Once known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a charming mix of old and new. It is hailed the second most dynamic city in the world in terms of factors that contribute to long-term economic growth such as inspiration, innovation, investment, and infrastructure. The Pearl of the Far East welcomed more than 6 million international visitors in 2017, a significant increase on the previous year that owed much to the introduction of e-visas for the citizens of 40 countries.