Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 25 chaired CEO 500 – TEA CONNECT, a program linking Vietnamese and Ho Chi Minh City leaders with executives from major domestic and international enterprises.
The event was held as part of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025 hosted by Ho Chi Minh City to discuss pathways for the southern city to establish itself as an international megacity in the near future.
The gathering brought together more than 500 leaders of local and foreign businesses, who were briefed on HCM City’s 2026–2030 development strategy, with a vision toward 2045, along with key investment projects. Participants also exchanged ideas and cooperation initiatives to help the city advance its transformation into an international megacity in the digital era.
In his address, PM Chinh praised the practical, responsible, and enthusiastic contributions from international partners and domestic and foreign enterprises. He called for their continued cooperation and support for the development of both HCM City and Vietnam as a whole.
According to Mr. Tran Luu Quang, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee, HCM City—home to over 14 million people and contributing nearly 25% of Vietnam’s GDP—continues to affirm its role as the country’s economic engine and a leading hub for trade, finance, industry, education, healthcare, and international commerce. The city plays its role as a pioneering contributor to the national development.
HCM City is currently restructuring its development space and shaping a new strategic vision based on five integrated and interconnected strategic development pillars, including high-tech industry and innovation, where digital technology, AI, semiconductors, and big data are pervasive drivers; logistics and free trade linked to seaports, airports, and free trade zones; the development of an international financial center; tourism and cultural industries, creating added value from culture, creativity, art, entertainment, and international events; and education, healthcare, and science and technology aimed at regional and international standards.
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