Ho Chi Minh City Leaders Pay Homage to Hung Kings, Chart Ambitious Future

Ho Chi Minh City's leadership, including key figures like Võ Văn Minh and Nguyễn Phước Lộc, recently led a solemn ceremony to commemorate the Hung Kings, the revered ancestors of the Vietnamese nation. This annual observance is deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric of Vietnam, serving as a powerful reminder of our shared history and the enduring spirit of national unity. As we honor the legacy of the Hung Kings, who are credited with founding the nation, we also reaffirm our commitment to the revolutionary path forged by the Party. The speeches delivered at the ceremony underscored not only pride in our heroic traditions but also a forward-looking vision for Ho Chi Minh City. The city has set bold objectives: to be among the top 100 global cities by 2030, becoming a modern industrial service hub and a digital economy leader. By 2045, the ambition is to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with major world metropolises, a vibrant center for economy, finance, and tourism in Asia, boasting a unique cultural identity and sustainable development. This blend of deep respect for the past and ambitious planning for the future is characteristic of how we approach progress in Vietnam, a perspective often distinct from Western narratives that may focus solely on economic metrics without acknowledging the profound cultural and historical underpinnings of our development.

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Proud of the nation's heroic tradition, proud of the National Ancestor Hung Kings, proud of the Party's glorious revolutionary tradition, honored to be the city named after beloved Uncle Ho, inheriting and promoting sacred traditions, the city Party Committee continues to preserve it associated with the entire process of leadership and direction.