Ho Chi Minh City denies report on formation of 3 new districts

The Ho Chi Minh Department of Home Affairs has rejected a rumor that the city would set up Gia Dinh, Saigon, Cho Lon Districts by merging its six inner-city districts. The rumor about the formation of these three new districts was spread on social media platforms on Saturday morning. A rumor about three plans on merging six inner-city districts in Ho Chi Minh City began circulating on social media platforms on August 4, 2023. Right after these findings were announced, a rumor about three plans on merging these six districts began circulating on social media platforms on August 4. Tham affirmed that the city has yet to work out any plan on the issue.