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Vietnam's first pho museum to open in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam's first pho museum to open in Ho Chi Minh City

Opening mid-January 2026 at the corner of Nguyen Thai Hoc - Pham Ngu Lao streets in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, the Pho Museum offers a journey into pho through interactive exhibits.
5 cafés for views of lit-up Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

5 cafés for views of lit-up Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

Foreign tourist touched as Vietnamese children greet, hug his son with Down syndrome

Foreign tourist touched as Vietnamese children greet, hug his son with Down syndrome

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral's Christmas splendor captivates throngs

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral's Christmas splendor captivates throngs

The nightly transformation of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral into a Christmas spectacle drew hundreds of patient onlookers, who waited nearly an hour to see the landmark ignited by over 1,000 kilometers of brilliant LED lights.
December 8, 2025 | 12:16 am PT
Ho Chi Minh City street among world's coolest

Ho Chi Minh City street among world's coolest

Vinh Khanh Street in Ho Chi Minh City, famous for dozens of seafood grills on both sides, was named one of world's 31 coolest streets by British magazine Time Out.
November 24, 2025 | 06:43 pm PT
HCMC's scoop of nostalgia, served for 50 years

HCMC's scoop of nostalgia, served for 50 years

Bo Gia ice cream has been a beloved spot in Ho Chi Minh City since 1975, and its traditional recipes connect generations of customers across a changing city.
October 18, 2025 | 08:26 pm PT
Tripadvisor names Hanoi, Ninh Binh among world's best travel experiences

Tripadvisor names Hanoi, Ninh Binh among world's best travel experiences

Tripadvisor's 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards honor Hanoi as a top global city and Ninh Binh for its day tours and highlight hotels and attractions in Da Nang and Hoi An.
August 21, 2025 | 03:59 am PT
MasterChef US star eats his way through Ho Chi Minh City

MasterChef US star eats his way through Ho Chi Minh City

Leslie Gilliams, MasterChef U.S. season 5 contestant, brought his appetite to Ho Chi Minh City, where food, fans, and landmarks welcomed him on his first visit to Vietnam.
July 27, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Big Bang's star Daesung enjoys spring rolls, coconut smoothie during Ho Chi Minh City visit

Big Bang's star Daesung enjoys spring rolls, coconut smoothie during Ho Chi Minh City visit

Korean singer Daesung's latest vlog captures his love for Vietnamese cuisine, featuring roasted suckling pig and spring rolls at a Ho Chi Minh City restaurant he has visited twice.
July 6, 2025 | 08:28 pm PT
HCMC's night-time economy remains stagnant after decades

HCMC's night-time economy remains stagnant after decades

Major cities around the world have developed their night economies to generate big revenues and creating millions of jobs while Ho Chi Minh City still struggles with limited activities due to lack of planning, according to readers.
June 28, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City restaurant earns Michelin star just 7 months after opening

Ho Chi Minh City restaurant earns Michelin star just 7 months after opening

CieL in Ho Chi Minh City was awarded one Michelin star and its chef honored as Vietnam’s top young talent, just seven months after opening doors with an East-West menu.
June 13, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Dining in water at HCMC's new beach-themed café

Dining in water at HCMC's new beach-themed café

In Ho Chi Minh City, a Mediterranean-style café offers a coastal escape with palm-lined pools, BBQ and floating food trays in Vietnam’s busiest city.
May 31, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City's Phu My Port prepares to host cruise ship for first time

Ho Chi Minh City's Phu My Port prepares to host cruise ship for first time

The Star Voyager, a cruise ship with nearly 2,000 guests and 15 decks for entertainment and dining, will depart from Phu My Port, 50 km from Ho Chi Minh City center, in June.
May 15, 2025 | 08:10 pm PT
Places worth a visit in Thao Dien, one of world's coolest neighborhoods

Places worth a visit in Thao Dien, one of world's coolest neighborhoods

Listed as one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world by Time Out Magazine, Thao Dien is full of eateries, bars and more recently, pickleball courts to keep the 20,000 residents entertained each weekend.
May 4, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
2,000-year-old Chinese 'hamburger' enters Ho Chi Minh City food scene

2,000-year-old Chinese 'hamburger' enters Ho Chi Minh City food scene

Roujiamo, one of China's oldest street foods, has found a home in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing customers daily with its crispy bread and slow-cooked meat fillings.
May 1, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
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