Hanoi’s simultaneous launch of five metro lines signals a new approach to the capital’s urban rail development, with lessons learned from past standalone projects.
The project's phase 3 spans approximately 32.6 km, passing through several communes and wards, including Lan Phong, Tra Cau, Duc Pho, Khanh Cuong, and Sa Huynh.
Professor Augustine Ha Ton Vinh, Head of the Executive Education and Corporate Training Program at California Miramar University (CMU) in Vietnam, tells Huyen Thuong about Vietnam’s national aspirations which are seen as a major advantage in the technology race.
The Ministry of Construction stated that transitioning the Quang Ngai – Mang Den section to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model would significantly alleviate pressure on the state budget.
This comes as the city expands its development space toward a coastal urban model, aiming to become a logistics hub and a national maritime economic center.