Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City opened its fourth Green Growth Products & Services Exhibition (GRECO 2026) on October 26 as part of the 2026 Autumn Economic Forum, pitching the event as a platform for green transition and investment.
The event, co-run by the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC), the Vietnam Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the municipal Department of Culture and Sports and partners, spans about 11,000 sq.m with roughly 300 standard booths, and draws more than 90 local and foreign entities and companies for displays, technology matchmaking, green transition promotion and investment cooperation.
Standing Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Loc Ha described the city as a special urban area, economic engine and growth pole, and a major hub for finance, trade, science and technology, innovation and global integration. He said industrial transformation tied to green and digital shifts is a core task, aimed at restructuring the economy toward smart, carbon-neutral and sustainable growth.
“This is a practical action to concretise the National Green Growth Strategy and the commitment to achieve net-zero emissions”, Ha said.
The pitch comes as Ho Chi Minh City keeps growth momentum. GRDP for the first nine months of 2026 is estimated at 2.46 quadrillion VND (94.6 billion USD), up 9.06% year on year; industrial output rose 10.9%; and FDI topped 17.8 billion USD, up 323.1%, with high-tech, innovation and digital transformation drawing investor interest.
But pressure is rising as international markets are imposing stricter green standards and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements. The city vows a better investment climate, faster technology adoption, greener supply chain links in industrial parks and export processing zones, and easier access to resources for production upgrades and governance.
GRECO 2026 is meant to turn those goals into deals covering technology connectivity, trade and investment promotion and international cooperation. The show gives firms access to advanced technology and sustainable production models, helping build a green consumer market.
The exhibition is set up as an integrated trade, investment, science-tech and green transition platform, split into four zones, including high technology, green urban areas, green products and community experience.
The high-tech zone showcases AI, semiconductors, low-altitude economy, automation, robotics, 3D printing and new materials. Green urban zone focuses on transport, energy, environment and smart-city solutions. Green products spotlights circular economy goods, services and business models that meet ESG standards and links research institutes and universities with startups.
The community zone puts products and technology in front of residents and pushes sustainable consumption, emissions cuts and source waste sorting, part of an effort to broaden public buy-in for the green transition.
Exhibitors include the Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City, the Agricultural Hi-Tech Park of Ho Chi Minh City, the Saigon Hi-Tech Park labs, Toyota Vietnam, Xiaomi Vietnam, Gree Vietnam, BBMG Corporation, the Republic of Korea’s National IT Industry Promotion Agency, the Korea IT Cooperation Centre, AIZEN Global, EMCT Inc. and OMODA.
The centerpiece is a 600 sq.m robotics demo by AICAP Group with AIBRAIN, AIROBO and China Robotics Industry Development Alliance, involving more than 30 Chinese robot and AI firms and research institutes, a showcase for automation solutions and partnership opportunities.
From October 26–29, ITPC and partners will run five seminars, talks and targeted trade matchmaking sessions on digital technology and AI; green transition in energy, urban and environmental sectors; and supply chain, investment and innovation cooperation with Chinese, Nordic and Israeli partners. Organisers expect about 100,000 visitors./.
VNA
See more
Reference exchange rate up 6 VND on October 27
With the current trading band of ±5%, the ceiling rate applicable to commercial banks stood at 26,915 VND/USD, while the floor rate was 24,351 VND/USD.
Vietnam can’t win high-tech investment on land alone: 2026 Autumn Economic Forum
Bill Giannikos, Director of the Global Services Centre and Data Centre at Aurecon Vietnam, said data centre development has to be planned alongside land, power, telecoms and supporting services. Investors need clear information on land availability, power capacity, supply timelines and connectivity before committing to large projects.
Mozambique considers Vietnam a leading strategic partner in agricultural cooperation
A highlight of bilateral agricultural cooperation was the project on rice, soybean and vegetable production in central Mozambique during the 2013-2017 period. The project delivered tangible results, particularly by helping local farmers gain access to advanced farming techniques and high-quality crop varieties, thereby contributing to higher yields of key crops in the region.
Hanoi affirms role as core, growth pole of Capital region
Hanoi is facing a growing imperative to shift from development mindset limited by administrative boundaries toward one focused on regional spatial growth. Politburo’s Resolution No. 27-NQ/TW, issued on August 28, 2026, on regional development and the organisation of national development space for the new period, identifies the Hanoi metropolitan area as one of the country’s two major growth poles and urges stronger connections in infrastructure, economy, science and technology, and resources between the capital and localities.
