Pilot digital investment promotion infrastructure launched in Ho Chi Minh City

The platform, unveiled on July 9 by the municipal People's Committee, marks the city's shift from traditional investment promotion to a digital model that provides investors with centralised information on planning, infrastructure, land availability and priority sectors.

Speaking at the launch, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Van Duoc said HCMCInvest aims to remove information barriers, ensure equal access to official data for all businesses and shorten the time required for investors to assess market opportunities.

He described the pilot as the first step towards building a modern, transparent and investor-friendly digital ecosystem, adding that the platform will continue to be refined based on feedback from businesses and users.

Director of the National Digital Transformation Agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology Tran Duy Ninh said Ho Chi Minh City is among the country's pioneers in developing a digital investment promotion platform. He noted that integrating AI with large-scale data would enhance analysis, improve decision-making and support more efficient public services.

Experts said the initiative reflects the city's broader strategy of using digital technologies to strengthen its competitiveness and attract investment. Tran Van Chin, Chairman of technology company Arobid.com, described HCMCInvest as an important milestone in modernising investment promotion and implementing national policies on science, innovation and digital transformation.

During the event, the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) signed a cooperation agreement with Arobid.com to jointly manage and develop the platform. Arobid.com also entered into a strategic partnership with S&P Global, with the collaboration expected to improve access to internationally recognised market data and analytics, enhancing the quality and credibility of information available to global investors.