Ho Chi Minh city

CICON - HCM-SME join forces to chart a new growth path for Vietnamese-Korean SMEs

The working session between the CICON delegation led by Mr. Park Bong Kyu and the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (HCM-SME) opened a substantive cooperation program that puts SMEs at the center of innovation. Both sides agreed to prioritize the technology-creativity-digital economy nexus and to prepare for CICON 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, with the goal of turning commitments into projects and opportunities into measurable growth.

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Ho Chi Minh City SME Association HCM-SME): Consolidate to Break Through, Accompany to Grow Strong

Ho Chi Minh City SME Association HCM-SME): Consolidate to Break Through, Accompany to Grow Strong

After completing its legal transition and organizational consolidation, the Ho Chi Minh City Small and Medium Enterprise Association (HCM-SME) enters a new term with a clear goal: to become a trusted platform accompanying the business community, laying the “runway” for digitalization, standardization, and market expansion.

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Ho Chi Minh City: Ecological Agriculture, the Sustainable Foundation of a Mega-City

Ho Chi Minh City: Ecological Agriculture, the Sustainable Foundation of a Mega-City

From organic agriculture and green aquaculture in the former Ba Ria–Vung Tau, today’s mega-city Ho Chi Minh City is building a circular agricultural economy, enhancing the value of raw material areas, and closely integrating into global supply chains. With a vision toward 2030–2050, the ecological agriculture model is the key to ensuring environmental, social, and economic sustainability – forming the spiritual foundation of this modern metropolis.

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Green Energy: The Strategic Pillar of Ho Chi Minh City

Green Energy: The Strategic Pillar of Ho Chi Minh City

Inheriting the role of the former Ba Ria - Vung Tau as the nation’s “energy cradle,” the new megacity of Ho Chi Minh City is shaping itself into a leading hub for renewable energy development, aligned with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. With a well-established ecosystem of seaports, industries, and supporting services built over decades,

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Culture – People of Identity: The Root of the New Ho Chi Minh City Megacity

Culture – People of Identity: The Root of the New Ho Chi Minh City Megacity

Following its expansion, the new Ho Chi Minh City megacity has inherited the rich cultural and human legacy of the former Ba Ria – Vung Tau region. The harmonious integration of local cultural identity with the rhythms of modern urban life has helped shape a distinct character that both preserves tradition and embraces the future.

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Growth Triangle for a Shaping Megacity

Growth Triangle for a Shaping Megacity

Following the merger, the new Ho Chi Minh City megacity has adopted a dynamic triangle model: former Binh Duong – former Ba Ria–Vung Tau – new Ho Chi Minh City, leveraging strategic integration across industry, seaport infrastructure, and high-tech services. This structure becomes a driving force for regional growth, contributing to positioning Southern Vietnam as an internationally recognized growth pole.

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Multimodal Logistics Infrastructure: Foundation for the Development of the New Ho Chi Minh City Megacity

Multimodal Logistics Infrastructure: Foundation for the Development of the New Ho Chi Minh City Megacity

A comprehensive logistics development mindset – integrating seaports, airports, highways, railways, and inland waterways – has transformed the former Ba Ria –Vung Tau (BRVT) into a strategic infrastructure pillar for the new Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) after the merger. This network not only contributes to the formation of a green and efficient supply chain but also establishes a foundation for a sustainable megacity that is globally competitive and highly adaptable to economic fluctuations.

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From Cai Mep – Thi Vai Port to the Logistics Artery of the Super City Ho Chi Minh City

From Cai Mep – Thi Vai Port to the Logistics Artery of the Super City Ho Chi Minh City

After July 1, 2025, when the former Ba Ria–Vung Tau (BRVT) province officially merged into Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Cai Mep – Thi Vai Port, once a development symbol of BRVT, has become a vital logistics artery for the emerging super city.

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Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate 2025: Recovery or Polarization?

Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate 2025: Recovery or Polarization?

Is the Ho Chi Minh City real estate market truly entering a recovery phase in 2025? Are the signs of increased supply, rising prices, and the return of major projects enough to turn the tide after several sluggish quarters? Amidst a stabilizing macroeconomic backdrop and the easing of legal bottlenecks, what are the key factors that could drive a market shift, and who will truly benefit from this structural transformation?

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Article 5: Ho Chi Minh City’s Workforce: The Driving Force for a Sustainable Future

Article 5: Ho Chi Minh City’s Workforce: The Driving Force for a Sustainable Future

Human resources are a crucial factor in the success of the Ho Chi Minh City Master Plan for 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050. With goals of sustainability, modernization, and innovation, Ho Chi Minh City prioritizes enhancing workforce quality to meet the demands of a knowledge-based economy and international integration.

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Article 3: Developing a Smart City in Ho Chi Minh City: The Journey Towards the Vision of 2050

Article 3: Developing a Smart City in Ho Chi Minh City: The Journey Towards the Vision of 2050

The Ho Chi Minh City Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050, outlines an ambitious goal to transform the City into a smart and sustainable metropolis. By integrating modern technology into urban management, operations, and planning, Ho Chi Minh City is rapidly evolving to meet the demands of the digital age while improving residents' quality of life.