Vietnam eyes APEC 2027 to push green farming, food security agenda
Hosting APEC 2027, Vietnam plans to work with the APEC Secretariat on a policy dialogue on rice-sector innovation, and a workshop on public-private partnerships for regenerative agriculture on the sidelines of the first APEC Senior Officials Meeting (SOM1). The events will give economies a platform to share lessons and practical experience in green, low-emission farming.
Ca Mau connects businesses to expand markets
The southernmost province of Ca Mau is stepping up trade promotion and business networking to expand markets for local products, turning its natural, economic and ecological advantages into drivers of rapid and sustainable growth in the Mekong Delta.
Domestic airlines urged to resume, expand domestic air routes by year-end
Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) suggested that airlines should identify routes to be resumed or newly launched, as well as existing routes on which flight frequencies could be increased. They should also outline implementation plans and timelines for the final months of 2026 and 2027, assess market demand, and evaluate fleet deployment options and operational sustainability.
Vietnam, Laos drive agricultural collaboration
Some 208 Vietnamese companies are investing in crops, forestry and livestock in Laos, with registered capital of about 1.4 billion USD. Authorities in both countries are also upgrading transport and energy infrastructure as they aim to lift bilateral trade to 10 billion USD by 2030, while pressing ahead with efforts to draw more investment.
Vietnam promotes adoption of GS1 standards
Vietnam is stepping up cooperation with GS1, the global organisation that develops and manages standards for product identification, barcodes and supply chain data, to help businesses improve efficiency and competitiveness in digital supply chains.
Tay Ninh targets at least three logistics centres by 2030
The southern province of Tay Ninh aims to attract investment in at least three logistics centres, two wholesale markets and three to five shopping malls and supermarkets by 2030 as part of efforts to develop modern commercial infrastructure, improve goods circulation and capitalise on regional connectivity and international trade.
Ho Chi Minh City pitches infrastructure, finance, energy, tech to global investors
Competing for global capital, Ho Chi Minh City is targeting quality FDI in finance, technology, digital transformation, green economy, sustainable development and innovation. It aims to draw 19 billion USD in FDI in 2026
Hanoi court tries 188 in Mr Pips’ 160.4 mln USD investment fraud case
The Hanoi People’s Court on October 26 opened the trial of 188 defendants in a major investment fraud case involving Pho Duc Nam, known as Mr Pips, whose alleged fake trading platforms defrauded more than 900 investors of nearly 1.56 trillion VND (60.4 million USD).
Vietnam, Poland seek to unlock cooperation potential under Strategic Partnership
Poland is currently Vietnam’s largest trading partner in Central and Eastern Europe. Bilateral trade has maintained steady growth, reaching nearly 4 billion USD in 2025, up 14.8% from 2024, and nearly 3.5 billion USD in the first nine months of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 19%.
Vietnam-India Future Technology Forum turns innovative ideas into marketable products
Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Tshering W. Sherpa called for the two countries to elevate their partnership by turning mutual trust and shared values into tangible results, particularly in information and communications technology, innovation, science and technology.
Science–industry links key to green transition: conference
The 18th Asia-Pacific Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production (APRSCP) aims to turn sustainable production and consumption goals into practical, measurable and scalable solutions while strengthening cooperation among authorities, researchers, businesses and international partners.
Ho Chi Minh City accelerates major infrastructure projects to boost growth
Expanded metro networks could encourage a shift towards public transport and transit-oriented development, with residential, commercial and service hubs emerging around stations. Meanwhile, the combined connectivity of Long Thanh and Tan Son Nhat airports could strengthen the city’s role as a regional aviation, financial and logistics centre.
Nghe An steps up efforts to attract high-quality FDI
Economic experts say that together with available cleared land, an abundant workforce and ongoing infrastructure and logistics projects, streamlined and faster administrative procedures will make the province more attractive to foreign investors.
Vietnam, Norway eye huge cooperation potential in offshore wind power
The goal of Norwegian companies is not only to seek business cooperation opportunities, but also to accompany Vietnam in developing a safe, efficient and sustainable offshore wind industry.
Reference exchange unchanged at week’s beginning
With the current trading band of ±5%, the ceiling rate applicable to commercial banks stood at 26,908 VND/USD, while the floor rate was 24,346 VND/USD.
Da Nang approves Free Trade Zone 7 investment plan
The Da Nang Special Economic Zone Authority (DSEZA) said the project, the last location of the 1,881ha Da Nang FTZ, would start construction from the fourth quarter of 2027 and begin full operation in 2032.