Vietnam just dropped its most ambitious infrastructure project yet: a 1,500-km bullet train connecting Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City! With a jaw-dropping $67 billion price tag, this rail line promises to slash travel time from 30 hours to just 5 – turning cross-country trips into Netflix-and-chill marathons.
The National Assembly approved the plan Saturday, calling it a 'strategic backbone' for economic growth. The train will zip through 20 provinces, serving 23 passenger stations and 5 cargo hubs. Talk about a multitasker!
But here's the catch: Vietnam's track record (pun intended) with big projects hasn't been smooth. Construction won't start until 2027, with the first trains rolling out by 2035 if all goes well. Will this become Asia's next Shinkansen sensation or another delayed dream? Only time will tell!
With a jaw-dropping $67 billion price tag, this rail line promises to slash travel time from 30 hours to just 5 – turning cross-country trips into Netflix-and-chill marathons. 
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