HCM City, Feb. 25 -- Major infrastructure upgrades, new tourism products and improved transport connectivity are giving a strong boost to tourism in the eastern coastal area of Ho Chi Minh City.

During the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, more than 213,000 visitors travelled to Vung Tau ward alone for beach leisure, sightseeing and pilgrimage, nearly matching the total number recorded for the whole former Vung Tau city during the same period last year. The surge reflects the positive impact of infrastructure improvements and expanded tourism services.

A key highlight is the completion of the Thuy Van coastal boulevard upgrade project, with total investment exceeding 1 trillion VND (over 38 million USD). The area now features new public spa...