The Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum (HEF) organized by the City People’s Committee aims at amassing initiatives, ideas and advice from international and local experts, scholars and speakers for the City’s socio-economic development in general and for the Master plans, goals and objectives, key programs in particular.

In 2018, the very first HEF was a significant success with the participation of over 800 delegates and 20 international speakers sharing in-depth ideas and thought under the theme “Fostering Innovative Urban Development: the Prominent Role of Enterprises”.

Writing the next chapter for HEF, the second Forum is slated to kick off on October 18, 2019 (at Pham Van Dong White Palace Convention Center) themed “Ho Chi Minh City: The next Asian and Global Financial Center”.

The Forum is expected to receive the turnout of over 900 delegates including Leaders from Vietnamese Central Government, Ministries and Departments; representatives from foreign economic and trade offices, consular corps; Leaders of World Bank, financial institutes such as IMF, IFC, ADB, etc.

This is an occasion for the City Leaders to gather initiatives and ideas to assess the City’s potentials and real situation, opportunities and challenges as well as clarify the vision and determination in developing Ho Chi Minh City into the next Asian and Global financial center. The Forum is also a rendezvous for local and foreign business communities to get connected and raise their voice for the building and development of the City in the future.