Former name of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam (6)

I believe the answer is:

saigon

(Other definitions for saigon that I've seen before include "Former South Vietnamese capital" , "Musical set in Vietnam war - ''Miss . . . . . .''" , "See 8" , "Former name of Ho Chi Minh City" , "Asian city once" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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