VOV.VN - The first International Exhibition and Summit on Modern Railway Technology and Infrastructure Supply Chain in Vietnam (VRT&CON’2025) will be held at Vietnam Exposition Centre, Hanoi, from November 12-15.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 29 chaired a meeting of the Government’s standing members to review the first session of the Vietnam – China Joint Committee on Railway Cooperation and the progress of key agreements, including the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway project.

Vietnam is stepping up plans to develop a new generation of highly skilled railway workers, as the country prepares for an unprecedented expansion of its rail network, including the long-awaited North–South high-speed line.

Vietnam, amid global uncertainty, is determined to boost growth through institutional reform and major investment in infrastructure. These are considered the two core pillars to achieving over 8% growth by 2025 and sustainable development beyond.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Construction of Vietnam and the Ministry of Commerce of China have recently signed a document to implement a technical assistance project for preparing a feasibility study report of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong standard-gauge railway line.

Deo Ca Group is full steam ahead with a plan to connect the two central localities Da Nang and Hoi An through a new urban railway system, aiming to deliver faster, greener travel by 2030.

Vietnam Railways will begin selling 330,000 train tickets from September 20 for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, the company has announced.

The “Hanoi Five City Gates” Train (The Hanoi Train) officially began operation on September 6, offering visitors a new way to explore the capital’s landmarks and travel to Tu Son in the neighbouring province of Bac Ninh.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, while attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, met with Jin Liqun, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), on August 31, discussing the bank’s financial support for key infrastructure projects in Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministry of Science and Technology to work with the Ministry of Construction and relevant agencies to swiftly finalise Vietnamese standards and regulations for high-speed railways by referencing and adopting international standards.