hanoi metro trouble back on agenda

Hanoi metro trouble back on agenda

Once expected to be a driving force for Hanoi’s socio-economic development and a solution to traffic jams, the Cat Linh-Hadong metro line has ground to a screeching halt, and prospects remain dim, triggering public indignation over culpability allocation.
hcm city metro ready next year

HCM City metro ready next year

Construction of HCM City’s first metro line from Ben Thanh market in District 1 to Suoi Tien Tourist Park in district 9 is expected to be completed by the end of 2020, leaders of the city People’s Committee said after visiting the construction site on Thursday.
hcmc seeks funds for metro lines

HCMC seeks funds for metro lines

The authorities of HCM City have asked the Government to increase investment in the city’s first two metro lines because of a capital shortage.
pm urges speeding up metro project

PM urges speeding up Metro project

Vietnamese Prime Minister has assigned the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to coordinate with the Ministry of Finance and relevant agencies to direct the People’s Committee of Hanoi to increase funds for the metro line No 2 project, ensuring that they follow regulations.
metro puts local products on display

Metro puts local products on display

Vietnamese products will gain greater access to worldwide markets, particularly in Europe, with the opening of a procurement office this week in Ho Chi Minh City by Metro Group Buying.
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.
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.
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.
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.