Vietnam regional economic updates: infrastructure and investment trends

Various regions in Vietnam are reporting significant progress in infrastructure and economic development. In Ho Chi Minh City, the government has launched the “Vibrant HCMC” program for 2026–2030, aiming to increase consumer spending by 14–15% annually through a massive ecosystem of shopping, tourism, and digital payments.

Public investment disbursement shows mixed results across provinces. Ho Chi Minh City has achieved an 80.1% disbursement rate for its 147,599 billion VND plan, while Quang Ninh faces challenges with nearly 2,000 billion VND in carried-over funds from 2025 remaining unspent. In Thai Nguyen, key transport projects are on track for December completion, following the disbursement of over 1,750 billion VND.

In the industrial and energy sectors, Thanh Hoa is upgrading its electrical infrastructure to support projected double-digit economic growth and rising industrial demand. Additionally, the Ministry of Construction is researching the expansion of North-South expressway segments via the PPP method, with four major investors proposed to lead the preparations.