Vietnam's High-Speed Railway: $67B Express to 2035

Vietnam has greenlit a jaw-dropping $67 billion high-speed rail linking Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City over 1,541 km. Trains will zoom at 350 km/h, slashing travel from 30 to five hours. Construction kicks off in 2027 with a grand opening slated for 2035, featuring 23 passenger and five freight stations. Emphasizing domestic funding and tech mastery, Vietnam aims to dodge hefty foreign loans—though Japan, China, and South Korea are eyeing a seat on board. All aboard for a speedy infrastructure leap!