Ho Chi Minh City, Aug. 17 -- As an important international gateway to Vietnam and an increasingly attractive destination for foreign visitors, Ho Chi Minh City's tourism sector is stepping up efforts to spearhead tourism promotion, tap the potential of key international markets and improve the quality of tourism products and destination services. Tapping the potential of key markets In 2026, the southern metropolis aims to host 11 million international visitors and 50 million domestic tourists, generating total tourism revenue of 330 trillion VND, equivalent to around 12.57 billion USD. In the first seven months of 2026, it welcomed more than 7.1 million international visitors, fulfilling around 64.9% of its annual target, and over 31 mil...