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5 banh mi stalls draw crowds at Ho Chi Minh City festival

5 banh mi stalls draw crowds at Ho Chi Minh City festival

The third edition of Vietnam's annual banh mi festival in downtown Ho Chi Minh City saw the number of visitors increase by 30% compared to previous years, with five stalls serving 1,000-1,500 loaves of bread per day.
Hanoi ranked 3rd, Ho Chi Minh City 6th safest cities in Southeast Asia

Hanoi ranked 3rd, Ho Chi Minh City 6th safest cities in Southeast Asia

Ho Chi Minh City metro line among world's greatest places in 2025: TIME magazine

Ho Chi Minh City metro line among world's greatest places in 2025: TIME magazine

A year of HCMC's life and light through the lens

A year of HCMC's life and light through the lens

The Landmark 81 building glowing in the night sky and foreign tourists dancing on crowded streets are among the sights captured in the newly released photo book “Saigon 365.”
March 23, 2025 | 08:14 pm PT
HCMC rises 7 places in global financial center rankings to 98th

HCMC rises 7 places in global financial center rankings to 98th

HCMC has risen to 98th out of 119 cities in the annual Global Financial Centers Index, advancing seven positions from last year and to its highest ever ranking.
March 21, 2025 | 09:44 pm PT
Thousands of visitors flock to HCMC banh mi festival

Thousands of visitors flock to HCMC banh mi festival

The third edition of Vietnam’s annual banh mi festival in downtown Ho Chi Minh City drew large crowds of sandwich enthusiasts on Friday night.
March 21, 2025 | 06:54 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City drops off 2025 best food cities list

Ho Chi Minh City drops off 2025 best food cities list

New Orleans has claimed the top spot in Time Out's 2025 ranking of the world's best food cities, while Ho Chi Minh City, which placed fourth last year, is no longer on the list.
March 20, 2025 | 05:31 pm PT
My Australian friend paid $47 for a pair of shoes at Ben Thanh Market that I got for $13

My Australian friend paid $47 for a pair of shoes at Ben Thanh Market that I got for $13

An acquaintance of mine from Australia once excitedly bragged about buying a pair of branded shoes for VND1.2 million (US$47) after bargaining at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.
March 20, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
HCMC welcomes first charter flight from Iran

HCMC welcomes first charter flight from Iran

As many as 200 Iranian tourists arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday on the first charter flight from the Middle Eastern country to Vietnam, marking a milestone in the bilateral tourism cooperation.
March 19, 2025 | 06:43 pm PT
4 Southeast Asian cities among Asia's best at DestinAsian awards

4 Southeast Asian cities among Asia's best at DestinAsian awards

Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, and Kuala Lumpur are the four Southeast Asian representatives in a list of 10 best cities in Asia at the annual Reader's Choice Awards by travel magazine DestinAsian.
March 17, 2025 | 10:14 pm PT
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.
March 14, 2025 | 11:00 pm PT
New high-speed boat route connects HCMC to Con Dao Islands

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

A new high-speed boat service connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Con Dao Islands is set to launch on March 28.
March 13, 2025 | 05:00 pm PT
Banh mi and coffee to unite at HCMC festival

Banh mi and coffee to unite at HCMC festival

Ho Chi Minh City's 3rd banh mi festival will showcase banh mi and coffee with record-breaking displays and cultural exchanges, from March 21 to 24.
March 7, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
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
 
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