Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, and Vinh Long have strategic locations, serving as gateways to the Mekong River's lower reaches. These provinces play a crucial role in marine economy, high-tech agriculture, renewable energy, culture, and tourism, and are home to the largest Khmer ethnic community in Vietnam.

The new city, formed through the merger of Binh Duong, Ba Ria–Vung Tau, and Ho Chi Minh City, is envisioned as an international financial hub and a centre for science, technology, innovation, logistics, and regional cooperation — comparable to other leading Asian megacities.