Vietnam parliament approves US$8 billion rail link to China, boosting links between 2 communist-ruled countries

[HKFP] - 02/19/2025

By Alice Philipson and Lam Nguyen Vietnam‘s parliament approved plans on Wednesday for an US$8 billion rail link from its largest northern port city to the border with China, boosting links between the two communist-ruled countries and making trade easier. The new rail line will run through some (…)



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