Ho Chi Minh City: 2026 Friendship Dialogue to Drive Sustainable Growth

Ho Chi Minh City announced it will host an international 'Friendship Dialogue' in 2026, aiming to create new drivers for sustainable growth. This event is intended to strengthen ties between the city and the international community, ushering in a new phase of economic development. Vietnam is currently experiencing rapid economic growth under its one-party system. Ho Chi Minh City, in particular, as the country's largest economic hub, has actively attracted domestic and foreign investment, advancing infrastructure development and the adoption of advanced technologies. However, with increasingly strong economic ties with China in recent years, diversifying supply chains and transitioning to higher value-added industries have become pressing issues. Against this backdrop, this 'Friendship Dialogue' is expected to be a crucial opportunity to enhance the sustainability of the Vietnamese economy and further strengthen its competitiveness in the global economy through dialogue with the international community.