HCM City earmarks $485mln for science, technology and digital transformation in 2026
The city ranks second nationwide in Vietnam's Provincial Innovation Index and has entered the world's top 100 startup ecosystems for the first time.
Potential for cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Russian partners
As his diplomatic mission in Vietnam draws to a close, Mr. Timur Sadykov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Ho Chi Minh City, shares his thoughts on the southern city’s remarkable transformation over the past five years with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Nhu Quynh and highlights new opportunities to further expand bilateral cooperation.
HCMC plans for a pork and poultry traceability system
Through this system, regulatory authorities will gain enhanced tools to identify, monitor, and trace the origin of food throughout the entire production, processing, circulation, and distribution cycle.
Ho Chi Minh City to expand Saigon Hi-Tech Park
A key feature of this expansion is the addition of a science and technology park, spanning 194.84 ha in Long Phuoc Ward.
Transit-Oriented Development as backbone of urban planning
The true value of Transit-Oriented Development lies not in building adjacent to rail lines but in creating vibrant urban areas where mobility, housing, retail, and public spaces reinforce one another.
HCM City welcomes 6.4 million foreign tourists in 6M
The city's tourism sector generating revenue of VND213.98 trillion ($8.1 billion), up 63.9% year-on-year.
Challenges for Ho Chi Minh City in producing globally-competitive corporate champions
Despite leading Vietnam in business density and private-sector performance, Ho Chi Minh City faces mounting challenges in producing globally-competitive corporate champions.
HCMC invites international bids for $1.1 bln mixed-use urban project
Estimated at a total investment of over VND27.3 trillion (approximately $1.1 billion), the project will cover an area of 109.14 ha in Dong Hoa Ward.
Major works kicked off for 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City's name
The large-scale projects slated for commencement have all previously received investment policy approval from the City People's Council.
Attractive offerings from Vietnam's International Financial Center
As the International Financial Center in Vietnam comes into being, the task now at hand is shaping core product portfolios that appeal to investors.
HCM City allocates $620 mln for major urban renovation projects
The primary goals are to improve local living conditions and gradually resolve the issues of decaying and overloaded infrastructure in these long-standing residential pockets in the center of the southern.
HCMC to put 8 land lots in Thu Thiem up for auction
The eight land lots covers a total area of more than 138,000 sq.m in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area, An Khanh Ward.
Investment for Cat Lai and Dong Nai 2 Bridge projects in Dong Nai raised to over $1.4bln
The projects are expected to strengthen transport connectivity and economic integration across Vietnam's southeastern region.
HCMC adopts decentralized mechanism for high-tech certification
A key criterion is that the enterprise must maintain R&D and innovation spending of at least 2% of its average net revenue during the review period.
HCMC offers monthly income of up to $4,600 to attract top experts and scientists
Priority fields for recruitment include science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, urban infrastructure investment, and socio-economic development strategies.
HCMC sets up council to coordinate smart city development
The Council is also responsible for researching and proposing mechanisms, policies, and solutions to improve the efficiency of smart city development programs, ensuring they are synchronized, unified, and practical.
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.