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.
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.