Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government

Abstract

In the process of international integration, Vietnam's socio-economy has achieved great
achievements. The urbanization process in Vietnam is happening on a large scale and at a fast
pace, so the construction of urban government is an indispensable requirement. Therefore, the
roadmap and implementation method must be studied seriously and comprehensively in order to
build an appropriate urban government model, meeting the new requirements set out in terms of
efficiency improvement and state management in the current context.
Ho Chi Minh City is a special city, a major center of economy, culture, education - training,
science - technology, a focal point for international exchange and integration. attracting and
spreading to the southern key economic region, having an important political position of the
whole country. In order to create a driving force for Ho Chi Minh City's development, in recent
years, the city has developed an urban government, contributing to improving the effectiveness
and efficiency of State management, promoting administrative reform, improving the investment
environment contributes to the development of society. However, the construction of urban
government in Ho Chi Minh City today has limitations. The article outlines the urgency,
characteristics and issues raised in the construction of urban government in Ho Chi Minh City.