High-speed railway to boost inter-regional development

Fresh produce such as seafood and fruit are usually transported by refrigerated vehicles or container trucks to preserve quality. - AFP

VIETNAM (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): Early construction of a high-speed railway between Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City and Can Tho is expected to spur inter-regional development.

Passenger and freight transport in the Mekong Delta currently exists mainly on roads, with only a small portion using waterways and aviation.