Ho Chi Minh City proposes starting construction of the Thu Dau Mot - city center metro line this year, with completion in 2030, five years ahead of the initial plan.
The city proposes building 14 of the total 18 stations on the Thu Thiem - Long Thanh railway line in the initial phase, aiming to optimize costs and match operational needs.
Guangzhou Metro, a leading Chinese urban rail transit group, has opened an office in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming for long-term cooperation in metro system development.