Ho Chi Minh City unveiled the projects on October 28 during the 2026 Autumn Economic Forum, with a combined estimated investment of around $13 billion.

The projects have either received in-principle investment approval or been granted investment registration certificates, reflecting the city's efforts to channel capital into sectors considered essential to economic growth and the transition toward a new development model.

Among the most prominent projects in port infrastructure and logistics is the Can Gio International Transshipment Port, with an estimated investment of $4.923 billion. The project involves Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC), Saigon Port Joint Stock Company and Terminal Investment Limited Holding S.A.

The Gemalink Port project in Tan Phuoc Ward carries an investment of approximately $770 million, while the My Xuan 6 Port project is valued at around $66.6 million.

In the logistics sector, the Swift Logistics project, part of the TikTok ecosystem, has a total investment of approximately $987.4 million.

Urban development is another major focus, with two particularly large projects announced.

The Smart Complex in Functional Area 2A of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area, developed by Lotte Properties HCMC, represents an investment of approximately $2.292 billion.

Meanwhile, the International University Urban Area project has a revised total investment of around $6.612 billion, making it one of the largest projects on the announced list.

In the industrial and high-tech sectors, the first phase of the Vinh Lap Industrial Park infrastructure development and operation project has registered investment capital of approximately $379.69 million.

The project involves Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park Joint Venture Co., Ltd., Becamex Investment and Industrial Development Group, and VSIP Quang Ngai Co., Ltd.

Another project, the GL Cables high-tech electrical cable manufacturing plant, has registered investment capital of approximately $23.08 million.

Several other manufacturing investments were also announced.

Xinyi Glass Vietnam Co., Ltd. plans to invest $230 million in manufacturing energy-saving float glass, Low-E coated glass, mirrors, laminated safety glass and specialized automotive glass.

Chang Yue Technology (VN) Co., Ltd. has committed $70 million to iron, steel and non-ferrous metal casting, as well as mechanical processing.

In the semiconductor sector, a $45 million project involving Coherent Corp and II-VI Vietnam Co., Ltd. will focus on manufacturing thermoelectric semiconductor materials and thermoelectric cooling devices.

Ito Automation Technologies Vietnam Co., Ltd. is investing $8 million in the production of automation machinery, robots and sensors, alongside the development of data management solutions.

According to the forum organizers, the announcement of the 12 projects is intended to showcase Ho Chi Minh City's priority investment sectors while strengthening connections with domestic and international investors, technology partners and financial institutions.

The initiative is also expected to support partnerships and capital mobilization for infrastructure development, industrial expansion and higher-value economic activities.

Ho Chi Minh City announces first 10 members of its international financial center

On the same day, the Ho Chi Minh City International Financial Center (VIFC-HCMC) announced its first 10 holding companies, which are expected to mobilize and invest approximately $2.7 billion by 2027.

Holding companies primarily own and manage equity stakes in other businesses.

Among the announced companies, Saigon Marina IFC is expected to raise $816 million, followed by AG&P Holding Vietnam with $425 million, EQuest Capital with $325 million, Son Kim Capital IFC with $275 million and REE Energy Finance with $200 million.

The planned capital will be directed toward infrastructure, energy, education and the broader ecosystem supporting Ho Chi Minh City's international financial center.

Phuoc Sang - Thu Ha