Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has just sent a document to the Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government Inspectorate and State Audit requesting attention to sending representatives to participate in the Appraisal Team for bidding packages in the preparation phase of the city's urban railway network construction project.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, inviting ministries and sectors to participate is to support investors in organizing contractor selection strictly, publicly and transparently; ensuring investment efficiency, and at the same time selecting contractors with sufficient capacity and experience to implement metro projects in accordance with regulations.
Previously, the Steering Committee for the development of the railway network system in Ho Chi Minh City had agreed on a list of priority projects to focus on investment and completion before 2030, including 6 lines and sections with a total length of about 187 km, with a preliminary total investment of about 17 billion USD, including:
Metro line No. 2, Ben Thanh - Tham Luong section.
Metro line No. 2, Ben Thanh - Thu Thiem section.
Thu Thiem - Long Thanh railway line.
Binh Duong New City - Suoi Tien Metro Line.
Metro line No. 6 (section from Tan Son Nhat International Airport - Phu Huu).
Ben Thanh - Can Gio Metro line.
Regarding the implementation progress, some projects have begun to be launched. Among them, Metro Line No. 2, Ben Thanh - Tham Luong section, was started on January 15, 2026. The Ben Thanh - Can Gio Metro line also held a groundbreaking ceremony from December 9, 2025.
For the remaining projects, the city strives to start construction in 2026, prioritizing routes connecting with Long Thanh International Airport.
Specifically, Metro Line No. 2, Ben Thanh - Thu Thiem section is expected to start construction in April 2026, while the Thu Thiem - Long Thanh line is expected to start construction in June 2026.
Many businesses also expressed interest in participating in railway development in Ho Chi Minh City in the form of public-private partnerships (PPP) or direct investment.
Becamex Corporation is researching the Chon Thanh - Bau Bang - Cai Mep railway line, belonging to the Ho Chi Minh City - Loc Ninh and Bien Hoa - Vung Tau railway lines.
Sovico Group was allowed by Ho Chi Minh City to survey Metro Line No. 4 (Dong Thanh - Hiep Phuoc section) with equity for 12 months.
Masterise Group was also approved to survey and prepare a feasibility study report for Metro Line No. 3 (An Ha - Hiep Binh Phuoc section) using its own capital for 12 months.
