HCMC establishes free trade zone linked to Cai Mep Ha port
The FTZ is expected to create space for rapid, sustainable and internationally integrated development in the southeastern region and the country as a whole.
Remittances to HCM City reach over $4bln in 6M
Asia and the Americas remaining the southern city's two largest sources, together accounting for more than 81% of total remittances.
HCM City launches strategic advisory board for International Financial Center
The advisory board is established to strengthen the centre's strategic planning capacity by drawing on global expertise and international best practices.
InnoEx 2026 to spotlight AI, green innovation and new growth models
The event expected to bringing together enterprises, investment funds, technology corporations, startups and innovation organisations from over 60 countries and territories.
HCM City records fastest economic growth in a decade
The southern city's economic growth accelerates to 8.55% in the first half of 2026, missing its double-digit threshold.
Samsung Electronics inaugrates rooftop solar power project in HCM City
Once fully operational, the facility is expected to generate more than 40,000 MWh of clean electricity annually.
Ho Chi Minh City banks disburse $10.3 billion in H1 loans
The financing has enabled businesses to expand production and commercial activities.
HCM City accelerates social housing program
Construction of nine projects with 11,000 apartments have been commenced since the beginning of 2026.
HCM City establishes seven high-tech agricultural zones
The zones are designed to serve as centers for research, development and application of advanced technologies in agriculture.
HCM City targets services sector to contribute up to 75% of GRDP by 2040
The target is part of the southern city's strategy to become a leading services hub in Southeast Asia.
PM asks HCM City to accelerate major infrastructure projects
The southern city playing important role in fulfilling the country's target of double-digit growth this year.
Data Center & Cloud Infrastructure Summit 2026 opens in HCM City
The summit highlighting HCM City's position as Vietnam’s Digital Infrastructure Hub.
HCM City posts strong economic growth in 5M
Key economic indicators recording solid growth and largely tracking the city's development targets.
HCM City attracts commitments for nearly 100,000 rental housing units
The city aims to develop more than 181,000 social housing units during the 2026–2030 period, including approximately 50,000 rental units.
HCM City expands list of housing projects open to foreign buyers
This marks the seventh time the city has released a list of qualified projects, bringing the total number of approved developments to more than 130.
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.