Tourism set to drive HCM City’s economy in new development phase

Bui Vien Walking Street in HCM City is a popular nighttime destination for international visitors. — VNA/VNS

HCM CITY: HCM City is accelerating the rollout of strategies, master plans, and policies through 2030 to reinforce tourism’s position as a core economic pillar in the city’s new development phase following recent administrative boundary changes.

The new configuration offers both opportunities and challenges, but city leaders say tourism is well placed to seize the moment.