Vietnam’s colonial-era rail tracks wrestle with demand, prompting a brand new $8bn railway challenge. Backed by China, it’s going to join Haiphong to Lao Cai, boosting commerce and tourism. The railway goals to enhance the pace and predictability of China-Vietnam commerce and very important for Vietnam’s manufacturing. Whereas Laos faces debt from comparable tasks, Vietnam hopes the brand new route will ease home transport points. Locals anticipate a extra handy journey expertise. The challenge is a part of China’s Belt and Highway initiative, providing infrastructure funding regardless of Vietnam’s balancing act with the US.
Al Jazeera’s Behdad Mahichi experiences.
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