Many investment and business opportunities in Southern economic hub

On February 4, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) – Ho Chi Minh City Branch organized the forum titled “Business - Investment in the southern key economic region.” The event was held to accompany localities in promoting their potential, advantages and investment environment to the domestic and foreign business and investor community.

Vice Chairman of the VCCI Vo Tan Thanh delivers remarks at the forum. Photo: Vuong The

Speaking at the forum, Vice Chairman of the VCCI Vo Tan Thanh emphasized that 2025 was a year of special significance for Vietnam’s economy. GDP growth reached 8.02%, placing the country among the highest growth rates in Southeast Asia. The size of the economy surpassed 514 billion USD, propelling Vietnam to the 32nd place in the world. Within the overall national context, the Southern economic hub, comprising Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh and Lam Dong, continues to serve as one of the most important growth engines, with the largest number of enterprises nationwide, as well as leading positions in import-export activities and investment attraction.

Delegates exchange views during the panel discussion on investment and business opportunities in localities. Photo: Vuong The.

However, the region is also facing major challenges, including pressure on transport and logistics infrastructure, overloaded development space, increasingly fierce competition in attracting high-quality investment, and rising requirements for green growth, sustainable development and digital transformation. Regional connectivity has yet to reach its full potential and needs to be further promoted to ensure more effective linkage and development.

A representative of the Indonesian Business Association in Vietnam expresses expectations for cooperation and business prospects. Photo: Vuong The

At the forum, delegates listened to a presentation by Dau Anh Tuan, Deputy Secretary General and Head of the Legal Department of VCCI, who analyzed the business environment of the Southern economic hub from the perspective of local governance. Consul General of Vietnam in San Francisco (the United States) Hoang Anh Tuan also presented an overview of business and investment prospects for Vietnamese enterprises in the United States, key issues enterprises should note when cooperating with U.S. partners, and solutions to better tap into this market.

Dong Nai enterprises attend the forum. Photo: Vuong The

The forum also featured a panel discussion in which economic experts, leaders of localities in the region and business representatives discussed and introduced key projects, investment incentive policies and outstanding competitive advantages. This provided investors with direct, comprehensive and multi-dimensional information as a basis for assessment and investment decision-making.

By Vuong The – Translated by M.Nguyet, Thu Ha