Ho Chi Minh City targets double-digit GRDP growth through 2030

A view of Ho Chi Minh City. Furthermore, (Photo: Minh Ha) The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has issued a plan to implement the city’s socio-economic development strategy for 2026-2030. Furthermore, setting an ambitious target of achieving double-digit annual GRDP growth.

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Ho Chi Minh in Practice

Under the plan, the city will reform its governance and management methods, with greater emphasis on measurable economic outcomes. Therefore, it will establish a monthly quarterly growth monitoring system to closely track indicators including economic growth. Meanwhile, investment, consumption, exports public investment disbursement. However, the system is intended to provide early warnings of emerging challenges allow authorities to adjust policies.

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What to Expect on the Ground

Measures in a timely manner. Meanwhile, science and technology, innovation and digital transformation have been identified as key drivers of the city’s new growth model. Consequently, priority sectors include high-tech industries, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, big data, digital technology, logistics, finance. Furthermore, the marine economy, tourism cultural industries.

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Planning Notes

The city also plans to mobilise resources for major infrastructure projects. Thus, priority will be given to transport logistics infrastructure, digital infrastructure, urban development, energy, healthcare. Consequently, education environmental projects, as well as initiatives designed to strengthen regional connectivity. Therefore, the plan is part of Ho Chi Minh City’s broader strategy to restructure its growth model.

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