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I like HCMC. It feels very cosmopolitan and forward thinking. I think the corruption needs to be sorted out, but it's interesting that even with that there are
by antoniuschan99 10y ago
I like HCMC. It feels very cosmopolitan and forward thinking. I think the corruption needs to be sorted out, but it's interesting that even with that there are so many western shops (apparently it was because of the previous president who opened up the country to foreign businesses?).
The canals/waters are still very polluted though but everywhere I go there is construction :).
- narutouzumaki 10y agoYeah last two weeks was my first time in HCMC and I agree, it seems very future oriented and almost 'start uppy'. I liked it a lot even though I barely got to see anything in two days, too short:( The whole mindset is more Western and business oriented in HCMC, due the city's history as a trade centre and its connection to the US. Hanoi is more conservative, plus it is where the Politburo sits after all.
- jomamaxx 10y ago" I think the corruption needs to be sorted out," The 'Communism' needs to be sorted out.
- narutouzumaki 10y agoTbh VN is only Communist by name these days, plus retaining the power structure and one party system. One could even call it hyper capitalist and it would not be an overstatement. Basically China Light with certain differences.