Hanoi, July 22 -- Vietnam's southern economic engine is shifting into high gear, fueled by a landmark merger with neighboring industrial hubs Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau. The expanded Ho Chi Minh City is on a journey to become a regional manufacturing powerhouse, leveraging a potent mix of innovation, production muscle, and strategic logistics to drive growth. Mega project signals bold ambitions At the heart of this transformation is THACO Group's 786-ha mechanical industrial park with a total investment of 75 trillion VND (2.87 billion USD) in the former Binh Duong province, set to break ground in August 2025. The high-tech complex, slated for operation by September 2026, aims to integrate suppliers into a streamlined production chain...