Vietnam Today

In his opening remarks, General Secretary and President To Lam called for stronger mechanisms to attract and utilize talent from the private sector, overseas Vietnamese communities and international sources; and create opportunities for young, female and ethnic minority officials and those with scientific and technological expertise.

Spanning a total length of 1,541 km, connecting Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City across 15 localities, the project is set to be implemented in the 2025-2035 period, with a preliminary total investment is estimated at $65.3 billion.