Why visit Ho Chi Minh city (HCMC)?
Whether you are backpacking on a shoestring budget or looking for a luxury vacation infused with adventure, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC, also known as Saigon), is a place you cannot miss. While there is a huge amount to see and experience across Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh offers a great mix of food, history, adventure,…
What is the economic value of HCMC?
The city’s Industrial Product Value was $6.4 billion, equivalent to 30% of the value of the entire nation. Export – Import Turnover through HCMC ports accounted for $36 billion, or 40% of the national total, of which export revenue reached $18.3 billion (40% of Vietnam’s total export revenues).
What is the old name of Ho Chi Minh city?
The current official name, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, first proclaimed in 1946, later adopted in 1976. It’s abbreviated TP.HCM, and translated as Ho Chi Minh City, abbreviated HCMC, and in French as Hô-Chi-Minh-Ville (the circumflex is sometimes omitted), abbreviated HCMV. The name commemorates Ho Chi Minh, the first leader of North Vietnam.
Will HCMC carve out Class-1 city by merging three districts?
“HCMC set to carve out class-1 city by merging three districts – VnExpress International”. VnExpress International – Latest news, business, travel and analysis from Vietnam. Retrieved 12 November 2020. ^ “Report on Results of the 2019 Census”. General Statistics Office of Vietnam. Retrieved 1 May 2020. ^ “General Statistics Office of Vietnam”.