Vietnam to build US$67 billion high-speed railway
越南拟投资670亿美元建设高铁
Vietnam said on Saturday that it will build a US$67 billion high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, in a much-needed boost to infrastructure that is expected to drive growth and enhance its reputation among foreign investors.
越南周六表示，将耗资 670 亿美元修建一条从河内到胡志明市的高速铁路，这是急需的基础设施建设，预计将推动经济增长并提高越南在外国投资者中的声誉。
The railway, which will stretch more than 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) from the capital in the north to the country’s business hub in the south, will reduce the current journey time by rail from 30 hours to around five.
这条铁路将从北部首都延伸至南部商业中心，全长超过 1,500 公里（930 英里），将把目前的铁路旅行时间从 30 小时缩短至 5 小时左右。
