With many unique values, the Can Gio Island mangrove forest became Vietnam's first Biosphere Reserve recognised by UNESCO in 2000. Assessments have revealed a high level of biodiversity, rich in both quantity and species, and home to the largest and most beautiful concentrated mangrove forest in Southeast Asia.

Rung Sac road, a 36.5 km-long and 30-meter-wide highway cutting through the mangrove forests of Can Gio district, Ho Chi Minh City, is often described as a picturesque masterpiece. Beyond boosting socio-economic development, it has also become a must-see destination in Can Gio.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to develop a 49-km metro line connecting the downtown area to Can Gio district to synchronise its urban railway network and improve public transportation.

As a key player in Vietnam’s maritime sector, the Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) aims to leverage its port-maritime-logistics ecosystem to drive sustainable growth and elevate the nation’s standing on the global maritime map.

After its formation 19 years ago, Ho Chi Minh City's water supply system has increased in size by 500%, reaching nearly 11,000km.

Ho Chi Minh City has nominated the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve in Can Gio district as a Ramsar site - a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

An international transit terminal project in Can Gio district, Ho Chi Minh City, has been proposed to start in 2024 and have its first phase put into use in 2027.

The Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has issued a resolution on development orientations for Can Gio by 2030 that aims to turn this coastal district into a high-quality resort and ecotourism city comparable with regional rivals.

Can Gio district, the only area of Ho Chi Minh City bordering the sea, is expected to become a high-quality resort and eco-tourism city by 2030 under a resolution on the city’s development.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to speed up urbanisation of the four outlying districts of Can Gio, Cu Chi, Hoc Mon and Binh Chanh, making them cities by 2030 like it did to the erstwhile Thu Duc district.

The authorities of Ho Chi Minh City have issued a plan on organising pilot in-person classes starting December 13.

About 50km from the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve with primeval forests and abundant floral coverage.

HCM City has piloted re-opening tourism by organising tours to local historical sites with participants being people working on the frontline of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the city.

Ten houses of charity were handed over to poor households and those living near the poverty line in HCM City’s Can Gio district on December 28.

Noted for its vast mangrove forests, pure air and wildlife sanctuaries, the coastal district of Can Gio and its Mangrove Biosphere Reserve is a perfect weekend break from the frenzied activity of the country's big cities.

A new vocational training programme set up by the Women's Union in HCM City has helped middle-aged women with few skills earn more income.

GreenlinesDP, which operates hydrofoils between Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau, is set to add services to Can Gio from the two cities as from December 23.

Nghinh Ong Festival, an event for fishermen to show their respect for the whale and gratitude for a bumper catch, will return to Can Gio district of Ho Chi Minh City in October with a bigger scale.

Nearly 60 kilometres away from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio Mangrove has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve with primeval forests and abundant floral cover. It was also the sight of a number of glorious battles in the past.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Can Gio outlying district is preparing for its annual Nghinh Ong Festival, to be held next week to show fishermen’s respect for the whale and gratitude for a bumper catch.