Ho Chih Minh City to become economic, financial centre in Asia by 2045


HANOI, Jan31 (Bernama): Ho Chi Minh City is set to become a centre of economics and finance in Asia by 2045, boasting sustainable development and high living standards, a municipal official has said.

Nguyen Thanh Phong, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, told the media that by 2025, the southern hub will become a smart urban area and a city of services, with a modern-oriented industry, Vietnam news agency (VNA) reported.

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