Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City ranked among Asia-Pacific wealth hubs

Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City have been named among the top 16 wealth centers in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Savills Spotlight on Wealth Trends 2026 report. Hoi An ranked 15th and Ho Chi Minh City ranked 16th in the assessment.

The report highlights a significant shift in the global wealth landscape driven by intergenerational wealth transfers and the emergence of new wealth from technology, startups, and artificial intelligence. Global personal wealth increased by 10.8% in 2025, adding nearly one million USD millionaires. Currently, there are 510,810 ultra-high-net-worth individuals with net worths of $30 million or more, holding approximately $60 trillion in total assets.

Over the next two decades, an estimated $84 trillion is expected to be transferred between generations. This new generation of wealth holders, often under 40, tends to be more mobile, with approximately 80% of self-made ultra-high-net-worth individuals living outside the country where they created their wealth. Their decision-making processes for selecting destinations now prioritize lifestyle factors, including security, education, healthcare, and international connectivity, alongside traditional business and investment opportunities.