Ho Chi Minh City welcomes you

Ho Chi Minh City is of paramount importance and significance not only for the development of Ho Chi Minh City itself but also for the socio -economic development of the entire Southern key economic region. Over time, the city continues to leverage its leading position in the country, becoming a civilized, modern, compassionate, dynamic, and creative city with a high-quality workforce; a modern service and industrial city, a leader in the digital economy and digital society; a center of economy, finance, trade, culture, education, science, and technology for the whole country, deeply integrated into the international community, and holding a prominent position in Southeast Asia. From the "Happy Vietnam" Photo and Video Contest , organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications , author Tran Huy Le has presented photographs capturing the inner strength and development of Vietnam's most dynamic and developed city. Here, residents and tourists can visit cultural and historical sites such as the City People's Committee, Nha Rong Wharf, Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, etc., using modern double-decker buses. Next, visitors can experience the Saigon Water Bus, which will take you to admire the dazzling Bach Dang Wharf at night, the Ba Son cable bridge, and Landmark 81. And high above, the first Metro line, soon to be operational, awaits you. Vietnam.vn is pleased to present to you the photo collection " Ho Chi Minh City Welcomes You".

In Ho Chi Minh City today, locals and tourists can explore cultural and historical sites such as the City People's Committee, Nha Rong Wharf, Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, and Nguyen Hue Walking Street using modern double-decker buses. Next, visitors can experience the Saigon Water Bus, which will take you to admire the dazzling Bach Dang Wharf at night, the Ba Son cable-stayed bridge, and Landmark 81. And high above, the first Metro line, soon to be operational, awaits your visit.

A panoramic view of Ben Thanh Market.

The street in front of the city's central post office.

Reunification Palace, Ho Chi Minh City.

After liberation, Ho Chi Minh City underwent a dramatic transformation, giving the city a new look with modern, dynamic, developed, and integrated infrastructure. Today, residents and tourists can visit cultural and historical sites such as the City People's Committee, Nha Rong Wharf, Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, and Nguyen Hue Walking Street using modern double-decker buses. Visitors can also experience the Saigon Water Bus, which will take you to admire the dazzling Bach Dang Wharf at night, the Ba Son cable-stayed bridge, and Landmark 81. And high above, the first Metro line, soon to be operational, awaits your visit.

After more than four decades of unity and joint efforts to build and firmly defend the Fatherland, Ho Chi Minh City has made strong development steps, making important contributions to the country's construction and innovation; together with the whole country, implementing innovation and integration.

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee affirms: The city will continue to leverage its leading position in the country… Ho Chi Minh City will become a civilized, modern, compassionate, dynamic, and creative city with a high-quality workforce; a modern service and industrial city, a leading city in the digital economy and digital society; a center of economy, finance, trade, culture, education, science, and technology for the whole country, deeply integrated internationally, and with a prominent position in Southeast Asia. In 2024, the "Happy Vietnam" photo and video contest will continue to be organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists on the website.   https://happy.vietnam.vn is open to all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and above. The competition aims to honor individuals and groups with positive informational products that make practical contributions to promoting a beautiful image of Vietnam to the world. Through this, it helps people at home, overseas Vietnamese, and international friends access authentic images of Vietnam, its people, its achievements in ensuring human rights, and working towards a happy Vietnam. Each competition category (photos and videos) has the following prizes and prize values: – 1 Gold Medal: 70,000,000 VND – 2 Silver Medals: 20,000,000 VND – 3 Bronze Medals: 10,000,000 VND – 10 Consolation Prizes: 5,000,000 VND – 1 Most Voted entry: 5,000,000 VND. Winning authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to attend the Award Ceremony and Certificate Presentation, broadcast live on Vietnam Television.

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