Hanoi, April 24 -- Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Construction, along with other ministries and agencies, must accelerate ongoing tasks while proposing ways to meet the political imperative of launching the North-South high-speed railway with optimal efficiency, said Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc.

Chairing a working session with several ministries, agencies and authorities from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Hanoi on April 22, Tuc underscored railway projects' significance, saying that they will deliver substantial contributions to Vietnam's long-term double-digit growth targets and unlock numerous development opportunities.

He asked ministries, agencies, and localities to closely follow resolutions, conclusions, and direct...