15 minutes of apparent mayhem. And a market is born

Every evening, there is a mad rush of running, yelling and pushing. 15 minutes later, the Ben Thanh night market is open.

Vietnam’s largest city has joined Bangkok and Bali in a new list of best places for solo travel.

Asia’s top foodie cities have for long been Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong. Saigon’s a new kid on the block.

September 16, 2018 | 06:23 pm GMT+7

Police have detained two women caught pickpocketing a group of foreign tourists in downtown Saigon.

August 19, 2018 | 02:10 pm GMT+7

A woman from the Philippines had her phone snatched while walking with a group of friends.

June 15, 2018 | 02:11 pm GMT+7

HCMC’s architecture is a reflection of the city’s culture, history and society.

April 30, 2018 | 05:25 pm GMT+7

There weren't any motorbikes buzzing around Saigon's most famous market in the 1920s.

March 04, 2018 | 02:39 pm GMT+7

The must-see attraction has become very crowded and touristy. Is it still worth a visit?

February 22, 2017 | 09:31 am GMT+7

Lose yourself in Ben Thanh Market and the host of Vietnamese delicacies it has to offer.

November 29, 2016 | 08:29 pm GMT+7