HCM City calls for investment in metro projects
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is seeking financial backing for nine major projects, mainly metro projects, and four key industries to lay the foundations for socio-economic development in the future, said Le Thanh Liem, vice chairman of the municipal People’s Committee.
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Metro projects requiring investment include Metro Line 3a from Ben Thanh to Tan Kien Station stretching 19.8km with a total investment of US$2,979 million, Metro Line 3b from Cong Hoa intersection to Hiep Binh Phuc (12km) with an estimated investment of US$1,863 million, Metro Line 4 from Thanh Xuan to Hiep Phuoc Urban Area (36km) with investment of US$3,484 million, Metro Line 4b from Gia Dinh Park to Lang Cha Ca (5.2km) US$1,035 million, Metro Line 5 (second phase) from Ba Hien intersection to Can Giuoc Moi Station (14.56km) US$2,466 million, and Metro Line 3 from Phan Van Tri intersection to Tan Chanh Hiep Station (16.5km) US$363 million.
The city is also encouraging businesses to invest in a hi-tech agricultural park on an area of 18.3ha with a cost of US$5.4 million situated in Phuoc Vinh An village, Cu Chi district, the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex on 180ha in District 2 looking for an investment of US$950 million, and a hotel at Thu Thiem New Urban Area in District 2 on 6.8ha seeking US$123.6 million.
