Outstanding credit in HCM City and Dong Nai reach $237bln in 4M
The two key economic hubs accounting for 31.1% of Vietnam’s total outstanding credit.
Techmart 2026 opens in HCM City
Featured sectors including green energy, environmental treatment, ESG monitoring and management, and sustainable materials technology.
Route alignment and infrastructure plan for Ben Thanh–Can Gio metro line project in Ho Chi Minh City approved
The 53.8-km metro line carrying a total investment of more than VND102.4 trillion ($3.89 billion).
HCM City targets 60% commercialization rate for AI research by 2030
The target is part of the city's implementation plan for its 2020–2030 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development Program.
HCM City targets digital transformation for over 60% of industrial park businesses by 2026
This is part of key targets outlined for digital transformation across the southern city's industrial and export processing zones.
HCM City plans to expand high-tech safe vegetable production
High-tech vegetables expected to account for 60–70% of the sector’s total value by 2030.
Vietnam International Sourcing 2026 set to open in HCM City in September
The event aimed at strengthening investment cooperation and supporting the sustainable restructuring of international supply chains.
HCM City sees strong economic momentum in 4M
The growth marked by a sharp rise in foreign direct investment (FDI), growing business activity, and sustained expansion in trade and tourism.
HCMC speeds up disbursement of $5.6 bln in public investment
The southern city is now working to remove bottlenecks and aims to disburse 100% of the planned capital to propel economic growth.
HCM City hosts exhibitions on smart cities, education and advanced technologies
The events — Smart City Asia, Education Vietnam and LEDTEC Asia — showcasing innovations in smart cities, smart education, IoT, robotics, smart lighting and other advanced technologies.
HCMC breaks ground on massive projects, paving the way for 'mega-city' status
The Metro Line No. 2 (Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem section), located in the new Thu Thiem urban area, has a total investment of nearly VND46.3 trillion ($1.73 billion).
Coastal expressway to be built to link HCM City with Mekong Delta
The expressway, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh and Soc Trang, requiring estimated investment capital of VND69 trillion ($2.7 billion).
HCM City to host national fisheries tech conference & VINAFIS EXPO 2026
The events expected to foster connections and trade among domestic and international participants.
Investment increase for HCM City-Moc Bai Expressway approved
Total investment capital estimated at VND23 trillion ($874 million).
Int'l conference on geotechnics, civil engineering and structures opens in HCM City
The eight edition aims to address global challenges in creating resilient and sustainable infrastructure through innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
HCM City approves six housing projects for foreign ownership
Since 2025, the city has announced similar lists five times, bringing the total number of projects open to foreign buyers to 123.
HCM City prepares to launch major seaport projects
These projects considered crucial to developing a modern seaport and logistics system and enhancing the competitiveness of southern Vietnam.
HCM City fast-tracks investment licensing to 15 working days
The special mechanism aimed at accelerating administrative procedures and improving the investment climate.
SaigonTex – SaigonFabric expo opens in HCM City
The event highlighting the latest technologies and trends shaping the textile and garment sector.
HCM City posts GRDP growth of 8.27% in Q1
The figure marking the highest rate for the period in the past five years.