Vietnam Opens First Metro Line in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam's first metro line has officially opened in Ho Chi Minh City. Authorities hope the metro will ease the city's severe traffic congestion.

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00:00Vietnam's first metro line has opened in Ho Chi Minh City after more than a decade

00:05of delays and setbacks. The metro line was completed after 17 years of planning and 12

00:11years of construction. The project cost over 1.7 billion U.S. dollars, more than double

00:17the initial estimate. The metro aims to ease traffic congestion in the city, offering free

00:23rides for the first month to encourage people to use public transportation. Vietnam plans

00:28to build six more metro lines in the city.