HCMC – Vietnam has asked a Chinese railway contractor to commit to transferring technology in planned high-speed and cross-border rail projects.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on August 14 met with Wang Bo, general manager of China Railway No.6 Engineering Group Company, to discuss Vietnam–China railway links and the North–South high-speed rail line, reported the Vietnam News Agency.
Ha stressed the strategic significance of connecting the two nations’ railway systems. Key routes such as Lao Cai–Hanoi–Haiphong, Hanoi–Lang Son, and Hanoi–Mong Cai would strengthen logistics, spur socio-economic development in border provinces, and help Vietnam access modern railway technology.
He said Chinese enterprises involved in these projects should commit to transferring technology and enabling Vietnamese companies to master operations, maintenance, and management. Such commitments should be formalized through economic contracts and legal agreements, including workforce training.
Regarding the North–South high-speed railway, Ha described it as a large-scale, modern technology project open to various participation models, including public investment, public–private partnerships, or private funding. He emphasized that foreign involvement must be tied to technology transfer and collaboration with capable, experienced, and reputable Vietnamese investors. Ha also called on China Railway No.6 Engineering Group Company to learn from its experience in Vietnam’s urban railway projects to ensure better execution in future works.
Bo highlighted his company’s expertise in railway construction and noted it had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with a Vietnamese partner. The firm has been training technical staff, conducting field surveys, and inspecting manufacturing facilities for the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Haiphong rail project.
He added that the company plans to leverage its technological strengths and combine them with local knowledge to select suitable bids, ensuring efficiency and safety for the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Haiphong line. This approach, Bo said, could pave the way for the company’s involvement in other railway infrastructure projects in Vietnam.
