Ho Chi Minh City's UBND Chairman Replaced After Short Tenure Amid Growth Concerns
Ho Chi Minh City's Chairman of the People's Committee, Huynh Van Nhan, has been replaced after a remarkably short tenure. The move comes as the city faces challenges in achieving its government-mandated double-digit growth targets, signaling a push for leadership changes. Le Quoc Phong has been appointed as the new chairman.
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