HO CHI MINH CITY -- In July, Ho Chi Minh City swallowed up two provinces as it moves to become a megacity and a testing ground for Vietnam's seismic effort to reshape the entire government.
Economy
Ho Chi Minh City's expansion highlights challenge of state reform
Foreign investment grows but megacity struggles to clear land for projects
In the first eight months of 2025, Ho Chi Minh City attracted $6.8 billion in foreign investment, up 58%, year on year, compared with 27% growth for Vietnam as a whole. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
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