New Ho Chi Minh City chairman pledges to tackle traffic congestion, flooding

VNExpress - Nov 12, 2026

Ho Chi Minh City's new chairman Le Quoc Phong has pledged to focus on tackling traffic congestion, flooding, and environmental pollution while improving residents' quality of life.

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