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.
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.
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%.
Masterise Group permitted to study Metro Line 3 in HCM City
The proposed Metro Line No.3 spans 46 km, connecting with Metro Line No.2 at the Hiep Binh Phuoc depot.
Flexible Work - Flexible Life: New benchmark for international business living
Ho Chi Minh City’s evolving housing market, including projects such as The Privé, reflects how flexible work is reshaping living standards.
First 10 members of IFC in Ho Chi Minh City announced
These organisations are among more than 50 investors and institutions that have expressed interest in participating in Vietnam's International Financial Center.
HCM City's 2025 GRDP growth estimated at 8.3%
The southern city’s total GRDP this year is expected at VND3.03 quadrillion (nearly US$115 billion), accounting for 23.5% of the national GDP.
HCM City prioritizes TOD development along Metro Line 2
TOD is a planning model that centers around public transportation hubs, encouraging the development of office buildings, residential complexes, schools, hospitals, and shopping areas along metro corridors, with a focus on station proximity.
HCM City targets becoming one of top three localities in digital transformation by 2030
The goal is part of the city's Digital Transformation Strategy which aims at building a modern, highly competitive city with strong international integration.
HCM City's 2025 GRDP growth rate expected at 8%
The city’s total GRDP value for 2025 is estimated at VND2.74 quadrillion ($103.93 billion).
Russia - HCMC promote cooperation in smart urban development
Smart urban development, sustainable mobility, the digital economy, and modern trade are expected to open a new chapter in cooperation between Moscow and the southern city.
Ho Chi Minh City proposed for a VND10 - trillion support fund to demolish houses on canals
The proposed support fund will source from the central budget for climate change and environmental protection for the Urban Renovating Project for housing areas on and along rivers, canals, and streams in the period 2025 - 2030...