Ho Chi Minh City, April 6 -- Ho Chi Minh City is emerging as a new highlight on the global financial map, with rising rankings and strong fintech growth momentum. In this context, a regulatory sandbox is seen as a "policy laboratory", providing a key foundation for accelerating the development of an international financial centre. Momentum from rising rankings According to the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 39), Ho Chi Minh City climbed 11 places to rank 84 globally and was identified among centres likely to expand influence within the next two to three years. The improvement coincides with rapid fintech growth, with the city rising seven positions to 83rd globally. A 2025 StartupBlink report also marked the fourth consecutive year ...