Asia's Sinking Cities: Ho Chi Minh City | Insight | Vietnam

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As an expat that has lived in Saigon nearly 30 years I think the real issue is that many new areas of the city have been built on what were marsh lands and swamp land. As such they flood very easily.

Love how CNA gave detailed interview into locals' insight, and also used them as presenter. Much better than western style journalism, who often use cluseless foreign presenter talking over locals, acting like know it all. You go Singapore.

The same is being said about Jakarta,Indonesia. Officials are planning to relocate their capital.

Did multiple motorcycle tours in Vietnam. One characteristic of it's people that I admire greatly is their ability to stare down huge, enormous problems and not flinch. They got this.

Thats why I never buy motorcycles, Im saving for a boat instead.

Having been in Saigon multiple times, I can only hope that the reality the Vietnamese face can be resolved. This is an amazingly vibrant city filled with many hard working and enterprising people. That said, the challenges outlined in this video are real and extensive. Saigon has a special place in my heart (as does the entire Mekong Delta) but the threat faced here is very real.

The government last month just announced their collaboration with the Dutch government to solve this issue actually. I hope the city will survive!

It's a common practice that people dumped their trash into rivers. It's a big problem when it rains when rivers floor filled with trash.

As a vietnamese i so glad that they make a documentary about this problem

One of my favorite documentaries😍

Very insightful. Thank you for making this video. It really helps me to understand more about my country's current issues.

Do not worry my Vietnamese friends, you are not alone. We Indonesian are also facing the same situation ! We have pretty much given up on saving our present capital and have decided to move instead. Maybe you should consider doing the same :D

Went to ho chi mihn and Ha long bay back in October 2019... love the people, food and scenery.. hope they can fix this problem they have... love Vietnam 🇻🇳 hope I could visit again.

Climate change is a matter of interest right now, this is not just a matter of Vietnam or Southeast Asia. Infrastructure needs to be improved by investors and the government if we want to overcome this consequence.

It' a worldwide problem. If Holland or New Orleans can deal with the rising sea level, Saigon can find ways too.

Thanks for the opportunity, this is just one of many big environmental problems that the city has to due with. I hope vietnamese leaders will be inspired to take action on tackling those problems rapidly.

In these hard times, there are lots of heart warming action from our people. The one that has left a deep impression inside me till this day was about a few years ago, our family was going to attend a wedding, on our way there, the road was flooded heavily, water level was higher than knee so our engine completely broke down, we had to walk for 4 km until we found a mechanical shop. Though it was crowded, the mechanics there didn't charge anyone, literally free. We were the last to leave, at 12 midnight, they even made a bowl porridge for me. I actually cried when they gave me the porridge. I was so touched. Note: Sorry for my terrible English, I'm a Vietnamese

Excellent documentary.

CNA channel, you're awesome. Thank you for bringing great programs to the world to see. Love it.