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.
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."
At the Autumn Economic Forum 2025 opened in Ho Chi Minh on November 26, a UN representative outlined key investment directions that Vietnam should focus on to maintain rapid and sustainable growth in the next decade.
Rare earth elements are considered the backbone of modern technology, essential for components ranging from electric vehicle motors and wind turbines to smartphones and precision guidance systems.