Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh City is positioning itself as a destination for next-generation foreign direct investment (FDI) after its administrative merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces, leveraging the combined strengths of finance, manufacturing, logistics, innovation, and high-quality services to drive sustainable growth. Beyond market access, global investors are increasingly seeking destinations with well-connected infrastructure, skilled human resources, vibrant innovation ecosystems, and business-friendly governance. According to local officials, the expanded city is well positioned to meet those requirements.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the city now has 67 export processing and industrial parks covering more than 27,000 hectares. Under its master plan to 2050, the number of these parks will rise to 105, spanning over 49,000 hectares. As of June 2026, Ho Chi Minh City was home to more than 21,350 FDI projects with nearly 147 billion USD in registered capital.