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Quiz: Which is the busiest international flight route in Southeast Asia?

Quiz: Which is the busiest international flight route in Southeast Asia?

This international flight route had the highest number of departing seats in Southeast Asia, with 465,742 seats, in December 2024, according to aviation intelligence firm OAG.
Millions storm the streets to celebrate Vietnam's ASEAN Cup win

Millions storm the streets to celebrate Vietnam's ASEAN Cup win

PM urges HCMC for policy changes to attract $200B investment by 2030

PM urges HCMC for policy changes to attract $200B investment by 2030

Watch sunset from HCMC's first metro line

Watch sunset from HCMC's first metro line

Afternoon trains on HCMC's first metro line passing through Ben Thanh, Thao Dien, and An Phu stations offer passengers opportunities to capture the scene of the city at sunset.
January 4, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
Foreign tourists like what they see of HCMC metro

Foreign tourists like what they see of HCMC metro

Many foreign tourists who tried HCMC's first metro line praised it for being modern and offering convenient connectivity to popular tourist attractions.
January 1, 2025 | 03:16 pm PT
What to do on New Year's Day in HCMC

What to do on New Year's Day in HCMC

Taking the new metro, indulging in food tours and shopping and seeking other amusement at malls are some of the fun options in Ho Chi Minh City for New Year's Day.
December 30, 2024 | 10:10 pm PT
Where to watch fireworks on New Year's Eve in Vietnam's 2 biggest cities

Where to watch fireworks on New Year's Eve in Vietnam's 2 biggest cities

With just a few hours left until New Year's Eve, here's a guide for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to enjoy countdown parties and fireworks displays starting from midnight.
December 30, 2024 | 06:36 pm PT
Luxury restaurants in Hanoi, HCMC fully booked on Christmas Eve

Luxury restaurants in Hanoi, HCMC fully booked on Christmas Eve

High-end restaurants and five-star hotels in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's two largest cities, were packed on Christmas Eve as thousands gathered to celebrate.
December 24, 2024 | 08:34 pm PT
Coffee shop with view of lit-up, dazzling Notre Dame Cathedral

Coffee shop with view of lit-up, dazzling Notre Dame Cathedral

A cafe in District 1, HCMC, with a panoramic view of Notre Dame Cathedral has become a popular tourist spot since the church was lit up for Christmas.
December 23, 2024 | 07:12 pm PT
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.
December 20, 2024 | 10:30 pm PT
500,000 meters of lights illuminate Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

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

Adorned with 500,000 meters of LED lights, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral radiates this Christmas season, attracting crowds to experience the festive ambiance in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
December 21, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
Quiz: Which is the costliest city in Southeast Asia for expats?

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

This city is the most expensive in Southeast Asia for international workers, as ranked by Mercer based on costs such as housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment.
December 19, 2024 | 03:31 pm PT
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
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