Hanoi, April 3 -- Vietnam's International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has advanced 11 places in the 2026 global financial centre rankings, marking a notable step forward in the city's ambition to emerge as a regional financial hub and enhance its competitiveness amid accelerating global integration.

The rise reflects steady progress in developing the centre, supported by stronger engagement from the banking sector and the gradual formation of a modern, interconnected financial ecosystem.

According to the latest Global Financial Centres Index 2026 (GFCI 39), Ho Chi Minh City ranked 84th out of 120 financial centres worldwide, climbing 11 positions compared with 2025. Within ASEAN, the city now ranks third behind Sing...