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

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

Shopping in Singapore is twice as expensive as in HCMC

Shopping in Singapore is twice as expensive as in HCMC

Vietnamese folk art brings new life to HCMC's bar scene

Vietnamese folk art brings new life to HCMC's bar scene

A bar in downtown Ho Chi Minh City is refreshing the experience by setting up a stage and incorporating Vietnamese theatrical art form "hat boi" into its entertainment program.
October 31, 2024 | 02:01 am PT
Foreign tourists say shopping in HCMC cheaper than Bangkok

Foreign tourists say shopping in HCMC cheaper than Bangkok

Singaporeans Goh and Ong prefer clothes shopping in HCMC to Bangkok, saying it offers a wide range of choices at comparable quality but at 20-30% lower prices.
October 27, 2024 | 08:34 pm PT
Is Singapore's nightlife boring compared to HCMC?

Is Singapore's nightlife boring compared to HCMC?

After enjoying a four-day itinerary in Singapore, I found the city-state's nightlife quite boring due to the lack of entertainment options compared to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's sleepless city.
October 25, 2024 | 03:31 pm PT
Christmas spirit hits Ho Chi Minh City's cafés ahead of time

Christmas spirit hits Ho Chi Minh City's cafés ahead of time

Since early October, many coffee shops in Ho Chi Minh City have decorated their spaces with Santa figures, Christmas trees, and nutcracker soldiers, attracting visitors looking to experience the holiday atmosphere.
October 19, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
10 best fine dining restaurants in Vietnam this year

10 best fine dining restaurants in Vietnam this year

Hanoi dominated this year’s list of the best luxury restaurants in Vietnam as voted by readers of U.S. travel site Tripadvisor with six representatives, followed by HCMC with three and one in Phu Quoc.
October 19, 2024 | 12:00 am PT
Aesthetic escape: HCMC café showcasing 500 ceramics from China, Japan

Aesthetic escape: HCMC café showcasing 500 ceramics from China, Japan

A new café in Ho Chi Minh City draws hundreds daily with its Wabi-sabi decor, featuring over 500 ceramic pieces that create a peaceful space for relaxation.
October 5, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
4 Southeast Asian neighborhoods named among world's coolest

4 Southeast Asian neighborhoods named among world's coolest

Four residential areas in Bali, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, and Bangkok have been voted among the world's 38 coolest neighborhoods by British magazine Time Out.
October 3, 2024 | 04:00 am PT
Japanese retailer Aeon has invested $1.5B in Vietnam: executive

Japanese retailer Aeon has invested $1.5B in Vietnam: executive

Japanese retailer Aeon has poured $1.5 billion into Vietnam in over 10 years, and the company is expanding to new localities in the country, an executive has said.
September 26, 2024 | 11:56 pm PT
Lost in the green: Eden-inspired café in HCMC

Lost in the green: Eden-inspired café in HCMC

A café on Ho Chi Minh City outskirts, designed to resemble the Garden of Eden, has quickly become an attraction for thousands of visitors.
September 21, 2024 | 10:00 pm PT
Vinyl cafe: a vintage escape in Ho Chi Minh City

Vinyl cafe: a vintage escape in Ho Chi Minh City

Blending nostalgia with a love for music, a vinyl-themed café in District 10 has become a hotspot for Ho Chi Minh City's youth, offering a retro ambiance perfect for relaxation.
September 13, 2024 | 06:11 pm PT
HCMC surpasses Singapore, Bangkok as Asia's leading business travel destination

HCMC surpasses Singapore, Bangkok as Asia's leading business travel destination

Ho Chi Minh City has outpaced Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Beijing to be crowned "Asia's Leading Business Travel Destination" at this year's World Travel Awards.
September 6, 2024 | 07:19 pm PT
HCMC's premium banh mi: what makes this $3 sandwich stand out

HCMC's premium banh mi: what makes this $3 sandwich stand out

A shop in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 sells banh mi at VND79,000 (US$3.20), featuring premium ingredients and an in-house production process that keeps customers returning despite the high price.
September 1, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
HCMC's priciest coffee: A $20 specialty brew

HCMC's priciest coffee: A $20 specialty brew

A Ho Chi Minh City café offers a premium experience with a $20 cup of coffee made from Arabica beans imported from Colombia, featuring complex and aromatic flavors.
August 31, 2024 | 09:00 pm PT
Green escapes: 5 cafes bringing nature to bustling HCMC

Green escapes: 5 cafes bringing nature to bustling HCMC

These five cafes in downtown Ho Chi Minh City stand out with their open spaces filled with greenery, offering customers a refreshing return to nature.
August 31, 2024 | 10:30 pm PT
5 day-trip destinations from HCMC for National Day

5 day-trip destinations from HCMC for National Day

For the National Day holiday, explore five destinations near Ho Chi Minh City that are perfect for a short adventure, from a bird national park to war-time tunnels.
August 30, 2024 | 04:31 am PT
HCMC tops Singapore, Bangkok in walkable city stakes

HCMC tops Singapore, Bangkok in walkable city stakes

Ho Chi Minh City ranked third and Hanoi ninth in the list of Asia's best cities for tourists to explore on foot, according to online language platform Preply.
August 19, 2024 | 03:48 am PT
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