megacity

Spanning more than 6,700km, housing approximately 14 million residents, and generating over $100 billion in economic output, the new metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City immediately assumes the role of the country’s largest economic hub, underpinned by Vietnam’s most extensive port, logistics network, and industrial zones.

The blueprint to unlocking Ho Chi Minh City’s potential

May 05, 2024 | 13:43

Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant metropolis in Vietnam. Rizwan Khan, managing partner at Acclime, explains how its rich history, dynamic economy, and diverse culture can offer the city the potential to become a global-scale megacity.

Tackling the challenges in megacity development

February 16, 2023 | 15:26

Megacities, according to the United Nations, are defined as metropolises with at least 10 million residents. Along with the accelerated migration of the global population from rural to urban areas, new megacities are rapidly emerging. There are expected to be 43 megacities around the world in 2030, 35 of which are located in emerging markets.