Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called on Ho Chi Minh City to accelerate key infrastructure projects, launch a series of large-scale developments in the second half of 2026, and resolve long-delayed investments to create new growth momentum for the country's largest economic hub.

During a recent working session with the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, the Prime Minister stressed the need to improve administrative efficiency by reducing processing times and compliance costs by 50%.

The city was instructed to update its economic growth scenarios in line with current conditions and unlock potential across key sectors, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and financial services. Authorities were also asked to address obstacles facing businesses and ensure stable supplies of goods and production materials.

On public investment, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of accelerating disbursement and assigning clear responsibilities to agencies and officials, with the goal of achieving a 100% disbursement rate.

The city was also directed to speed up major transport projects, including Ring Road 3, the An Phu and My Thuy interchanges, and National Highway 50. In the second half of the year, the city is expected to begin construction of several landmark projects, including Metro Line 2, the Can Gio–Ba Ria-Vung Tau sea bridge, Cai Mep Ha Port, the Thu Thiem–Long Thanh railway, Thu Thiem 4 Bridge, and Binh Tien Road.

The PM further urged the city to strengthen its role as a national center for trade and services, expand logistics infrastructure linked to major seaports, and accelerate the development of an international financial center to attract global investors and financial institutions.