China’s Pacific Construction Group proposes investment in metro, coastal road projects in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:55 11/01/2026China’s Pacific Construction Group (PCG), ranked among the world’s top 500 companies, has proposed investing in Ho Chi Minh City’s infrastructure, including metro line Nos. 2 and 6 and a coastal road project, according to local authorities.
Ho Chi Minh City gets boost in public transport
Ho Chi Minh City 15:34 06/01/2026Nearly 19 million passenger trips were recorded on the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line, the first of its kind in Ho Chi Minh City, in its first year of operation, a figure that brought both excitement and renewed confidence to public transport in the city.
Ho Chi Minh City residents welcome New Year with metro rides, cycling in new lane
Ho Chi Minh City 14:08 02/01/2026During New Year’s Eve and the first day of 2026, passenger numbers on metro line No. 1, which links Ben Thanh Market with Suoi Tien Coach Station, rose sharply; while many residents were excitedly riding the newly inaugurated dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard.
Free metro, bus rides ring in 2026 as Ho Chi Minh City residents flock to public transport
Ho Chi Minh City 10:04 02/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City offered free rides on all public transport services, including the metro and buses, on January 1 (Thursday), to mark the New Year, drawing large crowds and creating a lively atmosphere across the city.
Police arrest suspect after man stabs 3 women in Paris metro
World 09:49 27/12/2025French police on Friday arrested a man suspected of stabbing three women in the Paris metro as the capital's end-of-year festivities were in full swing, prosecutors told AFP.
A look back at 1-year operation: How first metro line became part of Ho Chi Minh City life
Ho Chi Minh City 09:40 23/12/2025After one year of operation, the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line, the first of its kind in Ho Chi Minh City, has gradually woven itself into the daily life of the southern metropolis.
Ho Chi Minh City to offer free metro rides on New Year’s Day 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 10:31 20/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City residents and visitors will be able to ride the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line free of charge on New Year’s Day 2026, January 1, as part of a special program to welcome the new year.
Hanoi to break ground on 7 mega projects worth over $79bn tomorrow
Economy 17:19 18/12/2025Hanoi is set to simultaneously start work on seven major infrastructure and urban development projects with a combined investment exceeding VND2 quadrillion (US$79 billion) on Friday.
How Japan’s railway innovation went global - The shared future of Asia and Japan
World 13:33 11/12/2025A four-legged, dog-like robot moves nimbly around and inside railcars on the production line. Equipped with high-sensitivity sensors, this “digital watchdog” inspects railcar surfaces for irregularities and defects, taking over duties previously performed by human workers. The scene unfolds at Hitachi Rail’s railcar manufacturing facility in Maryland, on the East Coast of the United States, which began full-scale operations on September 8.
Hanoi introduces automated fare collection system on Cat Linh – Ha Dong line
Vietnam News 09:21 06/12/2025Hanoi Metro has launched an automated fare collection system on the Cat Linh – Ha Dong metro line, using electronic identification, biometric recognition, and cashless payments, the company said on Friday.
Metro, road projects boost connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thanh airport
Ho Chi Minh City 14:54 05/12/2025As Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai Province prepares to welcome its first flight on December 19, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating a series of metro, road, and railway projects to ensure smooth travel between the two localities.
Ho Chi Minh City’s 2nd metro line to break ground in early 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 13:21 13/11/2025The Ho Chi Minh City administration has announced that the city’s metro line No. 2, which runs from Ben Thanh Station in the city center to Tham Luong Station in the northwest, will officially get off the ground on January 15 next year, with construction set to start the following day.
