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China assists Vietnam in training first high-speed rail workforce
Over 200 Vietnamese workers and technicians begin high-speed rail training through a joint program with Chinese railway institutes.
Private alliance proposes $100B for Vietnam high-speed rail with free rides
A Vietnam-US investment group has offered to fund a $100 billion railway without state aid, including six months of free rides.
Vietnam-China railway service heralds new chapter in bilateral relations
China’s state-run website china.com.cn has recently published an article on the Vietnam – China international train’s resumption after five years, calling it a golden bridge of friendship and development.
Private firms urged to fast-track documents for North-South railway construction
In their proposals, VinSpeed plans to implement the North-South high-speed railway project in five years while Thaco, seven years.
Vietnam sets up steering committee for national railway projects
The Minister of Construction has officially signed Decision No. 718/QD-BXD to establish a steering committee tasked with implementing national railway projects under the Ministry of Construction.
Technology and talent key to Vietnam’s high-speed rail success
Mastering technology and building expert networks are crucial for Vietnam’s North-South HSR project.
Vietnam’s high-speed railway projects could spark industrial revival
Clear policies and strategic planning could help local enterprises play a leading role in railway development.
Modern technology to be integrated into North–South high-speed railway project
Drawing from its international experience, 3M proposed collaboration with the MoC to integrate high-standard materials, technologies, and international safety criteria from the project planning to implementation and quality supervision stages.
Vietnam, France sign MoU to strengthen railway cooperation
Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Danh Huy proposed that the EU and France support the Ministry of Construction in implementing energy transition initiatives in transport, greenhouse gas mitigation, and climate change response.
Vietnam eyes public-private models for railway growth
The amended Railway Law introduces BT, BOT, and leasing models to spur investment and public-private partnerships in infrastructure.
Vietnam welcomes first rail passengers from China after pandemic hiatus
The first passengers from China have arrived in Vietnam by train after a five-year suspension of the Vietnam-China international rail service due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Direct Hanoi-Beijing train to begin service on May 27
Starting May 27, the railway sectors of Vietnam and China will officially launch a direct international passenger train between Gia Lam Station in Hanoi and Beijing West Station in China, operating in both directions.
Vietnam to resume cross-border trains with China
The Vietnam Railways Corporation is scheduled to resume international passenger train service between Vietnam and China on May 25, with trains operating between Gia Lam Station and Nanning, China.
