HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â Ho Chi Minh City is affirming its position as a gateway for connecting global resources and strengthening local diplomacy through the successful organization of the 3rd Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue (FD 2026), held from September 10 to 12 in Vung Tau Ward.
City Diplomacy Initiatives Gain Traction in the International Community
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