The southern city's Metro Line 6 is planned as an inner-ring urban railway with a total length of 53.8 km, with its first phase, that connects Tan Son Nhat and Phu Huu, estimated to cost VND86.53 trillion (nearly $3.33 billion).
The project is a key transport infrastructure development, playing an important role in enhancing regional connectivity, completing the traffic network, and driving socio-economic growth in Ho Chi Minh City and the southern region as a whole.
The expo, scheduled for August 27-29, is expected to bring together more than 260 international buyers and over 500 tourism companies and brands, with more than 21,000 business-to-business meetings scheduled.
More than a German beer festival, the event is designed to serve as a cultural bridge connecting the German business community with local residents and international visitors.
The city proposing 10-15-hectare sites at major transport gateways to develop outlet centers, particularly near Tan Son Nhat International Airport or along routes connecting to Long Thanh International Airport in nearby Dong Nai city.
The event, scheduled to take place from September 30 to October 2 in HCM City, is expected to feature nearly 100 domestic and international technology booths.
As of August 2026, the southern city has designated 148 commercial housing projects in which foreign individuals and organizations are eligible to own residential properties.