Southern economic hub to be not only a dynamic and innovative city in Vietnam but also a financial and service center in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific.
According to the Institute of Urban Construction Planning in Ho Chi Minh City, the general planning of the city to 2040 and vision to 2060 must focus on research into ASEAN cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila, and connect with the world via air and maritime routes to maximize its potential.