The northern area of Ho Chi Minh City is set to become a major science and technology urban zone, marking a transformative step in the city’s spatial and economic development. The announcement was made on January 15, with participation from the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, government agencies, and major partners including Becamex, VSIP, and global technology giants such as Qualcomm, Coherent, Warburg Pincus, and Fraunhofer ENAS. Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Minh Thanh emphasized the significance of the initiative, stating that it aligns with the city’s newly granted special policy mechanisms from the central government. He further noted that the northern science-technology urban area plays a strategically vital role in the overall spatial and economic development of both Ho Chi Minh City and the Southeast Region. Following the merger of Binh Duong into Ho Chi Minh City, the tower was handed back to Becamex to be maintained and upgraded for science and technology development purposes.
