The sun is setting and countless cars are heading home. This is Ho Chi Minh City, the second largest city in Vietnam. In recent years, the city has seen a remarkable population growth,2012since the year10In the yearabout37%The population is increasing. Furthermore, the population is expected to continue to grow in the future, and further development of housing and transportation networks can be expected.
Southern Vietnam, represented by Ho Chi Minh City, has long enjoyed the benefits of the Mekong River. However, the Mekong River is now facing an unprecedented threat.
Learn more about the Mekong River → "Mekong River Crisis"
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