Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) is vibrant and charming, filled with friendly people, an alluring culture, and all the conveniences of a modern city. Dynamic and ambitious, it is the safest, fastest-growing city in Southeast Asia . With a rising economy, a well-educated populace, and modern facilities, HCM City is considered the economic, cultural, scientific, and technological hub of the country. The total area of Ho Chi Minh City is 2,056 square kilometers.