On the morning of December 5, 2025, during the announcement of the results of Plan 428, Hanoi Metro officially launched a biometric identification and cashless payment solution for metro passengers. Specifically, all passengers on Line 2A Cat Linh – Ha Dong will pass through automated ticket gates equipped with electronic identification, biometric recognition, and cashless payment technology.
VietinBank – Connecting Finance & Mobility
VietinBank has partnered with Hanoi Metro to integrate a cashless payment system, allowing passengers to swipe their bank cards to pass through the gates.
This innovation eliminates the need for passengers to carry cash, paper tickets, or separate magnetic cards. Simply swiping a VietinBank Visa card grants immediate access to the metro. This solution is particularly beneficial for daily commuters, students, and seniors.
Benefits for Passengers & the Community
Fast – Efficient – Secure: Swipe card — pass gate — board train. No queues, no manual ticket checks.
Pioneering Tech Experience: VietinBank empowers citizens to embrace modern payment methods, aligning with Vietnam’s national digital transformation agenda.
Eco-Friendly & Urban-Friendly: Reduces paper/plastic ticket waste, eases station congestion, and contributes to sustainable green transportation.
Currently, VietinBank is running the “One Tap – Ride Everywhere” program, offering free trips for customers using VietinBank Visa cards for payment. For program details, click here.
Portrait of Eximbank’s New Chairman
Ms. Pham Thi Huyen Trang has been appointed as the new Chairwoman of the Board of Directors (BOD) of Eximbank for the 2025-2030 term, earning the trust of the bank’s Board of Directors. She succeeds Mr. Nguyen Canh Anh, who stepped down from the position due to personal reasons.
Exciting News for Metro Cat Linh – Ha Dong Commuters
Visa has partnered with key stakeholders to introduce a seamless “one-tap” payment experience on Metro Line 2A (Cát Linh – Hà Đông).
Revolutionary Changes for All Passengers on the Cát Linh – Hà Đông Metro Line Starting Today
Experience the future of public transportation in Vietnam with the nation’s first-ever system powered by digital identity, biometric authentication, and cashless payment technology.
Mastering Railway Technology: Lessons for Vietnam from China and South Korea
The remarkable transformation of South Korea’s railways and China’s self-sustaining operation and maintenance model offers invaluable insights for Vietnam as it embarks on developing a modern, sustainable metro system.
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Residents should take note as the process of transferring land ownership certificates is now available online.
