Vietnam’s Southeast region risks losing grip on quality FDI
As the nation’s most dynamic economic engine, the region accounts for the lion’s share of FDI, hosting nearly 23,000 projects, worth more than $205 billion.
Vietnam plans bus network to connect Long Thanh International Airport
The study covering intra-city and inter-city services, as well as a dedicated route linking Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai city with Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
HCMC aims to become a multi-centric megacity in new 100-year vision
The draft master plan proposes that the southern city operate as a multi-centric megacity based on a "5-5-10" structure: 5 dynamic growth poles, 5 strategic axes, and 10 development management zones.
Google supported over 500 Vietnamese startups in commercial scaling
The information was shared by the Managing Director of Google Vietnam at an event announcing a joint initiative between Google Cloud and innovation centers across Vietnam and two other Southeast Asian nations.
Dong Nai approves $635mln segment of HCMC's Ring Road 4
The project covering a more than 46-kilometer section stretching from Chau Duc Bridge to Thu Bien Bridge.
HCMC aims to become a manufacturing hub for the low-altitude economy
Priority sectors for pilot testing include agriculture, logistics, transportation, healthcare, tourism, urban management, surveillance, emergency response, and national security and defense.
HCMC launches 100-day peak campaign to complete 1,000 classrooms
Following administrative restructuring, the city’s educational scale has expanded to over 2.5 million students and 3,400 educational institutions.
Finance and beyond support for Vietnam's startups
The newly-launched Ho Chi Minh City Venture Capital Fund is expected to attract private capital and support innovation and technology startups within the ecosystem in various ways.
Tesla Education to expand Ho Chi Minh City’s international education map
After a five-year journey to achieve the full IB Continuum, Tesla Education is expanding access to international education in Ho Chi Minh City and reshaping what was once considered an exclusive pathway.
Australian unicorn unveils three strategic pillars in Vietnam
Design platform Canva has officially entered the Vietnamese market, introducing its Canva AI 2.0 ecosystem and plans to develop 500 Vietnamese-localised fonts for local users.
HCMC secures $1.23 billion in investment for four new high-tech projects
In Q1 2026, the southern city continued to lead the country in attracting foreign direct investment, reaching a total of $2.9 billion.
Vietnam’s F&B sector undergoing transformation
Vietnam’s F&B market has undergone a period of consolidation and is now being fundamentally reshaped.
Two-step roadmap to relocate international operations to Long Thanh airport
Post-2030, all scheduled international flights to and from Tan Son Nhat international airport in Ho Chi Minh City are expected to operate exclusively out of Long Thanh International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City an expected international financial hub
Launched late last year, the task now for Vietnam’s International Finance Center in Ho Chi Minh City is to ensure it is set up to deliver on its objectives.
Investors selected for $5 bln Can Gio port project in HCM City
The project is planned to span approximately 571 ha with a main wharf length of 7.5 km. Its design capacity is projected to reach 4.8 million TEUs by 2030, eventually scaling up to 16.9 million TEUs by 2047.
HCMC to develop 14 new smart and green IPs by 2033
Currently, the city accommodates 105 export processing zones and industrial parks with a total area of more than 50,288 ha.
Three-consortium proposes $1.15 billion financial tower for Vietnam’s IFC in HCMC
A consortium comprising REE, HFIC, and VinaCapital has proposed investing $1.15 billion to develop a 99-storey financial tower in Ho Chi Minh City's Thu Thiem New Urban Area, expected to become a landmark of Vietnam’s International Financial Centre.
HCMC establishes steering committee for Special Urban Law project
The "Special Urban Law" aims to refine the institutional framework for specialized urban development, enhance decentralization and the delegation of power, and create favorable conditions for the city to maximize its dynamism and creativity in a new era of growth.
Technology exhibition series to attract over 450 enterprises from 32 nations and territories
ProPak Vietnam 2026, the 19th international exhibition on processing and packaging technology, will focus on showcasing solutions in packaging, food processing, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and the cold chain industry.
Remittances to HCM City top $10.34 bln in 2025
Asia continued to make up the largest share with 48.9%.