During its development and integration, Ho Chi Minh city has allowed the building of export processing and industrial zones to attract domestic and foreign investment, in order to increase export turnover and create jobs for labourers.

The Tan Thuan processing zone in District 7

A training centre belonging to the city hi-tech area in District 9 where high quality human resources are trained to satisfy the demand of investors.

Quang Trung software park in District 12 – one of the locations developing information and technology, new material technology, biological technology and automatic mechanics of the city.

The city hi-tech agricultural production area in Cu Chi district where new technologies are studied and applied to create high quality plantation seedlings, contributing to boosting agricultural and rural industrialization and modernization.

Soai Rap waterway route was inaugurated in mid-2014, an important turning-point in the development of waterway traffic in the city and southern provinces, contributing to raising competitiveness for Vietnam’s import and export goods.

Cat Lai Port in district 2 is one of the seaports in Vietnam that handles the largest volume of transported containers.

Many new trade centres are put into use, serving the demand for shopping and recreation of customers.

Compiled by VNF ( Photo: hochiminhcity.gov.vn )