On October 28, at the Autumn Economic Forum 2026, Ho Chi Minh City announced 12 investment projects with total capital of 13 billion USD, focusing on seaports and logistics, smart urban areas, education and scientific research. These projects have been granted investment policy approval or investment registration certificates and are being implemented. The largest is the Cần Giờ International Transshipment Port, with capital of about 4.933 billion USD, invested by a consortium including Vietnam Maritime Corporation, Saigon Port JSC and Terminal Investment Limited. The International University Urban Area project has adjusted capital of over 6.65 billion USD. The forum runs from October 26 to 29 under the theme “Spirit of Cooperation in the New Era” and, for the first time, is co-branded with the World Economic Forum (WEF) for its two main days, October 27 and 28. It is expected to draw 10 international organizations, 160 delegations from science, technology and innovation centers, and about 500 international businesses, associations, diplomatic and consular bodies.
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Original headline: Việt Nam vừa chứng kiến một “kỷ lục” 13 tỷ USD tại thành phố giàu nhất nước
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