PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE METRO LINE CONNECTING THE OLD CITY CENTER AND THE NEW URBAN CENTER: STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIZED BEFORE 2030

Connecting Ho Chi Minh City’s two “growth poles”

The old city center (covering District 1, District 3, and the established core areas) continues to serve as the traditional administrative, financial, and commercial hub. Meanwhile, the new center (oriented toward the eastern area and satellite urban zones) is planned to become a modern, multi-functional development space, closely linked to innovation and high technology.

The formation of a metro line directly connecting these two areas not only addresses the challenge of cross-city mobility but also creates a new urban development axis, helping to redistribute population, investment flows, and economic activities.

Metro – the “backbone” of the strategy for population dispersion and sustainable development

Under the overall planning orientation, the metro is not merely a transportation system, but a tool that guides urban development. Along station areas, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zones will emerge, promoting:

• Increased and well-balanced development density
• Optimized land use efficiency
• Reduced dependence on private vehicles
• Improved urban living quality

Therefore, the metro line connecting the old and new centers is considered a strategic link, helping Ho Chi Minh City move closer to a multi-centered urban model with balanced and sustainable growth.

Priority before 2030: A clear message of infrastructure investment commitment

The directive from the City leadership to prioritize the implementation of the metro line connecting the old and new centers before 2030 clearly demonstrates a strong political determination to remove long-standing infrastructure bottlenecks. This is not merely a technical timeline, but a strategic statement on the city’s development direction in the coming period.

This message also places urgent demands on government agencies to accelerate implementation progress, clarify mechanisms and procedures; strengthens investor confidence both domestic and international regarding the long-term investment environment; and shapes real estate market expectations toward urban development trends tied to public transport infrastructure.

Experience from major global cities shows that wherever metro systems go, urban value is reshaped. For Ho Chi Minh City, this metro line is expected to significantly reduce travel time, strengthen regional connectivity, and foster the formation of new urban areas, commercial complexes, and multi-functional development spaces along the route.

More importantly, it will drive the real estate market toward deeper, more sustainable growth rather than fragmented expansion. Areas within walking distance of metro stations, thanks to their superior connectivity, are projected to become attractive destinations for long-term investment flows and development projects.

In a context where transport infrastructure is becoming a key driver of urban strategy, enterprises with long-term vision will play an important role in accompanying the city in realizing its major development goals. The prioritization of the metro line connecting the old and new centers before 2030 not only opens new growth opportunities but also raises higher requirements for planning quality, project development, and sustainable value creation.

Aligned with infrastructure-led development and modern urbanization trends, Victory Group clearly defines its role in accompanying Ho Chi Minh City’s urban expansion strategy. Beyond developing projects, Victory Group aims to create long-term value assets that are harmonized with master planning and aligned with strategic infrastructure corridors forming the foundation for sustainable future growth.