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Automaker Thaco to cover 20% of high-speed railroad $61B cost: chairman

Automaker Thaco to cover 20% of high-speed railroad $61B cost: chairman

Automaker Truong Hai Group Corp. (Thaco) will use its own money, including from selling stakes in subsidiaries, to part-fund the VND1.5-quadrillion (US$61 billion) North-South high-speed railroad, its chairman Tran Ba Duong said.
Automaker Thaco offers to build $61B transnational high-speed rail

Automaker Thaco offers to build $61B transnational high-speed rail

What does VinSpeed, founded by Vietnam's richest man, propose for $61B high-speed rail project?

What does VinSpeed, founded by Vietnam's richest man, propose for $61B high-speed rail project?

Vietnam seeks ministry feedback on Pham Nhat Vuong company's $61B high-speed rail proposal

Vietnam seeks ministry feedback on Pham Nhat Vuong company's $61B high-speed rail proposal

Vietnam’s government is reviewing a proposal by VinSpeed to invest in a $61 billion North-South high-speed railway, a project that could transform the country's transportation landscape.
May 15, 2025 | 03:56 pm PT
VinSpeed, founded by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, proposes $61B high-speed rail project

VinSpeed, founded by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, proposes $61B high-speed rail project

VinSpeed, founded by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, has proposed developing the North–South high-speed railway, estimated to cost VND1.56 quadrillion (US$61 billion).
May 14, 2025 | 09:04 pm PT
Chinese firm wants to build Vietnam high-speed rails

Chinese firm wants to build Vietnam high-speed rails

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has expressed interest in building high-speed rails in Vietnam, including cross-border projects to boost bilateral trade.
May 14, 2025 | 07:24 pm PT
Which country has built the world's largest high-speed railway network?

Which country has built the world's largest high-speed railway network?

With thousands of kilometers of track laid, one country now dominates the global high-speed rail landscape, outpacing the rest of the world by a staggering margin.
May 7, 2025 | 02:55 pm PT
Which Southeast Asian country has the first high-speed railway system?

Which Southeast Asian country has the first high-speed railway system?

The first high-speed railway line in Southeast Asia reduced travel time from nearly 3 hours to just 45 minutes.
April 30, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Vietnam to begin construction of $67B high-speed railway in December 2026

Vietnam to begin construction of $67B high-speed railway in December 2026

Vietnam is set to begin construction of a US$67billion north-south high-speed railway by December 2026, aiming to revolutionize national transportation and boost economic growth.
April 24, 2025 | 07:21 pm PT
Vietnam eyes to begin high-speed rail construction in 2026

Vietnam eyes to begin high-speed rail construction in 2026

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Ministry of Construction to expedite procedures to commence construction of the North-South high-speed railway project by the end of next year.
April 6, 2025 | 03:22 am PT
World's fastest high-speed train undergoes extensive testing in China

World's fastest high-speed train undergoes extensive testing in China

China's CR450, touted as the world's fastest high-speed train, is currently undergoing rigorous testing and evaluation, setting the stage for its groundbreaking commercial debut.
February 24, 2025 | 08:42 pm PT
Government prioritizes high-speed rail projects for public funding

Government prioritizes high-speed rail projects for public funding

The government will prioritize public investment in urban and high-speed rail over the next five years to improve inter-regional connectivity and foster economic development.
February 7, 2025 | 07:11 pm PT
Vietnam targets north-south high-speed rail completion in 10 years: PM Chinh

Vietnam targets north-south high-speed rail completion in 10 years: PM Chinh

The government plans to complete the north-south high-speed rail within 10 years as it prioritizes breakthroughs in infrastructure development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.
January 21, 2025 | 08:09 pm PT
Vietnam's National Assembly approves investment policy for $67B high-speed railway

Vietnam's National Assembly approves investment policy for $67B high-speed railway

The 15th National Assembly on Saturday passed a resolution on the investment policy for the North-South high-speed railway project with 443 out of 454 deputies voting in favor.
November 30, 2024 | 08:13 am PT
Vietnam high-speed railroad to cost $500M annually to operate

Vietnam high-speed railroad to cost $500M annually to operate

Vietnam's north-south high-speed rail is expected to cost US$500 million a year to operate in the initial time, with the government footing a substantial part of the bill.
November 25, 2024 | 07:54 pm PT
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