Going Offshore - Episode 1 | Ho Chi Minh City: "Gateway" connecting internationally through the new financial center

(HTV) - “Going offshore” is an information and special program of HTV, broadcast daily on HTV1. Ho Chi Minh City is affirming its role as a center connecting the maritime and international economic regions.

“Going offshore” - A journey connecting the marine economy and the spirit of beautiful living

“Vuon Khoi” is an information and special program of HTV, broadcast from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every day on HTV1. The program introduces the vibrant development picture of the sea, island and industrial urban areas in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau after the merger. The content aims to exploit the potential of the marine economy and the rhythm of industrial urban life. The program also introduces the land, people, traditional festivals, as well as efforts to maintain sovereignty and security of the sea and islands. “Vuon Khoi” is also a communication bridge for green economy, innovation, and the beautiful living spirit of the people of Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam aims to sharply reduce logistics costs in the next decade

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has just announced the Vietnam Logistics Services Development Strategy for the period 2025-2035, with a vision to 2050, with the goal of reducing logistics costs to 12-15% of GDP. The proportion of added value of logistics services in GDP is 5-7%, with an expected growth rate of 12-15% per year. By 2050, Vietnam strives to be in the world's top 30 in terms of Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and the strategy also aims to build 5 modern logistics centers by 2035, 10 centers reaching international standards by 2050. Ho Chi Minh City, along with Hanoi, Hai Phong and Da Nang, will be the key growth poles.

By 2050, Vietnam strives to be in the world's top 30 in terms of logistics efficiency index.

Vung Tau aims to become a sustainable fisheries logistics center

Vung Tau Ward currently has 2 fishing ports, 1 ship repair facility and more than 130 fishing logistics service vessels. According to the plan until 2030, the locality will reduce nearshore fishing vessels, increase offshore fishing vessels and increase the number of service vessels to 150. The goal is to reduce post-fishing losses to less than 10%, increase repair capacity to 2,800-3,000/year and create jobs for more than 11,000 workers. The locality also focuses on developing infrastructure, applying science and technology and expanding the market for consuming marine products.

Vung Tau Ward focuses on developing infrastructure, applying science and technology and expanding the market for seafood products.

Ho Chi Minh City is ready to operate an international financial center in November.

In November 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will operate the International Financial Center.

In November 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will operate the International Financial Center - a key project to turn the city into a global financial bridge. The center applies digital technology, artificial intelligence and international connections, creating favorable conditions for domestic and foreign investors. Along with preferential policies, modern infrastructure and a quality living environment, the center is expected to attract high-quality human resources and transfer advanced management technology. This will be a new "door" to bring Ho Chi Minh City to the regional level, opening up investment opportunities and promoting sustainable development.

Source: https://htv.com.vn/vuon-khoi-tap-1-tp-ho-chi-minh-cua-ngo-ket-noi-quoc-te-qua-trung-tam-tai-chinh-moi-222251113150558487.htm