Ho Chi Minh City Prioritizes Flood, Heavy Rain, and Landslide Control
Ho Chi Minh City will prioritize flood control, heavy rains, and landslides, alongside health check-ups for nearly 9 million citizens by year-end and accelerating birth registration for unregistered cases. Infrastructure and disaster prevention are key focus areas.
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