HCMC – The Vietnam International Financial Center in HCMC, in coordination with the London Stock Exchange, held a high-level investment forum and officially launched the Fintech Hub on April 14.
City officials said the hub will act as a platform linking financial institutions, technology firms and investors, while supporting innovation through regulatory sandbox mechanisms and facilitating cross border capital flows.
Nguyen Cong Vinh, vice chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee, said the initiative marks a key step in the city’s financial development strategy.
He added that cooperation with the London Stock Exchange would help Vietnamese companies access global funding and improve governance and transparency standards.
Julia Hoggett, chief executive officer of the London Stock Exchange, said Vietnam is emerging as one of Asia’s most dynamic economies, with growing appeal to international investors.
The Fintech Hub is expected to be a key driver of HCMC’s push into digital finance, as the city climbs global financial center rankings. In the latest Global Financial Centers Index 2026, HCMC ranked 84th with 665 points, up 11 places from 95th in 2025.
Within Southeast Asia, the city rose to third place, surpassing Jakarta, ranked 86th, and Bangkok, ranked 100th, while trailing only Singapore, ranked fourth, and Kuala Lumpur, ranked 42nd, highlighting its growing role in the regional financial network.
