# Ho Chi Minh City international engagement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ho-chi-minh-city-international-engagement > Updated: 2026-10-26T09:33:34.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 4. Ho Chi Minh City has engaged in various international activities focused on cultural promotion and economic development. In mid-October 2026, a city publishing delegation attended the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany, showcasing nearly 100 English and bilingual titles to promote Vietnamese culture. Following this, the city hosted the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 (AEF 2026) and the GRECO 2026 green growth exhibition. Co-branded with the World Economic Forum (WEF), the forum brought together over 1,500 delegates, including government officials and leaders from more than 500 multinational corporations. The event focused on the “Convergence of New Global Growth Poles” and the “Spirit of Cooperation in a New Era,” aiming to reposition Vietnam and ASEAN within global value chains. Key discussions centered on attracting high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) by prioritizing policy stability, infrastructure, and human resource training. Experts emphasized transitioning from assembly-based manufacturing toward high-value sectors like semiconductors, robotics, and AI by mastering digital technology. The forum also highlighted the necessity of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards and green transformation to meet international market requirements. Parallel to these discussions, the GRECO 2026 exhibition showcased advanced technologies, including 3D printing and automation, to connect businesses with sustainable production models. Additionally, the CEO 500 program addressed the convergence of FDI, technology, and global financial flows to drive the city's economic development. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Ho Chi Minh City hosts Autumn Economic Forum 2026 Ho Chi Minh City is hosting the Autumn Economic Forum 2026, co-branded with the WEF, to discuss global value chains, AI, green growth, and digital transformation in Vietnam and ASEAN. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-investors-seek-policy-certainty-for-long-term-growth ### 2026-10-23: Ho Chi Minh City to host Autumn Economic Forum 2026 Ho Chi Minh City will host the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 in partnership with the World Economic Forum, focusing on global growth poles and regional economic connectivity in the Mekong sub-region. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-to-host-autumn-economic-forum-2026-1 ### 2026-10-20: Ho Chi Minh City to host Autumn Economic Forum 2026 Ho Chi Minh City will host the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 from October 26–29, gathering 1,500 delegates to discuss global growth poles, innovation, and new cooperation models. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-to-host-autumn-economic-forum-2026 ### 2026-10-15: Ho Chi Minh City publishing delegation attends Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 The Ho Chi Minh City publishing delegation engaged with 36 international partners at the 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair, promoting Vietnamese culture and exploring two-way copyright exchanges. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-publishing-delegation-attends-frankfurt-book-fair-2026 --- Cite as: Ho Chi Minh City international engagement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ho-chi-minh-city-international-engagement