# This Vietnamese metropolis hides war secrets beneath its economic boom (where tanks crashed through palace gates)
Ho Chi Minh City: Where Economic Powerhouse Meets War History in Vietnam’s Vibrant South A metropolis of contrasts The motorcycle symphony begins at dawn in Ho Chi Minh City. Thousands of two-wheeled vehicles flow through streets where French colonial buildings stand shoulder-to-shoulder with gleaming skyscrapers. This economic juggernaut produces 20% of Vietnam’s GDP while preserving … Lire plus