Ho Chi Minh City reassesses future planning

At the conference, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung emphasised that Ho Chi Minh City's regional plan is very important to not only the south but the whole country, as the region has a strategic position in Southeast Asia and maritime trade.

He asked agencies to accelerate the adjustment of the plan, particularly highlighting the role and position of Ho Chi Minh City's economic region.

The deputy PM also stressed the forecast of risks of population density in urban areas and climate change to find effective measures during the adjustment of the regional plan.