2009:

-  Strengthening and improve the organizational structure, setting a new direction; strengthening scientific research and expand the research field.

-          Implementing the Master plan on  socio-economic development of HCMC to 2020, vision to 2025.

-          Developing a routine and environment for efficiently working .

2010:

-          Affirming the role of advising and studying of socio-economic and urban development for the city.

-          Reaching and opening up international cooperation in science and create a research network in the country with links and cooperation between research institutes.

-          Completing and presenting the Master plan on  socio-economic development of HCMC to 2020, vision to 2025.

2011:

-          The contribution and role of HIDS  has been enhanced.

-          Acquiring the interest of leaders.

-          Being independent and stronger in the partnership, international cooperation.

-          Reforming and promoting scientific research issue.

-          Promoting research on applying the subdivision plan under the Law on urban planning..