first tracks laid on hcm city metro

First tracks laid on HCM City metro

The first set of rail tracks and sleepers were installed yesterday on the above-ground stretch of HCM City’s first metro line from Bến Thành Market to Suối Tiên Theme Park.
foreign investors flock to metro projects

Foreign investors flock to metro projects

An increasing number of foreign investors are eager to invest in metro projects in Vietnam to cash in on the country's growing public transportation demands.
city seeks investors for metro project

City seeks investors for Metro project

HCM City is seeking US$1.9 billion for the second phase of metro line No 5, which extends from the new Can Giuoc Bus Station in District 8 to the Bay Hien intersection in Tan Binh District.
property prices soar along metro routes

Property prices soar along metro routes

Property prices are skyrocketing along HCM City's proposed metro lines.
bjc shareholders say no to metro vietnam deal

BJC shareholders say ‘no’ to Metro Vietnam deal

Thai retailer Berli Jucker Plc’s (BJC) shareholders yesterday unanimously voted to abort the €655 million deal to buy out Metro Cash&Carry Vietnam, according to Bangkok Post.
government wants more funds for metro rail project

Government wants more funds for metro rail project

The government plans to borrow an additional US$53.2 million from the Official Development Assistance (ODA) fund for the Ha Noi Train Station–Nhon urban metro rail project.
bomb rocks chile metro seven injured

Bomb rocks Chile metro, seven injured

A bomb rocked a Santiago metro station on Monday (Sep 8), injuring seven people in a blast Chile's government called a "terrorist act."
metro hands baton to thailands bjc

Metro hands baton to Thailand’s BJC

Philippe Bacac, chairman and managing director at Metro Cash & Carry Vietnam (MCC VN) explained to VIR why the German giant wholesaler has decided to sell on its 12-year operation in Vietnam to Thai retailer BJC.
siemens keen on vietnams metro opportunities

Siemens keen on Vietnam’s metro opportunities

Germany’s Siemens AG is pursuing major infrastructure projects in Vietnam.
metro ramps up endeavours to better serve customers

Metro ramps up endeavours to better serve customers

Metro Cash & Carry Vietnam, the leader in self-service wholesale in the country, just upgraded Ho Chi Minh City-based Metro An Phu distribution centre, increasing the commercial space to 8,200 square metres to better serve professional customers and support suppliers.
metro s economic development goal

Metro ‘s economic development goal

Metro Cash & Carry Vietnam managing director Philippe Bacac describes how the firm has spent a decade serving professional customers with the finest produce via developing quality supply chains and helping local producers and suppliers reach world-class quality standards.
metro routes to ramp up property values

Metro routes to ramp up property values

Subway and elevated railway systems in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are expected to considerably increase the value of nearby property projects.
metro wholesale center opens in hanoi

Metro wholesale center opens in Hanoi

Metro Cash & Carry on Wednesday put into operation a new wholesale store in Hanoi City’s Ha Dong District, which is the third in Hanoi and the 19th of its chain in Vietnam.
metro project full steam ahead

Metro project full steam ahead

The southern hub’s second metro line is on track. Ho Chi Minh City’s Tham Luong depot in District 12 is the first component in the line, which will be a fundamental route for the city’s metro system.
vietnamese goods promoted in german metro

Vietnamese goods promoted in German Metro

A ceremony to highlight the special week featuring Vietnamese goods was held at Metro supermarket in Berlin on May 31.