Vietnam bets on $65bn high-speed rail between Hanoi and Saigon

· Trade · Vietnam

Vietnam is betting big on a $65 billion high-speed railway linking Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, according to Bloomberg. Construction is set to start in late 2027 and take at least a decade to complete. The line could cut the roughly 35-hour journey to just six hours, transforming travel and freight movement along the country's length. The project is among the largest infrastructure undertakings in Southeast Asia and would require major financing and engineering capacity. Vietnam's economy has been growing quickly, and improved connectivity could boost trade and investment.

Why it matters：One of Southeast Asia's largest infrastructure projects could reshape Vietnam's economy and become a test of the region's ability to finance and build mega-projects.

Key points

  • $65 billion line between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
  • Construction to start in late 2027, taking at least a decade
  • Could cut a roughly 35-hour journey to about six hours

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