HCM City, May 17 -- The Sai Gon River, which intertwines with the history, culture, and urban life of Ho Chi Minh City, is poised to become a strategic axis for urban economic development.

Beyond being a natural resource, the river is increasingly viewed as a "dynamic spatial axis" that can help develop a new growth model forming a modern, sustainable riverside city.

Great potential for riverside economic development

Stretching 256 km through localities of Tay Ninh, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City before flowing into the East Sea, the river boasts substantial natural advantages for transportation, tourism, and green urban development.

Since the 19th century, the river has been home to bustling trade ports, serving as the gateway for ...