Tag: HCMC innovation

Priority sectors for pilot testing include agriculture, logistics, transportation, healthcare, tourism, urban management, surveillance, emergency response, and national security and defense.

Strategically, Vietnam’s southern city aims to become a sustainable, innovative, and leading liveable megacity in the Asia-Pacific region.

The city aims to become a leading STI hub in Southeast Asia, possessing the capacity to research, master, and commercialize advanced technologies.

The inclusion of the nation’s two largest metropolises among the top global leaders not only reflects their robust growth potential but also underscores Vietnam's evolving role within regional value chains.

Ho Chi Minh City is currently ranked among the top 5 startup ecosystems in Southeast Asia and the top 110 globally, with an estimated valuation of $7–7.5 billion.

The new version of the exchange is designed not only as a showcase for technology but also as a functional marketplace where transactions are promoted, recorded, and tracked with full transparency.

The goal is to establish long-term capital sources for green and technology-focused credit programs, enhancing national competitiveness and promoting sustainable economic development.

The city has received commitments to participate as founding shareholders from several corporations, enterprises, and investment funds such as SOVICO, Vingroup, VinaCapital, Becamex, VNG, CT Group, Hoa Sen Group, Lotte Ventures Vietnam, and FPT.