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Article 2: Ho Chi Minh City – A Regional Hub for Finance and Logistics in Asia

Article 2: Ho Chi Minh City – A Regional Hub for Finance and Logistics in Asia

The Ho Chi Minh City Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050, outlines a roadmap to position the City as a leading hub for finance and logistics in Asia. As Vietnam’s economic powerhouse, Ho Chi Minh City is laying the groundwork for deeper integration into global value chains while solidifying its status in the international trade network.

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Article 1: Ho Chi Minh City Master Plan: Towards a Smart and Sustainable Urban Future

Article 1: Ho Chi Minh City Master Plan: Towards a Smart and Sustainable Urban Future

The Ho Chi Minh City Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050, recently approved by the Prime Minister, marks a pivotal moment in the city's urban development strategy. With the goal of becoming a smart, modern, and sustainable metropolis, Ho Chi Minh City aims not only to maintain its role as Vietnam’s economic hub but also to emerge as a prominent economic and cultural center in the region and beyond.

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Article 4: Investment and Infrastructure: Foundations for Growth

Article 4: Investment and Infrastructure: Foundations for Growth

Investment and infrastructure development have always been core drivers of economic growth. However, in Ho Chi Minh City, both sectors are grappling with bottlenecks that require groundbreaking solutions to unlock resources and establish a foundation for a new era of sustainable development.

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Mr. Tran Thien Long: "Green and Digital - Two Solutions in the Equation for Sustainable Development in Vietnam’s Industrial Parks"

Mr. Tran Thien Long: "Green and Digital - Two Solutions in the Equation for Sustainable Development in Vietnam’s Industrial Parks"

In the context of a global economy transitioning robustly toward sustainability, Vietnam is no exception. Industrial parks (IPs) - the backbone of industrial production face numerous challenges and opportunities stemming from green transformation and digitalization. At 6 p.m., as planned, Long greeted me at a small café on Vinh Khanh Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City. Our conversation began.

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Ho Chi Minh City develops logistics as an economic pillar

Ho Chi Minh City develops logistics as an economic pillar

(VLR) Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), as the country’s leading economic hub, is striving to boost its logistics sector to become a cornerstone of economic development. However, limitations in infrastructure, costs, and competitiveness require comprehensive solutions. The Logistics Forum 2024 has provided an opportunity for HCMC to evaluate its current state and identify directions and sustainable development strategies for the industry.

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Vietnam International Semiconductor Exhibition 2024: Boosting High-Tech Ecosystems and Development Opportunities

Vietnam International Semiconductor Exhibition 2024: Boosting High-Tech Ecosystems and Development Opportunities

(VLR) The Vietnam International Semiconductor Exhibition 2024, along with the Vietnam International Optoelectronics Exhibition, will be held from October 31 to November 2, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. This important event offers a unique platform for businesses and research institutes in the semiconductor and high-tech sectors to collaborate, exchange insights, and work toward building a robust technology ecosystem in Vietnam.

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Special "Chamber Music" Concert at Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music

Special "Chamber Music" Concert at Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music

According to the organizers, at 7:30 PM on October 15, 2024, at the Concert Hall of Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music (112 Nguyễn Du, District 1), a special "Chamber Music" concert will take place, featuring artists from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln (USA). This event is part of an international cooperation program between the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, aiming to bring high-quality musical experiences from leading American artists t

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VSPA's Efforts for a Livable Environment for the People

VSPA's Efforts for a Livable Environment for the People

On September 5, 2024, at the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Science and Technology Associations (HCM.USTA), the Vietnam - Saigon Plastics Association (VSPA) held a mid-year review and outlined its plans for the remainder of 2024. The event attracted numerous businesses in the plastics industry, VSPA members, and partners.

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Opening of the high-speed ship route from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao

Opening of the high-speed ship route from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao

Phu Quoc Express Joint Stock Company (Phu Quoc Express) announced that the first high-speed train from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao will officially start operating from May 13th.

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The University of Transport and Communications in Ho Chi Minh City has established the Deo Ca Research and Training Institute

The University of Transport and Communications in Ho Chi Minh City has established the Deo Ca Research and Training Institute

On September 30, 2023, the University of Transport and Communications in Ho Chi Minh City (UTH) and the Deo Ca Group jointly held a ceremony to announce the establishment of the Deo Ca Research and Training Institute (DCI). This marks the result of a collaboration between the university and the business entity aimed at providing timely training and developing a skilled workforce to meet the demands of the modern workforce and the application of advanced technology.

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Expectations from the resolution on supporting container ships through Cua Lo port

Expectations from the resolution on supporting container ships through Cua Lo port

At the recent 14th session of the People’s Council of Nghe An province, a resolution was passed to support container ships and businesses involved in importing and exporting goods through Cua Lo Port. The implementation of this policy is expected to enhance competitiveness and stimulate the volume of goods transported through Nghe An province.

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