AEF 2026: Countries urged to balance openness with economic resilience
Economy 19:19 28/10/2026Countries must remain open to global trade and investment while reducing excessive dependence on individual markets and supply chains to withstand economic shocks and capitalize on emerging growth drivers, international officials said at the 2026 Autumn Economic Forum in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City unveils 12 investment projects worth over $13bn at AEF 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 16:45 28/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled 12 investment projects worth more than US$13 billion, spanning seaports, logistics, urban development, and high technology, at the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 (AEF 2026).
First 10 firms join Vietnam financial center with nearly $3 billion in planned investment
Ho Chi Minh City 15:11 28/10/2026The Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has announced its first 10 official members, with the businesses and organizations planning to mobilize and invest a combined US$2.7 billion by 2027 in projects spanning finance, infrastructure, energy, and technology.
Vietnam’s rapid, sustainable growth to reinforce strategic autonomy: PM Le Minh Hung
Ho Chi Minh City 14:46 28/10/2026Vietnam is seeking to build greater autonomy and self-reliance on the strength of its domestic economy while encouraging international partners to move beyond investment toward deeper development cooperation, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said on Wednesday.
Global cooperation key to Ho Chi Minh City’s growth ambitions: international experts
Ho Chi Minh City 10:52 28/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City should make the most of its existing international relationships and elevate them to new heights to establish itself as a global growth hub, international representatives told Tuoi Tre (Youth) online newspaper on the sidelines of the ongoing Autumn Economic Forum 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks new growth model for AI era
Ho Chi Minh City 20:58 27/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking a new growth model built on technology, human capital, and international cooperation as artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, experts and officials said at the on-going 2026 Autumn Economic Forum on Tuesday.
AEF 2026: Vietnamese SMEs struggle with ESG adoption amid data, management gaps
Ho Chi Minh City 18:09 27/10/2026Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to adopt environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices due to limited capacity and data gaps, experts said at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday.
Vietnamese businesses turn shrimp shells, pineapple peels into valuable products
Economy 15:57 27/10/2026Vietnamese businesses and research institutions make the most use of agricultural and seafood by-products by turning them into consumer goods, fertilizers, and textile materials, which are being showcased at the on-going fourth Green Growth Show (GRECO 2026) in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam, India set sights on decade-long technology cooperation
Vietnam News 12:54 27/10/2026Vietnam 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.
Autumn Economic Forum 2026: Gateway for global investors to Ho Chi Minh City int’l financial center
Ho Chi Minh City 15:17 26/10/2026The Autumn Economic Forum 2026, which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, is expected to provide an important platform for the Vietnam International Financial Center in the southern metropolis to showcase its operating model and expand ties with international investors and financial institutions.
Autumn Economic Forum 2026 opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:43 26/10/2026The 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.
Vietnam to announce over $13bn in new investments at Autumn Economic Forum 2026
Economy 22:19 20/10/2026Vietnam is expected to announce 12 new investment projects with total registered capital of more than US$13 billion at the 2026 Autumn Economic Forum, which will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from October 26 to 29, as the city seeks to mobilize international resources and position itself as a global growth hub, according to the forum's organizers.