Vietnam's National Assembly has approved a $8.7 billion railway project connecting Lao Cai, Hanoi, and Hai Phongโa move set to transform the country's transport network and boost regional trade! ๐
The 380-km railway will slash travel times between key economic hubs, with construction slated to start in 2025 and wrap up by 2033. Think faster cargo deliveries, smoother commutes, and new travel adventures! ๐โจ
Experts say the line will strengthen Vietnam's role in ASEAN trade, especially via Lao Cai's border with the Chinese mainland. \"This isn't just tracks and trainsโit's about unlocking opportunities,\" shared a Hanoi-based economist.
For travelers? Picture breezy rides from Hanoi's street-food scene ๐ to Hai Phong's coastal charms ๐๏ธ. Meanwhile, businesses eye smoother supply chains and investors cheer Vietnam's infrastructure push. ๐
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Vietnam approves Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway project investment
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