At a working session with Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on the progress of the implementation of the Vietnam International Finance Center in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of December 9, Dr. Truong Minh Huy Vu, Director of the Institute for City Development Studies, said that the city has prepared steps in terms of infrastructure, human resources, investors, etc. to operate the center, which is expected to open on December 19.
The headquarters for the Vietnam International Financial Center agencies in Ho Chi Minh City (executive agency, supervisory agency) has been prepared by the city, divided into 3 phases.
Phase 1: The headquarters will be located on the 6th floor of the building at 123 Truong Dinh Street. Phase 2: The headquarters will be located at 8 Nguyen Hue Street. This building is currently undergoing renovations and is expected to be completed before the Lunar New Year 2026. Phase 3: Construction of the completed International Finance Center in the Thu Thiem area.
Regarding technical infrastructure and data, Mr. Vu said that the departments are reviewing the entire system, including the city's digital infrastructure and data center system. Currently, the city has 16 data centers, some of which are of high standards and can be used for the operations of the International Finance Center.
Regarding investors, Ho Chi Minh City said that there are currently more than 50 investors and organizations interested in the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City, including 4 groups: infrastructure, finance, technology and digital services.
Within the framework of the recent Autumn Economic Forum 2025, the city has officially contacted 20 investors and identified 10 partners who are ready to accompany and become founding members of the Vietnam International Finance Center in Ho Chi Minh City. It is expected that as soon as the center is launched, 10 investors will sign on to participate.
To operate the International Financial Center effectively, the representative of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee requested that central ministries and branches support in sending experts and appropriate personnel to ensure that the supervisory agency operates effectively from the beginning.
According to Ms. Mai Thi Thu Van, Deputy Head of the Government Office, with the current progress, it is likely that all documents will be completed before December 19, creating the basis for putting the mechanisms into operation.
The Government strives to issue Decrees related to the International Financial Center before December 15, to create a legal framework and operating platform for the center.
According to VNASource: https://baohaiphong.vn/tp-ho-chi-minh-du-kien-ra-mat-trung-tam-tai-chinh-quoc-te-vao-ngay-19-12-529136.html
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