The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
As of 2024, Vietnam had recorded over 204.5 million bank accounts held by individual customers and 154.1 million bank cards in circulation. Nearly 87% of Vietnamese adults now have bank accounts.
Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of budget airline Vietjet Air, has put forward a proposal to invest in Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No 4, a 47km route linking Hoc Mon district to Nha Be district.
When large private enterprises of Vietnam participate in urban railway projects, they are expected to make big changes to progress, giving HCM City the opportunity to build an urban railway network in a fast, quality, and cost-saving manner.
They are the Vietnam International Hardware Expo 2025 and the Home Show Vietnam 2025, co-organised by Singapore-based Uninet Exhibition Pte. Ltd. and Han Viet MICE EIMS Co., Ltd., in collaboration with local and international trade promotion agencies.
Its Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 4.27% in the first five months, impacting residents' budgets, according to a report by the city’s Statistics Office.
The annual event aims to promote Vietnamese agricultural products, honour farmers, connect businesses with consumers, and foster cross-cultural exchange, according to Le Huu Luan, secretary to the chairman of Suoi Tien Theme Park.
The continuous influx of investment proposals from US technology corporations is a positive signal, demonstrating HCM City’s strong appeal to high-quality capital, especially in technology and real estate sectors.
At a recent conference to promote investment in Thu Duc city, local authorities revealed plans to auction land use rights for 239 hectares, including 49 lots in the Thu Thiem new urban area and 189 hectares from other projects.
The events include the Vietnam International Hardware Expo 2025 and the Home Show Vietnam 2025, co-organised by Singapore-based Uninet Exhibition Pte. Ltd. and Han Viet MICE EIMS Co., Ltd., in collaboration with local and international trade promotion agencies.
The four-day event features nearly 500 booths of about 400 companies from China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan (China), and Vietnam.
The resolution affirms that in a socialist-oriented market economy, the private sector is one of the most important driving forces of the national economy. On that foundation, the upcoming mergence of Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau provinces into Ho Chi Minh City will create conditions to form a mega-urban region integrating industry, finance, seaports, and innovation.
VILOG 2025 is expected to expand significantly in scale and quality, with stronger international participation and enhanced networking opportunities. It aims to promote green and digital transformation in the logistics sector.
Investors in HCM City can benefit from the most modern and comprehensive infrastructure system in Vietnam, along with open and supportive investment regulations and policies.
The establishment of an international financial centre is expected to serve as a catalyst to accelerate the city’s transformation and position it for breakthrough growth in the coming years.
Approximately 30,000 export-standard products are on display, covering key sectors including fashion and accessories, home decor and gifts, and consumer electronics.
The Vietfood & Beverage – Propack 2025 exhibition will feature 1,400 booths showcasing top-tier food, beverage, packaging, and processing technologies from global and domestic brands.
Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City reached over 2.41 billion USD, accounted for 25.3% of the total for the entire year 2024 and marking an increase of 19.6% compared to the previous quarter.
The residential property supply in Ho Chi Minh City remained constrained in the early months of 2025, with only 350 condominium units and 58 ready-built townhouses and villas launched.
Experts explored the root causes behind both the successes and failures of Vietnam’s bank restructuring efforts, while proposing practical measures to enhance their effectiveness going forward at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11.
According to the organisers, more than 300 international purchasing delegations from 60 countries and territories will attend the sourcing fair, supported by over 60 Vietnamese trade offices worldwide.
