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Ho Chi Minh City’s GRDP grew 8.27% year-on-year in Q1 2026, the highest YoY growth rate in a decade, according to the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee’s conclusions report on the city’s economic and social performance in Q1 2026 and its tasks and measures for Q2 2026.
The report cited several key indicators for Q1 2026:
For Q2 2026, Ho Chi Minh City aims for GRDP growth above 11%. The report said all departments, agencies, localities, and state-owned enterprises must finalize and issue plans to deliver on this two-digit growth target.
At the third expanded meeting of the City’s Party Committee on 10 April, the city emphasized accelerating the implementation of tasks and measures, including addressing urban issues such as traffic congestion, flooding, environmental pollution, food safety, fire prevention, and building a drug-free city. The meeting also noted consideration of drafting a new resolution to replace the current one and proposing the establishment of a special city.
The city’s Q2 plan includes mobilizing resources for development exceeding VND 1.2 quadrillion and accelerating the disbursement of public investment. It also calls for removing land and administrative bottlenecks to support major projects.
The plan further focuses on preparing for the groundbreaking and inauguration of key transport and infrastructure projects in time for holidays at the end of April and early May. Projects mentioned include:
The report also stated that the city will accelerate the Thủ Thiêm – Long Thành railway, targeting completion of acceleration measures by 30 June.
Ho Chi Minh City said it will accelerate growth drivers including the digital economy, green economy, science and technology, innovation, and clean energy. The city set a target for the digital economy to account for 30% of GRDP.
The report added that the city aims to operate the Vietnam International Financial Center effectively and attract financial institutions and strategic investors. It also highlighted advancing development of the free trade zone around the Cai Mép Ha port.

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