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Vietnam's sleepless city lacks night-time entertainment services

Vietnam's sleepless city lacks night-time entertainment services

Authorities are planning to bring more nighttime activities to foreign tourists in Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s largest metropolis, which insiders say lacks nightlife.
Foreigners a common sight again at Saigon tourist hotspots

Foreigners a common sight again at Saigon tourist hotspots

Travel firms perk up as foreign tourists prepare winter escape in Vietnam

Travel firms perk up as foreign tourists prepare winter escape in Vietnam

Bui Vien Street: Beer, whisky make way for veggies, fruits

Bui Vien Street: Beer, whisky make way for veggies, fruits

Several bars and beer parlors on Saigon’s iconic backpacker street have responded to prolonged Covid-19 business restrictions by switching to selling vegetables, fruits and other farm produce.
October 7, 2021 | 03:55 am PT
Covid-19 deals fresh blow to Saigon’s tourist street

Covid-19 deals fresh blow to Saigon’s tourist street

The latest closure of bars, discotheques and karaoke parlors following a resurgence in Covid-19 leaves nighttime business on Saigon's iconic Bui Vien Street despairing.
May 2, 2021 | 06:08 am PT
Nightlife resumes on Saigon backpacker street after restrictions lifted

Nightlife resumes on Saigon backpacker street after restrictions lifted

Customers have been flocking to beer and dance clubs along Bui Vien Street, Saigon’s backpacker area, after they were allowed to reopen Monday as the Covid-19 outbreak is under control.
September 9, 2020 | 02:05 am PT
Street vendors struggle to earn livelihood as pandemic hits tourism

Street vendors struggle to earn livelihood as pandemic hits tourism

One hand flicking open a fan, the other raising bunny headbands in the air, Thao looks like she is dancing to a DJ’s cue.
May 20, 2020 | 06:18 pm PT
Vendors on Saigon's backpacker street yearn to have crowds back

Vendors on Saigon's backpacker street yearn to have crowds back

Vendors and bar owners on Saigon’s Bui Vien Street, who have completely lost their earnings due to the coronavirus pandemic, long to have it return to its extremely crowded state.
April 29, 2020 | 08:15 am PT
Halloween flushes out Saigon’s ghouls

Halloween flushes out Saigon’s ghouls

Thousands of people flocked the streets dressed up in elaborate costumes and wearing fearsome make-up
November 1, 2018 | 12:44 am PT
Murder suspect detained after Saigon's bar owner is stabbed to death

Murder suspect detained after Saigon's bar owner is stabbed to death

A fight between rival bars escalated into a deadly confrontation in the heart of the city's backpacker area.
May 16, 2017 | 07:22 am PT
Man who set Saigon house on fire admits being high on meth

Man who set Saigon house on fire admits being high on meth

The incident brought chaos to the crowded backpackers' area on Sunday night.
November 7, 2016 | 11:00 am PT
Fire, explosions break out in Saigon's backpackers' street

Fire, explosions break out in Saigon's backpackers' street

Foreigners and locals were partying the night away on Saigon's 'foreigners' street'.
November 6, 2016 | 08:56 am PT
 
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