VIFC-HCMC sets up advisory board with leading global experts
The advisory board will support research, provide policy advice and recommend strategic directions for the centre’s development, the VIFC-HCMC Executive Board said.
Resolution 10-NQ/TW – New impetus for Vietnam International Financial Centre ambitions
The Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC) is expected to play a pivotal role in attracting, connecting and channeling high-quality capital flows into the country.
International Financial Centre - Vietnam's strategic move in global race: Expert
Vietnam is pursuing a “one centre – two destinations” model. Ho Chi Minh City is envisioned as a comprehensive financial hub linked with a free trade zone, while Da Nang will focus on innovation, fintech, digital assets and serve as a testing ground for new financial models. This complementary structure allows Vietnam to develop a tailored approach rather than replicate existing financial centres.
Vietnam’s international financial centre strengthens global foothold
According to the latest Global Financial Centres Index 2026 (GFCI 39), Ho Chi Minh City ranked 84th out of 120 financial centres worldwide, climbing 11 positions compared with 2025. Within ASEAN, the city now ranks third behind Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, overtaking Bangkok and Jakarta.
Ho Chi Minh City defines four pillar product groups for International Financial Centre
The Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has been structured around four pillar product groups, which are seen as the foundation for gradually building Ho Chi Minh City into a competitive financial hub in the region and the world.