Hanoi Breaks Ground on Five New Metro Lines to Expand Urban Transit
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, commenced construction on five new urban metro lines on June 22, 2026. This initiative is part of the city's extensive urban transit plan aiming to build a network of 18 lines totaling 979 kilometers by 2030.
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