The company inaugurated its office on Monday to serve as a coordination hub for consultancy, design, and urban rail construction activities in the city.

HCMC is speeding up expansion of its metro network, and targets having around 200 kilometers of lines by 2030, up from the current 20 km.

The opening ceremony was attended by Ho Chi Minh City vice chairman Bui Xuan Cuong, Guangzhou vice mayor Lai Zhihong, and Chinese consul general in HCMC Tang Li.

Authorities of Ho Chi Minh City and Guangzhou City along with representatives from Guangzhou Metro at the event to open the company's office in HCMC, June 1, 2026. Photo by VnExpress/Ha Giang

The company, owned by Guangzhou city in Guangdong Province, has more than 30 years of experience in urban rail development.