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Autumn Economic Forum 2026

International experts upbeat about Ho Chi Minh City-WEF partnership

International experts upbeat about Ho Chi Minh City-WEF partnership

Economy 13:00 27/10/2026

A former German vice-chancellor, an Indian official, and an investor from Dubai have expressed high hopes for the Autumn Economic Forum 2026, co-branded with the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Vietnam, India set sights on decade-long technology cooperation

Vietnam, India set sights on decade-long technology cooperation

Vietnam News 12:54 27/10/2026

Vietnam and India are seeking to deepen technology cooperation over the next five to 10 years, focusing on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, digital infrastructure, and talent development, officials and experts said at a bilateral forum in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday.

Businesses urge Ho Chi Minh City to create testing grounds for new technologies

Businesses urge Ho Chi Minh City to create testing grounds for new technologies

Ho Chi Minh City 10:20 27/10/2026

Businesses have urged Ho Chi Minh City to establish clear pilot mechanisms and prepare essential infrastructure, particularly electricity and digital infrastructure, to test new technologies and scale up practical applications.

Vietnam urged to shift FDI focus toward core technologies, stronger local businesses

Vietnam urged to shift FDI focus toward core technologies, stronger local businesses

Economy 22:40 26/10/2026

Vietnam needs to shift from attracting FDI based on its manufacturing and processing advantages toward developing core technologies, a skilled workforce, and a domestic business ecosystem amid a global technology growth cycle driven by AI, according to foreign and domestic experts.

Autumn Economic Forum 2026 opens in Ho Chi Minh City

Autumn Economic Forum 2026 opens in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City 14:43 26/10/2026

The Autumn Economic Forum 2026 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, kicking off four days of discussions on technology, innovation and new growth drivers.