By 2030, the city strives to meet the sustainable smart city criteria established by the Ministry of Construction and break into the Top 50 of prestigious global smart city rankings.
A recent survey by Vietnam Report shows that the majority of tourists prefer booking services through travel apps like Traveloka and Booking.com, accounting for 78.5%, while 56.9% book through travel company websites. This indicates that digital tourism development is becoming the main trend.
At the Autumn Economic Forum 2025, Vietnam’s young people were recognized as a generation that takes center stage in shaping the country’s green and digital transformation in the AI era.
Under a newly signed Protocol between Vietnam and China, the former's fresh jackfruit will officially enter the latter's markets, marking an important step forward further expanding agricultural trade cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam also proposed promoting joint transboundary projects, prioritizing programs focused on green growth, the circular economy, water conservation, and emission reduction.
Vinh Khanh Food Street in Ho Chi Minh City has been honored by Time Out, a leading travel magazine in the UK, in its ranking of "The coolest streets in the world in 2025."