People are seen under the lotus-shaped skylight at Ben Thanh metro station in Ho Chi Minh City on December 22, 2024. Thousands of selfie-taking Ho Chi Minh City residents crammed into train carriages, as the traffic-clogged business hub celebrated the opening of its first-ever metro line after years of delays. AFP

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