HCM City hosts Open Innovation Day 2026
The event helps to connect startups with investors, businesses and industrial partners while exploring ways to strengthen the city’s innovation ecosystem.
HCM City targets $19 billion in foreign investment in 2026
The city is prioritising high-quality FDI in finance, technology, digital transformation, the green economy, sustainable development and innovation.
Ho Chi Minh City and ACV partner to boost tourism and air connectivity
The agreement focuses on attracting more flights to HCM City and neighbouring destinations, promoting tourism at airports, sharing market data and improving passenger experiences.
Vietnam targets November launch of financial transactions at international financial centers
All operational preparations expected for completion in October with the aim of facilitating actual transactions from November.
HCM City targets 300 new cooperatives by 2030
A key objective within the southern city’s roadmap is raising the proportion of agricultural cooperatives adopting high-tech solutions and digital transformation to 30%–35% of all active agricultural cooperatives.
HCM City and Hai Phong ports rank among world’s busiest container hubs
The two Vietnamese ports handled approximately 17.2 million TEUs in 2025, highlighting their importance to the country’s international trade and logistics network.
HCM City hosts two exhibitions, connecting businesses in oil and gas, energy and maritime industries
The Vietnam Oil and Gas Industry Machinery, Equipment and Technology Exhibition and the Vietnam Maritime and Shipbuilding Exhibition provide a platform for showcasing new technologies, exploring business opportunities and strengthening cooperation among domestic and international companies.
HCM City to announce 12 investment projects worth over $13bln at Autumn Economic Forum
The 2026 Autumn Economic Forum is scheduled to take place in the southern city on October 26-29.
Vietnam Innovation Summit 2026 opens in HCM City
The event focusing on turning technology into commercial success.
Vietstock 2026 to showcase livestock technologies from 40 countries and territories
The event, scheduled in HCM City on October 21-23, aims to serve as a networking platform for businesses, suppliers, farmers, experts and other stakeholders in livestock production, animal feed and meat processing.
Ho Chi Minh City's retail sales rise 13.8% in 9M
Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue reaching VND1.49 quadrillion ($56.6 billion).
Ho Chi Minh City wins three Asia-Pacific World Travel Awards
The awards come as the city’s tourism sector continues to expand, with international visitors emerging as a key driver of industry revenue.
Ho Chi Minh City eyes $19 billion in 2026 FDI
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City is projected to reach approximately $19 billion for the full year of 2026, driven by multi-billion-dollar projects in seaports, artificial intelligence, logistics, and urban infrastructure after total registered capital far exceeded the annual plan in the first nine months.
Ho Chi Minh City targets 10-11% annual export growth through 2030
The share of processed and manufactured industrial products in exports expected to account for over 90%.
Ho Chi Minh City targets double-digit GRDP growth through 2030
The city has issued a plan to implement the socio-economic growth strategy for 2026-2030 with science and technology, innovation and digital transformation being identified as key drivers of the city’s new growth model.
Ho Chi Minh City advances TOD planning alongside three new metro lines
The city plans to start construction of three new metro lines in the fourth quarter of 2026.
HCM City studies new Ring Roads 4.5 and 5 to expand regional connectivity
The city is preparing a master plan for 2025-2050 with a 100-year vision and is considering additional external transport infrastructure to improve regional connectivity and create new development space.
An architect of a new development ecosystem
Ho Chi Minh City is looking to innovation and technology transfer in crafting a sustainable investment ecosystem to boost its competitiveness.
HCM City attracts $9.8 billion in FDI in 7M, up 44.5%
The southern metropolis targets to lure $11 billion in FDI in 2026.
Nearly $200 mln invested in Thu Thiem 4 Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City
Site clearance is projected for completion in 2026, paving the way for construction to begin by the end of that year and for the bridge to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2028.