Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Mr. Henri Poupart-Laffarge, CEO of Alstom Group – Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
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Mr. Henri Poupart-Laffarge, CEO of Alstom Group, shared that Alstom (1928) is a global leader in transportation solutions, with a revenue of 18.5 billion Euros in the 2024 financial year.
With over 30 years of presence in Vietnam, Alstom has actively contributed to the country’s infrastructure development, including the modernization of railway signaling and telecommunication systems, and the provision of core E&M equipment for Hanoi Metro Line 3 (Nhon-Hanoi Station), which commenced commercial operations in August 2024.
The Group expressed its interest in accelerating the construction of Hanoi Metro Line 3 – Phase 2, Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 2, and additional lines by 2035, with a vision towards 2045. They also showed enthusiasm for participating in the high-speed railway project connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and offered to share high-speed railway technology and collaborate with Vietnamese enterprises to develop the national railway industry.
Welcoming the proposals, Prime Minister Chinh emphasized that collaboration with France is a significant aspect of implementing new railway projects in Vietnam. He requested the Group to work closely with the Ministry of Construction and relevant Vietnamese enterprises and units to materialize the proposed endeavors.
Given Alstom’s experience in implementing the Hanoi urban railway project, the Prime Minister emphasized the need for faster and more efficient cooperation in the future. He also encouraged the Group to transfer technology, provide favorable loans, and train human resources in the railway sector.
– 08:23 12/06/2025
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