On the morning of November 26, the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation, Science – Technology and Creative Startup Week 2025 (WISE HCMC⁺ 2025) officially opened at the Ho Chi Minh City Innovative Startup Center. Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Tran Thi Dieu Thuy attended and gave a speech.

City leaders and delegates pressed the button to open the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation, Science and Technology and Creative Startup Week in 2025. Photo: QUANG HUY

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Tran Thi Dieu Thuy said that according to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Global Innovation Index 2025 report, Vietnam ranks 44th out of 139 countries and territories; ranked 10th out of 17 economies in Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania.

Vice Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Tran Thi Dieu Thuy spoke at WISE HCMC⁺ 2025. Photo: QUANG HUY

In particular, according to Startup Blink, Ho Chi Minh City’s innovative startup ecosystem continues to grow, ranking 110/1,000 global cities and ranking 3rd in Southeast Asia.

Vice Chairwoman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Tran Thi Dieu Thuy presented a logo of thanks to units and businesses accompanying WISE HCMC⁺ 2025. Photo: QUANG HUY

According to the leader of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, the Politburo’s promulgation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on scientific and technological development, innovation and national digital transformation has created a basis for the whole country to enter a new stage of development.

Enterprises introducing products at WISE HCMC⁺ 2025. Photo: QUANG HUY

In particular, Ho Chi Minh City identifies innovation as a key driving force to develop the knowledge economy and transform the growth model. The city aims to become an international innovation center by 2030, with the digital economy contributing 30% – 40% of GRDP, social expenditure on research and development reaching 2% – 3% of GRDP, and spending at least 4% – 5% of the total annual budget expenditure on science, technology and digital transformation.

Products of Thu Dau Mot University. Photo: QUANG HUY

The city government is committed to always accompanying the innovation community in all stages of development, and at the same time maximizing its role in orienting, leading, connecting, cooperating’ and sharing.

Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City Tran Trong Tuyen spoke at the opening ceremony. Photo: QUANG HUY

Speaking at the event, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City Tran Trong Tuyen said that the city currently possesses many advantages such as Hi-Tech Parks, High-tech Agricultural Parks, a strong research university system, venture capital funds and a potential young force. The most important thing, according to Mr. Tuyen, is the spirit of innovation and the desire to create new values of the community.

He said that WISE HCMC⁺ 2025 is only really meaningful if, after the event, each person brings an idea that dares to experiment, a connection to cooperate, or a project that can be implemented.

Enterprises introducing products at WISE HCMC⁺ 2025. Photo: QUANG HUY

Since then, the Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology has called: entrepreneurs should invest in innovation as investing in their own future; startups should look to the region and the world; young people should pioneer and act; the community should spread knowledge and transfer technology to life together.

Enterprises introducing products at WISE HCMC⁺ 2025. Photo: QUANG HUY

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/khoi-nghiep-sang-tao-la-be-do-thuc-day-y-tuong-dot-pha-post825517.html