In Saigon, rural life clings to Southeast Asia’s future financial hub
Thu Thiem’s urban transition portrays the stark contrast between what the city used to be and what it wants to become. Just across the river from Saigon’s central business district lies Thu Thiem Peninsula. The 657-hectare (1,623-acre) area in District 2 is set to become one of the biggest international financial and commercial centers in Southeast Asia.
