HCM City jumps 11 positions in Global Financial Centers Index
The improved standing signals meaningful gains in upgrading the financial business environment, strengthening infrastructure and deepening connectivity with international markets.
HCM City's outstanding credits reach $200bln in Q1
Credit growth mainly focused on economic growth drivers as well as businesses and production sectors.
HCM City's IPs attract $773mln in investment in Q1
FDI accounting for $452.86 million of the total, with 19 newly licensed projects.
International Processing and Packaging Exhibition opens in HCM City
The event, featuring more than 450 exhibitors from 32 countries and territories, showcases the latest technologies in the processing and packaging sector.
HCM City attracts $2.9bln in FDI in Q1
The figure marking a surge of more than 200% year-on-year.
HCM City approves 28 real estate firms to pilot commercial housing projects
The move aimed at easing long-standing bottlenecks in the property market.
HCM City accelerates transport links to Long Thanh airport
The move aiming to ensure synchronised operations and strengthen regional infrastructure.
HCM City to pilot pork trading on commodity exchange
The plan aiming to improve price transparency, quality control, and traceability.
HCM City tourism rebounds strongly in Q1
The city welcomed nearly 20 million visitors in January-March.
HCMC targets compele site clearance for $4-billion Ben Thanh–Can Gio railway
The 54-km railway expected to be put into operation by 2028.
Construction of Can Gio Bridge in HCM City scheduled to start in June
The bridge, crossing Soai Rap River, expected to drive the growth of ecotourism, sea-reclamation urban areas, and the marine economy.
HCM City posts export revenue of $15 billion in 2M
The result reaffirming the southern city's position as one of the country’s key growth drivers.
Second Global Exhibition on Nonwoven Fabric& Hygiene Technology opens in HCM City
The global nonwoven fabrics market projected to grow from around $60.93 billion in 2025 to $81.96 billion by 2030.
HCM City lists 24 property projects open to foreign ownership
This move marking a significant step in opening up the real estate market to international investors.
Vietnam International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair set to open in HCM City in March
The fair expected to attract 650 enterprises from Vietnam and 18 countries and territories across the globe.
Seven strategic spearheads: key to HCM City’s breakthrough growth
Following integration with neighboring regions, HCM City has evolved into a quintessential service economy. The service sector now accounts for a substantial 60-65% of the city's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP).
Planning adjustments for Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Thiem new urban area approved
The People’s Committee of the southern city stated that this local planning adjustment aims to realize projects on the priority list and implement policies to attract strategic investors under the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 260/2025/QH15.
VIATT 2026 to showcase global textile innovations in HCM City
The event, scheduled on February 26-28, attracting hundreds of enterprises and leading brands operating in the sector.
PM attends launch of Vietnam's International Financial Center in HCMC
The center has mobilized committed capital of nearly $10 billion.
HCM City posts strong economic growth in January
The southern city targeting an annual growth of 10% in 2026.