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A love affair with Ho Chi Minh City: a British traveler's journey

A love affair with Ho Chi Minh City: a British traveler's journey

Ben Maguire has fallen so hard for Ho Chi Minh City, from its traffic to its food, that he joked he would write a love letter to banh mi or marry a bowl of pho to stay in the city.
New high-speed boat route connects HCMC to Con Dao Islands

New high-speed boat route connects HCMC to Con Dao Islands

Banh mi and coffee to unite at HCMC festival

Banh mi and coffee to unite at HCMC festival

8 chef-recommended vegetarian restaurants in HCMC

8 chef-recommended vegetarian restaurants in HCMC

Eight vegetarian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City provide diverse menus, quiet spaces, and prices starting from $10 per person, making them suitable for family and friend gatherings.
March 1, 2025 | 10:31 pm PT
Relax above the garden: HCMC café with rooftop seating

Relax above the garden: HCMC café with rooftop seating

Yen Café in Ho Chi Minh City spans 5,000 square meters of greenery, featuring a rooftop seating area where guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the garden.
February 28, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Man jailed 30 months for abusing democratic freedoms

Man jailed 30 months for abusing democratic freedoms

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced a man to 30 months for “abusing the rights to freedom and democracy to violate interests of the State, rights and legitimate interests of organisations and individuals at a first-instance trial held on Thursday.
February 27, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
Naturalized striker Xuan Son attends Golden Ball gala on crutches, receives Best Foreign Player award

Naturalized striker Xuan Son attends Golden Ball gala on crutches, receives Best Foreign Player award

Vietnam-Brazilian striker Nguyen Xuan Son was honored with the Best Foreign Player award at the 2024 Vietnamese Golden Ball on Wednesday night, which he attended with crutches as accompanied by his wife Marcele Seippe.
February 26, 2025 | 07:19 pm PT
Quiz: Which is the most livable Southeast Asian city for expats in 2025?

Quiz: Which is the most livable Southeast Asian city for expats in 2025?

This city is highly-rated for its affordability, English-speaking population and welcoming environment for expats and digital nomads.
February 25, 2025 | 07:38 pm PT
HCMC has one of Asia's best nightlife

HCMC has one of Asia's best nightlife

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest metropolis, ranked third in the Asia-Pacific region for nightlife experiences, according to the 2025 Asia-Pacific Best Cities report by global business consulting firm Resonance.
February 25, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
From Venice to Vietnam: A couple's journey on two wheels

From Venice to Vietnam: A couple's journey on two wheels

Italian travelers Stefano and Alessia are cycling across 19 countries and four continents, spending a month in Vietnam, where they were struck by its affordability, hospitality, and culture.
February 22, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
HCMC's story-telling circus show sells out fast

HCMC's story-telling circus show sells out fast

A Ho Chi Minh City circus show has gone viral this year, captivating audiences with its storytelling and selling out performances due to overwhelming demand.
February 20, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Olympic champion Carlos Yulo celebrates 25th birthday with girlfriend in Ho Chi Minh City

Olympic champion Carlos Yulo celebrates 25th birthday with girlfriend in Ho Chi Minh City

Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo marked his 25th birthday with a celebration in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam alongside his girlfriend, content creator Chloe San Jose.
February 16, 2025 | 06:27 pm PT
HCMC advises mask use in medical facilities amid flu outbreak

HCMC advises mask use in medical facilities amid flu outbreak

The HCMC Department of Health is urging everyone visiting medical facilities to wear masks as a precaution during an ongoing flu outbreak.
February 9, 2025 | 07:32 am PT
Ho Chi Minh City's 11 must-see attractions for visitors

Ho Chi Minh City's 11 must-see attractions for visitors

Discover Ho Chi Minh City, where landmarks, markets, architecture, and modern marvels coexist to offer a vibrant and unforgettable travel experience.
February 7, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Vietnam's 2 largest cities report highest tourism revenues during Tet holidays

Vietnam's 2 largest cities report highest tourism revenues during Tet holidays

Ho Chi Minh City led Vietnam in tourism revenues during the nine-day Tet holidays with VND7.69 trillion (US$306.7 million), 17% higher than last year.
February 2, 2025 | 07:27 pm PT
Hanoi, HCMC expressways congested as people return from Tet holiday

Hanoi, HCMC expressways congested as people return from Tet holiday

Thousands of vehicles were forced to slow down on the Phap Van–Ninh Binh Expressway heading to Hanoi, while prolonged congestion occurred on the Cam Lam–Vinh Hao and HCMC–Long Thanh expressways in southern Vietnam on Saturday.
February 2, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
10 best destinations in Asia: Tripadvisor

10 best destinations in Asia: Tripadvisor

Vietnam dominates Tripadvisor's list of the 10 best destinations in Asia this year with three entries, followed by Thailand with two while Indonesia, Cambodia, India, the Maldives, and Nepal each have one representative.
February 2, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Does an entire family need to hire a 45-seat bus to pick up one overseas relative coming home for Tet?

Does an entire family need to hire a 45-seat bus to pick up one overseas relative coming home for Tet?

Would it not be more convenient for one person to pick up their overseas relatives instead of the entire family flocking to the airport?
January 25, 2025 | 03:46 pm PT
HCMC traffic jams exasperate but also intrigue foreign tourists

HCMC traffic jams exasperate but also intrigue foreign tourists

Some foreign tourists visiting Ho Chi Minh City for the first time find the heavy traffic in the downtown area frustrating, while others see it as an "interesting" experience.
January 22, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
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