Vietnam and Japan to Partner on High-Speed Rail Development, Focusing on Capital Mobilization and Investment
Vietnamese President To Lam emphasized the need to develop a high-speed railway network in partnership with Japan. He called for joint development of financial markets, co-designing capital mobilization solutions, and co-investing in competitiveness-enhancing areas to secure substantial investment capital.
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