On the occasion of Tet holidays, General Secretary Nong Duc Manh, though very busy with untold tasks, sends a letter to Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper. The letter reads:
Hochiminh city is a large important political, cultural, economical, scientific and technological centre of
In recent years, especially in 2009, the Party, authorities and people of Hochiminh city strive best with vigorous and creative spirit, overcoming hardships and difficulties, scoring great achievements in many fields, promoting the role of regional centre, contributing to the historical cause of renovation, building and defending our country land.

The Party, Government highly appreciate the contributions, achievements and developments of Hochiminh city, and hope that the Party, authorities and people of Hochiminh city further develop the revolutionary tradition, strive better results for the common task of developing Vietnam and building Hochiminh city into a socialist, civilized, modern city, and a vital regional centre deserving to the name of beloved President Ho Chi Minh…
On the occasion of the new year, the year of the Tiger, the Party General Secretary wishes the Party, authorities and people of Hochiminh city new efforts, new victories, new successes…