In just four months, Ho Chi Minh City has commenced construction on 10 strategic projects, with a total capital of nearly 520.000 billion VND, approximately 20 billion USD, making a significant contribution to the city's economic growth.
Ho Chi Minh City requires that growth targets be assigned to each department, sector, and locality, linked to clear rewards and disciplinary measures; the head of each agency will be fully responsible for the results.
Despite the difficulties arising from the economic crisis, the pandemic, and the impact of current conflicts, Vietnam will overcome them because it possesses "resilience" and the strength to withstand external shocks.
Not only gasoline and oil, but a range of goods used in production and export in Ho Chi Minh City are being affected by the Middle East conflict, from textiles and footwear to chemicals and food...
According to Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc, achieving double-digit growth in Ho Chi Minh City is very challenging, and civil servants must shift from simply fulfilling their duties to creating breakthroughs for growth.
Ho Chi Minh City concludes 2025 with the word "complete": an expansive urban space with three growth poles sharing the same building, specific policies applied, and iconic landmarks completed.
The Vietnam International Finance Center in Ho Chi Minh City aims to build a capital market with depth, scale, and high liquidity, with a diverse product portfolio...
The Thu Thiem - Long Thanh - Cai Mep axis has all the elements to become a testing ground for modern logistics models if it is connected synchronously, seamlessly, and strategically.
Ho Chi Minh City has just announced 12 outstanding milestones for 2025, highlighting events and achievements in the fields of politics, socio-economics, culture, science, national defense, security, and foreign affairs.
Ho Chi Minh City's total budget revenue in 2025 is projected to reach 800.043 billion VND, an increase of 19,1% compared to the allocated budget; the city has many businesses that contribute around 3.000 billion VND to the budget each year.
Ho Chi Minh City's growth in 2025 is projected at 8,03%, or 7,53% if crude oil is included. According to the city's statistics, the 2,4% decline in oil and gas last year reduced the city's GDP by 0,5 percentage points.
The Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Research has developed three growth scenarios for Ho Chi Minh City in 2026, with the most favorable scenario projecting a growth rate of 10,5-11%.
Resolution 98, as amended, was passed by the National Assembly and came into effect on January 1, 2026; it expands a series of special mechanisms, creating new momentum for the megacity of Ho Chi Minh City.
According to the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, Nguyen Van Duoc, the city is entering a new phase with many great opportunities, and will write new chapters for sustainable development.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, the estimated growth rate of the city's gross domestic product in 2025 is 8,03%; notably, the city's budget revenue will reach 748.438 billion VND, achieving the target as of October.
To complete the public investment disbursement plan for 2025, Ho Chi Minh City must disburse 24% each month during the last two months of the year, equivalent to more than 600 billion VND per day.
Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc affirmed that Ho Chi Minh City is not only a place to attract investment but also a place where businesses can collaborate; so that each project not only has economic benefits but also creates a better future.
In the letter, the Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City affirmed that all policies and reform efforts of the city are aimed at creating the most favorable environment for entrepreneurs to do business with peace of mind.
The two main areas that the Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee requested the Congress to focus on were summarizing the Resolution for the 2020-2025 term and outlining the goals and solutions for the city's development in the 2025-2030 period.
The first Congress of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee took place over three days, from October 13-15, with the participation of 547 delegates representing 366.000 Party members throughout the city.
Ho Chi Minh City is leveraging the strengths of its three major economic pillars and needs mechanisms and policies commensurate with its new stature as a future global city.
The first Ho Chi Minh City Party Congress, for the 2025-2030 term, will take place from October 13-15; it is a congress focused on comprehensive digital transformation, with delegates using computers to access documents.
According to the proposal submitted by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee to the City Council, the highest housing allowance for officials, civil servants, and public employees working in Ho Chi Minh City is 10,4 million VND per month.