HCMC has advanced seven places in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), reflecting steady progress in its ambition to become a regional financial hub.
HCMC climbs seven spots in global financial center rankings
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HCMC: ‘5+1’ model aims to lift services to 75% of GRDP by 2040
podcast June 23, 2026High-value services are set to account for 70-75% of HCMC’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) by 2040 under a “5+1” development model centered on the Vietnam International Financial Center in HCMC (VIFC-HCMC).
Long Thanh airport construction 76% complete
podcast June 22, 2026Construction of Long Thanh International Airport’s Component 3 has reached nearly 76% of the value of signed contracts, with more than 7,300 workers deployed under a 180-day acceleration campaign, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).
HCMC plans free bus rides for all residents from July 1
podcast June 19, 2026Ho Chi Minh City is considering waiving bus fares for all residents from July 1 through the end of 2026, a move expected to cost an additional VND665 billion and aimed at boosting public transport use in the city.
