March 08, 2017 | 20:10 (GMT+7)
Singapore shares urban development expertise with Ho Chi Minh City
Singapore’s experience in sustainable urban development, such as transport, environment, trade and industry was shared with officials of Ho Chi Minh City during a working session on March 7.
Thu Thiem, a tunnel crossing the Sai Gon River in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: VNP
Talking to municipal officials, Singapore’s former Minister for National Development Mah Bow Tan said his country faced the same challenges as many big cities in Asia.
To achieve sustainable development, a city must build a strong economy while ensuring good living standards and protecting the environment. It must issue effective development policies and programs, he noted.
He also shared Singapore’s expertise in solving problems in housing, education, public transport, personal vehicle management, and wastewater treatment.
Valuing Mah Bow Tan’s experience, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem said his city is facing an array of challenges such as transport, floods and pollution.
The experience Mah Bow Tan shared will help Ho Chi Minh City devise appropriate solutions to those challenges, he added.
Source: VNA