Ho Chi Minh City aims to attract US$19 billion in FDI in 2026, prioritising finance, technology, digital transformation, green economy and innovation, as outlined at the CEO 500 programme on 26 October within AEF 2026. Mr Nguyen Cong Vinh, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee, said investment decisions now depend on the connectivity of the entire ecosystem, including technology, infrastructure, energy, human resources and finance. Mr Nguyen Huu Huan of VIFC-HCMC said six priority sectors are AI and digital infrastructure, semiconductors and automation, blockchain and digital finance, biotech and green technology, quantum security and cryptography, and knowledge services, R&D, product design and regional headquarters. Representatives of Pacifico Energy and Arup stressed synchronised planning of energy infrastructure and transport, while Marc Knapper of KGA proposed trade finance, risk hedging and green bond services.
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Original headline: TP. Hồ Chí Minh đặt mục tiêu hút 19 tỷ USD vốn FDI, đón làn sóng đầu tư mới
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