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Government plan aims to place IFC among global top 75 by 2035

Government plan aims to place IFC among global top 75 by 2035

Việt Nam aims to position the IFC among the world’s top 75, the Asia-Pacific’s top 25 and third in ASEAN according to the Global Financial Centres Index or equivalent international index.
Remittances to HCM City down 23% in H1

Remittances to HCM City down 23% in H1

If the global economy avoids major disruptions and the current recovery trend continues in the second half of the year, HCM City’s total remittance inflows in 2026 could reach $8.6-8.9 billion.
Businesses continue to seek cheaper financing as lending rates remain high

Businesses continue to seek cheaper financing as lending rates remain high

Business representatives said high interest rates are not only increasing financing costs, but also discouraging investment, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for more than 98 per cent of all businesses in Việt Nam.
Vietjet to launch HCM City-Colombo flights

Vietjet to launch HCM City-Colombo flights

The new route will operate three return flights a week, starting from August 18.
HCM City proposes subsidies to help firms hire AI, chip experts

HCM City proposes subsidies to help firms hire AI, chip experts

The city said the proposal is intended to implement the Politburo''s Resolution 57 on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation while addressing growing demand for highly skilled workers in strategic sectors.
Vietcombank arranges over VNĐ27 trillion loan for expressway project

Vietcombank arranges over VNĐ27 trillion loan for expressway project

This is the largest syndicated credit package ever arranged for a build-operate-transfer (BOT) transport project in Việt Nam.
HCM City targets high-quality FDI to drive green growth, sustainable development

HCM City targets high-quality FDI to drive green growth, sustainable development

With 21,351 valid FDI projects worth a combined US$146.8 billion, HCM City remains Việt Nam''s leading recipient of foreign investment.
Resolution 10 provides fresh momentum for Việt Nams International Financial Centre

Resolution 10 provides fresh momentum for Việt Nam's International Financial Centre

In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency, Associate Professor Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Vice Chairman of the Executive Board of the Việt Nam International Financial Centre in HCM City, discussed how the new policy direction of Resolution 10 could reshape...
HCM City aims to make logistics key economic sector

HCM City aims to make logistics key economic sector

HCM City is rolling out a comprehensive logistics development strategy aimed at lowering costs to 11–14 per cent of its gross regional domestic product by 2030, positioning the city as a modern logistics hub and strengthening its role in global...
HCM City seeks on-time public spending to boost economic growth

HCM City seeks on-time public spending to boost economic growth

HCM City has instructed all agencies and investors to speed up public investment, describing it as a key task to achieve economic growth targets and deliver its 2026 investment plan.
HCM Citys economy expands 8.55% in H1

HCM City's economy expands 8.55% in H1

Services remained the key growth driver, expanding 8.89 per cent in the first six months and accounting for 54 per cent of GRDP while contributing 56 per cent of overall growth.
Vietnam International Financial Centre institutions come first, capital follows: experts

Vietnam International Financial Centre institutions come first, capital follows: experts

A seminar on building the financial centre and shaping next-generation capital flows was held in Đà Nẵng on Tuesday.
Việt Nam well placed to attract global capital flows: experts

Việt Nam well placed to attract global capital flows: experts

Rather than competing directly with mature centres such as Singapore or Hong Kong, Việt Nam should focus on building a model tailored to its own economic conditions and development needs.
HCM City to host Việt Nams 2026 OCOP Festival

HCM City to host Việt Nam's 2026 OCOP Festival

The ministry has issued a directive to provincial and municipal authorities calling for participation in the event as part of efforts to implement the Government''s policy on developing the domestic market and encouraging the use of locally made goods.
Automechanika 2026 highlights Việt Nams new energy vehicle boom

Automechanika 2026 highlights Việt Nam’s new energy vehicle boom

Over 400 businesses from 17 countries and regions have participated at the Automechanika HCM City 2026 exhibition on Thursday at HCM City’s Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center.