Fifty years after national reunification, Ho Chi Minh City has emerged as Viet Nam's economic powerhouse and a leading innovation hub. A growing skyline of towering skyscrapers and breakthrough architectural projects has transformed the city's landscape, making it increasingly modern, dynamic, and forward-moving.

Da Nang Weekend invites readers to explore the city named after President Ho Chi Minh through the lens of photographer Duong Hoai Bao, based in Ho Chi Minh City.

Sunset at Saigon Riverside Park

The vibrant colors of Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in spring

Tran Hung Dao statue viewed from Me Linh Square

Saigon Bridge and Landmark 81 at night

Discover the scenic beauty of Ho Chi Minh City aboard the Saigon Waterbus

Translating by HONG VAN