Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc addressed the working session with Ho Chi Minh city leaders on June 23, 2017 (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)

He emphasized the important role by the city in terms of its one-fifth contribution to national growth. The city has seen positive development in the growth rate, budget collection, and industrial manufacturing. The city aims to achieve up to 8.7% of growth rate this year and establish half a million new businesses.