The draft Political Report for the 1st Party Congress of Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee, term 2025-2030, outlines a clear vision: by 2030, the city aims to emerge as a civilized, modern metropolis, leading as a dynamic hub of innovation and integration in Vietnam’s industrialization and modernization efforts. It seeks to establish a prominent position in Southeast Asia, rank among the top 100 global cities, and become a high-income, livable urban center with a world-class innovation ecosystem.