Hà Nội Economic Forum 2026 to focus on AI

Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026

The 2026 Hà Nội Economic Forum, themed ''AI and e-commerce: enabling double-digit growth for Hà Nội''s small and medium-sized enterprises'', will be held on July 31 by the Hà Nội Department of Science and Technology and the Hà Nội Small and Medium Enterprises...

PM urges stronger Swiss, European investment, technology transfer in Vietnam

Tuesday, Feb 03, 2026

PM Phạm Minh Chính urged Swiss and European firms to expand investment, boost technology transfer, support training, share expertise, invest in R&D, and help Vietnamese firms join global value chains.

Việt Nam promotes On-chain financial infrastructure cooperation at Davos 2026

Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

Jointly organised by the municipal People’s Committee, the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in the city (HCMC C4IR) and the Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City (VIFC-HCMC), the event was part of a series of activities showcasing...

HCM City, WEF issue joint statement to boost smart manufacturing, responsible industrial transformation

Thursday, Nov 27, 2025

The two sides agreed to cooperate on a tailored basis to advance smart manufacturing and responsible industrial transformation in HCM City, contributing to the global rollout of the Lighthouse OS platform.

HCM City partners with Binance to advance International Financial Centre development

Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025

The two parties will also work together to support the innovation ecosystem, including SMEs and start-ups applying digital technologies, blockchain and financial technology.

Global On-Chain Economy Alliance launched at International Financial Centre in HCM City

Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025

The Global On-Chain Economy Alliance was established with the mission to build digital economic infrastructure, support the development of new business models and expand a comprehensive financial network.

HCM City advances cooperation with WEF, Ant International

Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025

HCM City is seeking deeper cooperation with the World Economic Forum and Ant International to boost innovation and develop an international financial centre, its leader said during meetings on Tuesday.

Ninety-one int’l delegations to join Autumn Economic Forum 2025

Monday, Nov 17, 2025

As many as 91 international delegations will attend the Autumn Economic Forum 2025 in HCM City, Director of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in HCM City Lê Trường Duy announced at a recent press conference.

HCM City, Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture eye cooperation in green, digital transformation

Wednesday, Aug 06, 2025

The merger of Bình Dương and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu with HCM City and its shift to a new growth model is opening up more opportunities for economic ties with Japanese firms, particularly from Hyogo Prefecture.

Prime Minister meets World Economic Forum leaders

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025

The Vietnamese Government leader affirmed Việt Nam’s appreciation for the WEF’s role and noted with satisfaction the deepening and increasingly substantive partnership between the two sides.

Manulife and World Economic Forum unveil ‘Innovating for Asia’s Demographic Future Challenge’

Friday, Apr 04, 2025

The initiative invites start-ups, innovators and changemakers to submit solutions focused on enhancing long-term financial resilience, well-being and fulfilment throughout multi-stage lives in Asia, particularly in terms of a rapidly ageing society, with prizes for the best ideas.

Việt Nam, Switzerland look towards stronger links for sustainable future

Thursday, Dec 05, 2024

The Swiss-Việt Nam Economic Forum (SVEF) held a meeting in Geneva on December 4 to review its activities in 2024 and outline a programme for 2025 to further strengthen economic and cultural ties between the two countries.

PM launches HCM City centre for fourth industrial revolution

Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024

The HCM City C4IR, part of an agreement between Việt Nam and the WEF, is one of the 19 C4IRs of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the second one in Southeast Asia.

HCM City forum discusses industrial transformation goals

Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024

HCM City needs to focus on transforming its industries towards digitalisation and sustainability, experts told the 5th HCM City Economic Forum that opened on September 25.

WEF's large corporations highly appreciate VN's economic growth, investment environment

Wednesday, Jun 26, 2024

At the talks between Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and major economic corporations of the World Economic Forum (WEF), the businesses highly appreciated Việt Nam''s economic growth and improved investment and business environment, especially the digital economy.