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HCM City rises 7 places in Global Financial Centres Ranking

Among Southeast Asian financial hubs, HCM City ranks below Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Bangkok (Thailand), and Jakarta (Indonesia), but stands above Manila (The Philippines).

A view of HCM City. HCM City has risen seven places in the Global Financial Centres Index this year. (Photo: VNA)
A view of HCM City. HCM City has risen seven places in the Global Financial Centres Index this year. (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNS/VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City has climbed seven spots to rank 98th out of 119 cities in this year’s Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), achieving its highest position since debuting in the index in 2022 at 102nd place.

According to the 37th edition of the GFCI, published on March 20 by Z/Yen Partners (UK) and the China Development Institute, HCM City’s score increased by 25 points, reaching 654 in this latest assessment.

The index is led by New York with 769 points, followed closely by London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Positions five through nine in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) remain unchanged, with San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Shenzhen holding steady. Notably, Seoul has re-entered the top 10 in this edition.

In the Asia-Pacific region, six financial centres have secured spots in the global top 20, with the region's average rating increasing by 2.06%—a reflection of its growing prominence in the financial sector.

Among Southeast Asian financial hubs, HCM City ranks below Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Bangkok (Thailand), and Jakarta (Indonesia), but stands above Manila (The Philippines).

The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) assesses the competitiveness of financial centres using 140 instrumental factors, with data sourced from organisations such as the World Bank, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the United Nations.

HCM City has long envisioned the establishment of an international financial centre.

By the end of 2024, the Politburo officially approved the creation of an International Financial Centre (IFC) in HCM City, alongside a regional financial centre in Da Nang.

The city plans to develop its IFC on a 9.2ha site in the Thu Thiem urban area of Thu Duc city, extending into a section of District 1.

The IFC is envisioned as a cornerstone for the city’s future economic growth, aimed at attracting international investors, boosting foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, and solidifying its position as Vietnam’s economic hub.

To expedite the project, the city has established a 29-member steering committee led by Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen. The committee will oversee the development and ensure the project's alignment with the city’s strategic objectives./.

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