People in Hanoi to enjoy free bus, metro rides during upcoming holidays
Vietnam News 12:44 24/04/2026Hanoi will offer free bus and metro rides to residents and tourists during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day break and the Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday.
Da Nang’s $10bn metro project expected to break ground early next year
Economy 15:42 21/04/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam plans to begin the construction of its first urban railway, linking Da Nang International Airport with Hoi An, Tam Ky, and Chu Lai Airport, in February 2027 with a total investment of VND265.972 trillion ($10.1 billion).
Vietnam PM suggests stronger rail, metro cooperation with Russia
Vietnam News 18:06 26/03/2026Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday called for deeper cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in railway freight transport and urban metro development during talks with Russian Railways (RZD) CEO Oleg Belozyorov in Moscow.
Hanoi Metro reports 5.7 million smart ticket users after rollout
Travel 21:02 21/03/2026Hanoi Metro said more than 5.7 million passenger trips have used its smart ticketing system after eight months of deployment across two urban rail lines.
Sovico Group pledges to break ground on Ho Chi Minh City metro line No. 4 in early 2027
Ho Chi Minh City 19:11 18/03/2026Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of air carrier Vietjet Air, has been committed to completing a feasibility study for metro line No. 4 in Ho Chi Minh City in the second quarter of 2026 and aims to start work on the project in the first quarter of 2027.
Ho Chi Minh City races to break ground for Ben Thanh - Thu Thiem metro link
Ho Chi Minh City 18:23 14/03/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have launched an intensive push to begin work on the Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem section of the second metro line in April.
Hanoi to offer free metro rides during Lunar New Year holiday
Vietnam News 12:58 13/02/2026Passengers can travel free of charge on both the Cat Linh-Ha Dong and Nhon-Hanoi Station metro lines in Hanoi for nine days during the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.
On Ho Chi Minh City’s bid for 187km of metro by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City 16:26 18/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City broke ground on the Ben Thanh - Tham Luong metro line, the city’s second link, on Thursday after years of delay, marking a significant step toward the city’s ambition of completing around 187 kilometers of urban rail by 2030.
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.
