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HCMC Koi fish café draws foreign tourists

HCMC Koi fish café draws foreign tourists

In Ho Chi Minh City's Phu Nhuan District, a Koi fish café has gone viral among international tourists, captivating visitors with its greenery, floating tables, and Koi ponds, creating an escape in the city.
500,000 meters of lights illuminate Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

500,000 meters of lights illuminate Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

Quiz: Which is the costliest city in Southeast Asia for expats?

Quiz: Which is the costliest city in Southeast Asia for expats?

HCMC, Phu Quoc most searched inbound destinations for New Year's Eve: Agoda

HCMC, Phu Quoc most searched inbound destinations for New Year's Eve: Agoda

Ho Chi Minh City has emerged as the most searched destination in Vietnam by foreign tourists for New Year's Eve, according to online travel platform Agoda.
December 17, 2024 | 06:40 pm PT
HCMC Michelin pick elevates village feast to fine dining for $100

HCMC Michelin pick elevates village feast to fine dining for $100

At $100 per person, Mien Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City offers a 15-course tasting menu, blending central Vietnam's heritage with contemporary fine dining.
December 14, 2024 | 09:00 pm PT
Rentals in Bangkok are more affordable than in HCMC, even for street food vendors

Rentals in Bangkok are more affordable than in HCMC, even for street food vendors

Central Bangkok offers many affordable rental options suitable for local incomes, whereas Ho Chi Minh City lacks similar choices.
December 14, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Japanese businesses complain about long waits at HCMC airport

Japanese businesses complain about long waits at HCMC airport

Japanese investors have raised concerns about the long wait times at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat Airport and delays in refunding value-added tax to tourists.
December 9, 2024 | 09:00 pm PT
Vespa, vibes, and Vietnam: American couple takes street food adventure through HCMC

Vespa, vibes, and Vietnam: American couple takes street food adventure through HCMC

For their first visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Roger and Lynsey from the U.S. embarked on a four-hour Vespa street food tour, discovering the city's culinary scene while cruising through its districts.
December 7, 2024 | 01:30 am PT
Quiz: Which city has the least affordable apartments in Southeast Asia?

Quiz: Which city has the least affordable apartments in Southeast Asia?

The city with the least affordable apartments in Southeast Asia has an apartment price-to-income ratio of 32.7, according to the price-tracking platform Numbeo.
December 5, 2024 | 03:23 pm PT
Vietnam's 2 largest cities among world's top 100 destinations for 2024

Vietnam's 2 largest cities among world's top 100 destinations for 2024

Ho Chi Minh City ranked 76th, up nine spots from last year, while Hanoi secured the 83rd position, climbing 15 places in the list of the world's 100 best city destinations by market research company Euromonitor International.
December 4, 2024 | 07:38 pm PT
HCMC, Kuala Lumpur, Bali among Asia's best destinations for 2025

HCMC, Kuala Lumpur, Bali among Asia's best destinations for 2025

Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, and Pererenan village on Bali Island have been named among Asia's nine best places to visit in 2025, according to U.S. magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
November 21, 2024 | 06:53 pm PT
Beauty of Vietnamese women 100 years ago captured by foreign lenses

Beauty of Vietnamese women 100 years ago captured by foreign lenses

Ukrainian photographer Sofia Yablonska captured the beauty of Vietnamese women living in the early 20th century through her lenses, with ethnic Thai women and street vendors being among her subjects.
November 19, 2024 | 03:57 pm PT
Michelin's picks for 8 budget-friendly eats in Ho Chi Minh City

Michelin's picks for 8 budget-friendly eats in Ho Chi Minh City

In 2024, Michelin highlighted 73 dining spots in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring eateries known for their affordable specialties like spicy beef noodles and crispy pancakes.
November 17, 2024 | 04:01 am PT
Foreigners’ growing interest in Vietnam real estate market

Foreigners’ growing interest in Vietnam real estate market

When Oliver Bennett found a suitable apartment in HCMC’s Thu Duc City, he quickly bought it though, at VND6 billion (US$237,150), it exceeded his budget by a billion
November 15, 2024 | 12:07 am PT
Ba Ghien: Vietnam's only Michelin-recognized broken rice restaurant

Ba Ghien: Vietnam's only Michelin-recognized broken rice restaurant

Ba Ghien, the only com tam (broken rice) restaurant in Vietnam recognized by Michelin, has been serving its grilled pork ribs for 29 years, drawing both local and international visitors with its portions and flavors.
November 13, 2024 | 07:29 pm PT
Foreigners wait over half an hour to collect baggage at Vietnam's busiest airport

Foreigners wait over half an hour to collect baggage at Vietnam's busiest airport

After landing at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, I spent nearly half an hour waiting for my luggage at the baggage carousel, surrounded by crowds of foreign tourists experiencing the same situation.
November 11, 2024 | 03:23 pm PT
Du Yen: a Michelin experience redefining vegetarian dining in Vietnam

Du Yen: a Michelin experience redefining vegetarian dining in Vietnam

A Michelin-selected vegetarian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City offers a twist on plant-based cuisine by transforming traditional dishes, offering a fun experience that captivates both locals and visitors.
November 1, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
Hotel staff steals 2,000 euros from French tourist in HCMC

Hotel staff steals 2,000 euros from French tourist in HCMC

A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing 2,000 euros (US$2,175) from a French tourist's backpack while working at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City's downtown District 1.
November 1, 2024 | 07:31 pm PT
Shopping in Singapore is twice as expensive as in HCMC

Shopping in Singapore is twice as expensive as in HCMC

On a recent trip to one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, I was surprised to find a T-shirt priced at S$35 (US$26), almost twice the cost of a similar shirt with comparable material in HCMC.
November 1, 2024 | 03:31 pm PT
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