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The true value of Transit-Oriented Development lies not in building adjacent to rail lines but in creating vibrant urban areas where mobility, housing, retail, and public spaces reinforce one another.

The launch of five new metro lines marks the beginning of Hanoi’s Transit-Oriented Development strategy, creating new opportunities for the capital’s real estate market.

Hanoi’s ambitious metro line expansion will require far more than fiscal capacity and new financing tools to deliver on its promise.

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.

An overview of Vietnam's economy in June and the first six months of 2026.

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.