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13.4 billion lent through annual HCM City bank-business connection programme

$13.4 billion lent through annual HCM City bank-business connection programme

Nearly VNĐ350 trillion (US$13.38 billion) was disbursed through the HCM City’s annual bank–business linkage programme in the first half of this year, a 6.35 per cent increase, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
Australian investors eye Cần Thơ as it prepares for major expansion

Australian investors eye Cần Thơ as it prepares for major expansion

Starting July 1, the Mekong Delta city will merge with nearby Hậu Giang and Sóc Trăng provinces, creating an expanded Cần Thơ city spanning about 6,400 sq.km, four times its current size, with a population of over 4.2 million, nearly...
Automechanika HCM City opens

Automechanika HCM City opens

The latest advancements in AI, digitalisation, electrification and other technologies driving the development of the automotive industry are being showcased at Automechanika HCM City 2025 that opened in HCM City on Thursday.
HCM City draws over 2.86b in IZ investment during 2020–25

HCM City draws over $2.86b in IZ investment during 2020–25

Fifteen hi-tech projects, accounting for 6 per cent of the new projects, have a combined investment of nearly US$860 million, representing 44.17 per cent of the total newly registered capital.
Green Startup Competition 2025 launched

Green Startup Competition 2025 launched

The Business Association of High Quality Vietnamese Products and the Business Studies and Assistance Centre have launched the 2025 Green Startup Project Competition in HCM City.
Public investment disbursement estimated at 7.65 billion in five months

Public investment disbursement estimated at $7.65 billion in five months

Việt Nam’s public investment is showing strong results, with VNĐ199.33 trillion (US$7.65 billion) disbursed by 31 May 2025, reaching 22.2 per cent of the yearly plan and 24.1 per cent of the Prime Minister’s target.
HCM City safe food supply chains show promise but face hurdles to scaling up

HCM City safe food supply chains show promise but face hurdles to scaling up

After more than a decade of implementing a safe food supply chain programme, HCM City has made significant strides in promoting clean food production and raising public awareness about the issue.
2 billion casino investment in Vân Đồn submitted for Prime Ministers approval

$2 billion casino investment in Vân Đồn submitted for Prime Minister’s approval

The project will have a maximum operational period of 70 years and a construction timeline not exceeding nine years from the date of land allocation.
HCM City aims to match Singapore in startup growth, innovation

HCM City aims to match Singapore in startup growth, innovation

HCM City aims to develop a startup and innovation environment on par with Singapore’s, so that investors no longer need to go abroad to launch their ventures, its Department of Science and Technology has said.
Nestlé Việt Nam partners with VNU-HCM to launch three-party talent training model

Nestlé Việt Nam partners with VNU-HCM to launch 'three-party' talent training model

Under this new agreement, Nestlé and VNU-HCM will offer practical training programmes to better prepare students for the workforce, while also creating recruitment opportunities within the company.
Việt Nam establishes steering committee to develop financial hub

Việt Nam establishes steering committee to develop financial hub

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính will chair the committee, which will provide strategies to develop regional and international financial centres.
Phú Mỹ Hưng hosts 14th annual Childrens Day 2025

Phú Mỹ Hưng hosts 14th annual “Children’s Day” 2025

Thousands of children in HCM City and neighbouring areas will join in the 14th annual Phú Mỹ Hưng Children’s Daym which is set to be orgnasied on the first day of June.
HCM City secures US6 bln deal for green energy, oil refinery projects

HCM City secures US$6 bln deal for green energy, oil refinery projects

A landmark US$6 billion investment agreement was signed in HCM City Monday, uniting Vietnam’s KOGI Groun and energy infrastructure in southern Việt Nam.
Digital economy - the foundation for HCM Citys sustainable growth

Digital economy - the foundation for HCM City’s sustainable growth

HCM City will enhance digital governance, reform administration, and apply AI to deliver efficient, transparent online public services, said deputy chairwoman Trần Thị Diệu Thúy.
HCM City to further support private economy, a crucial driver for the citys development

HCM City to further support private economy, a crucial driver for the city’s development

The private economy was crucial driver for HCM City’s growth over the past four months and the city will introduce a series of measures to further support this sector, affirmed HCM City’s Department of Finance.