November 01, 2025 | 15:00

HCM City calls for investment in 20 key projects

Hồng Minh

The projects cover many sectors including finance, data, renewable energy, logistics, smart cities, and high technology.

Ho Chi Minh City is inviting investors to make investment in 20 major projects across key sectors including finance, data, renewable energy, logistics, smart cities, and high technology, according to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Toan, Deputy Director of the city’s Department of Finance.

Speaking at a meeting between municipal authorities and the foreign direct investment (FDI) business community operating in the southern city, held on October 30 under the chair of Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc, Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, Mr. Toan said these projects are expected to create sustainable growth momentum and support the city’s goal of becoming a regional hub for finance, technology, and innovation.

The event gathered more than 400 delegates, including leaders from municipal departments and agencies, business associations, international investment promotion organizations, and FDI enterprises currently operating in the city.

As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, Ho Chi Minh City hosted over 19,800 active FDI projects with total registered capital exceeding $141 billion.

In the first 9 months of this year, the southern city attacted newly and additionally registered FDI capital worth of nearly $7.13 billion, an increase of 37.43% year-on-year. 

Looking ahead, the city aims for annual GRDP growth of 10–11% during the 2025–2030 period, with the digital economy contributing 30–40% of total GRDP. By 2030, per capita GRDP is expected to reach $14,000–15,000.

At the conference, many foreign-invested enterprises reaffirmed their confidence in Ho Chi Minh City’s position as a strategic investment destination in the region, citing its transparent, dynamic business environment and clear long-term development vision. They expressed strong interest in expanding their participation in four priority areas — green transformation and sustainable development; digital technology, innovation, and financial services; knowledge infrastructure; and urban and environmental technology.

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