Stepping into a new era, the Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Term I, has outlined a visionary roadmap for the city’s development over the next five years. The goal is to transform Ho Chi Minh City into a civilized, modern metropolis—a leading hub of innovation, dynamism, and integration at the forefront of Vietnam’s industrialization and modernization efforts. This ambitious plan aims to position the city as a standout in Southeast Asia, secure its place among the top 100 global cities, and establish it as a highly livable, world-class innovation ecosystem within the high-income group.