Going to old buildings to shop and have coffee and food has become popular with young people in major cities looking to find somewhere chic and attractive to relax.
Upgrading old buildings and relocating families living near canals are among the major projects that HCM City aims to carry out in the short term, according to city authorities.
A decree allowing local administrations to decide the height of new
apartment buildings built to replace rundown structures could
considerably speed up the planned upgrades.