metro rail network.
October 14, 2024 | 11:00 pm PT
HCMC chairman calls on citizens to purchase bonds for metro funding

HCMC chairman calls on citizens to purchase bonds for metro funding

Ho Chi Minh City chairman Phan Van Mai has urged residents to buy bonds to help finance the city's US$36 billion urban metro network, aimed at building 183 kilometers of rail by 2035.
October 3, 2024 | 04:48 pm PT
Hanoi, HCMC aim to complete 580-km metro networks by 2035

Hanoi, HCMC aim to complete 580-km metro networks by 2035

Hanoi and HCMC are expected to complete 580 km of metro lines by 2035, according to the Ministry of Transport.
September 25, 2024 | 12:56 am PT
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