Tanks of the liberation force entered Independence Palace in Saigon (now HCM city) at 11:30 am on April 30, 1975, marking the end Vietnam’s long resistance war against foreign invaders. (Photo: Mai Huong/ VNA)

Lieutenant Bui Quang Than led 3 soldiers to plant the flag on the roof of Independence Palace on April 30, 1975. (Photo: Vu Tao/VNA)

On May 15, 1975, millions of Saigon – Gia Dinh residents joined the national reunification celebration. President Ton Duc Thang and many senior leaders of the Party, government and Fatherland Front attended this ceremony (Photo: VNA)

After the war, Independence Palace, renamed Reunification Palace, has become an emblematic historical site of the city. (Photo: truyenhinhdulich.vn)

The green space in front of the Palace. (Photo: VOV)

The headquarters of the Municipal People's Committee is also a symbol of Ho Chi Minh city. (Photo: Dan Tri Newspaper)

48 years after national reunification, Ho Chi Minh city has become a major center of Vietnam, leading in many aspects. (Photo: VOV)

The city's transport network is connected with neighboring cities and provinces. (Photo: VOV)

Tan Cang-Cat Lai Port, located in Ho Chi Minh city, is the largest and most modern port in Vietnam and among 21 largest and most modern container ports in the world. (Photo: saigonnewport.com.vn)

In 2021, Skytrax, an organization specializing in ratings and reviews in the aviation industry, announced the World Airport Awards in 2021, in which HCM city’s Tan Son Nhat airport was honoured in the top 10 of the world’s best airports serving 20-25 million passengers per year. (Photo: CTV/VNA)

According to renowned Canadian travel website The Travel, Ho Chi Minh city is among the 10 best destinations in Asia with many great places to visit. (Notre Dame Cathedral in the center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh city. Photo: VOV)

Foreigners visit Ho Chi Minh city during the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival. (Photo: Hong Dat/VNA)

Ho Chi Minh city is on the way to become a financial hub of Southeast Asia. (Photo: VOV)