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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.
Beauty of Vietnamese women 100 years ago captured by foreign lenses

Beauty of Vietnamese women 100 years ago captured by foreign lenses

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

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
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
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