Hanoi proposes Gia Lam Station as rail hub linking Gia Binh and Noi Bai airports
The station is expected to serve as a key interchange linking national railways, high-speed rail and the urban metro network.
HCM City set to approve series of TOD plans in 2027
Ho Chi Minh City is executing transit-oriented development (TOD) master plans tied to Metro Line 1, Metro Line 2, Thu Thiem Station, Binh Khanh Station, and the Ben Thanh – Can Gio rail link, with multiple focal areas slated to secure planning approvals within 2027.
Primary driver for urban development
Stakeholders discuss the opportunities, risks, and policy priorities needed to turn Hanoi’s expanding metro network into the foundation of a more connected, livable, and resilient city.