Ho Chi Minh City has readied necessary infrastructure, personnel, and investors for the operation of its International Financial Centre (IFC), slated to be inaugurated on December 19, Dr. Truong Minh Huy Vu, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS), has said.
The Autumn Economic Forum 2025 took place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 24 to 30, under the theme “Green Transition in the Digital Era.” Addressing the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Vietnam stands ready to work closely with all international partners on the basis of “harmonised interests and shared risks.”
The PM reiterated Vietnam’s strong commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and its readiness to open the market and strengthen the legal framework to attract green capital and advanced technologies.
Unlike existing IFCs in the region such as Hong Kong (China) or Singapore, which were built upon traditional commercial hubs, HCM City is emerging amid a restructuring of global supply chains. This creates opportunities for Vietnam to become an important link in the new value chain.
Vietnam stands ready to work closely with all international partners on the basis of “harmonised interests and shared risks,” Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on November 26 at the opening and plenary sessions of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 26 held separate meetings with international delegates attending the Autumn Economic Forum 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, during which he called for stronger global partnerships in science-technology and digital transformation.
Meeting with WEF Managing Director Stephan Mergenthaler, PM Pham Minh Chinh thanked Mergenthaler and WEF for their support in organising the Autumn Economic Forum, noting that the Managing Director’s address added energy and substance to the event.
The Autumn Economic Forum 2025 is not only an important international event but also a milestone marking a new phase in Vietnam’s development cooperation efforts and its contribution to peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, municipal leaders, representatives of ministries, and international investment funds attended and witnessed the signing ceremony, which was held on the sidelines of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025.
The talk show focused its discussions on three core themes: understanding the global context and youth’s role, assessing opportunities and challenges, and urging stakeholders to create a sweeping support ecosystem for young talent.
PM Pham Minh Chinh appreciated the practical, responsible, and enthusiastic contributions from international partners, along with domestic and international businesses, saying their opinions are a source of inspiration for Vietnam on its journey to realise the two centenary goals.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc on November 25 held separate receptions for Stephan Mergenthaler, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), and Yang Peng, CEO of the Singapore-based digital payments & fintech group Ant International, on the sidelines of the southern metropolis’ ongoing Autumn Economic Forum 2025.
The Autumn Economic Forum 2025 is expected to welcome Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, leaders of various countries, major enterprises and international organisations, creating an important platform to promote Vietnam’s image and discuss solutions for sustainable and digital-driven development.
The Autumn Economic Forum 2025 is set to take place in HCM City from November 25-27, focusing its discussions on green growth and digital transformation.