The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on April 25 held a ceremony to grant Investment Registration Certificates to four major high-tech projects, totaling a record-breaking $1.23 billion in combined foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic capital.
These strategic high-tech projects span several critical sectors, including: hyperscale data centers: the Evolution DC VN HCMC Data Center and the STARMASON Hyperscale Data Center Complex; biomedical technology: the Tam Anh High-Tech Center; and smart electronics: the Techtronic Tools Vietnam Factory.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Ky Phung, Head of the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) Management Board, was quoted by the Government News as speaking at the ceremony that after 23 years of development, SHTP has successfully served as a specialized economic and technical nucleus, making significant contributions to the nation’s urbanization and modernization.
To date, the cumulative production value of high-tech products at the park has exceeded $203.3 billion, with export values reaching over $185.2 billion. SHTP currently provides employment for nearly 54,000 workers.
The record-setting investment results in the first quarter of 2026 serve as a testament to the attractiveness of city’s investment environment for global technology corporations.
Meanwhile, Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc, Chairman of the city People's Committee, noted that in Q1 2026, the city continued to lead the country in attracting foreign direct investment, reaching a total of $2.9 billion.
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