In recent years, the environmental sanitation has become a major concern of the
Government and the people of Ho Chi Minh City. Along with the development and
urbanization of the city and the pressure by an increased population, problems of global
climate change are becoming more and more complicated. The city’s infrastructure is
outdated, and does not meet the development requirements of the City. River and canal
systems are often encroached upon, causing a reduced flow and drainage capacity. Urban
planning is not always rational while the community’s awareness of environmental
protection is not high. All these factors, among other things, have caused the environment
of Ho Chi Minh City to become ever more heavily polluted, resulting in an adverse
impact on the health, as well as living conditions of the people and the sustainable
development of Ho Chi Minh City.