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.
In his opening remarks at the regular Government meeting on July 4, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung requested that the tasks for the last six months be identified so as to secure double-digit growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability.
Speaking at the event which took place on July 4, Party General Secretary, State President To Lam urged the Government and local authorities to immediately remove obstacles to policy implementation.
Mr. Anuj Tandon, Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures overseeing emerging markets including Vietnam, India, Türkiye, and the Middle East, spoke with Bao Binh about the fund’s investment strategy in Vietnam’s startup ecosystem and why the biggest challenge facing local startups is not technology.
According to the World Bank's annual country classification released on July 1, Vietnam's GNI per capita increased from $4,490 in 2024 to $4,970 in 2025, lifting the country from the lower-middle-income to the upper-middle-income category.