Candala Airport

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, also known by its former official name Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. The city's geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigon River. As the largest financial centre in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City has the largest gross regional domestic product out of all Vietnam provinces and municipalities, contributing around a quarter of the country's total GDP. Ho Chi Minh City's metropolitan area is ASEAN's 5th largest economy.