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The expat zone: A day in Thao Dien, Saigon’s riverside enclave

The expat zone: A day in Thao Dien, Saigon’s riverside enclave

The once sleepy backwater is the epitome of change, where you can now find Western restaurants, luxury homes, and ‘Little Vietnam.’
A Saigon cafe greets guests with bouquets

A Saigon cafe greets guests with bouquets

Vietnam home to three of world’s 50 best houses

Vietnam home to three of world’s 50 best houses

HCMC leader calls for fortnight of thrift as Covid-19 fight escalates

HCMC leader calls for fortnight of thrift as Covid-19 fight escalates

HCMC's Party Secretary asked all city residents to remain home in the next two weeks to help Vietnam keep total infections below 500.
March 25, 2020 | 12:00 am PT
Investment opportunities in Thao Dien despite limited land fund

Investment opportunities in Thao Dien despite limited land fund

Investors are vying for the last primary market opportunities before completion of metro line no. 1 and exhaustion of Thao Dien’s land fund.
April 22, 2021 | 07:00 pm PT
6 newly-opened bars, restaurants in Saigon expat hub

6 newly-opened bars, restaurants in Saigon expat hub

American magazine Travel + Leisure called Thao Dien area in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 2 its "coolest neighborhood" where a series of newly-opened bars and restaurants add vibrancy to the expat hub.
November 5, 2022 | 05:00 am 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
HCMC's expat hub Thao Dien flooded after heavy rain

HCMC's expat hub Thao Dien flooded after heavy rain

Several streets, alleys, and homes in Thao Dien Ward, home to the largest expat community in HCMC, and other neighborhoods were inundated with waist-high water following a heavy rainstorm on Tuesday afternoon.
October 8, 2024 | 06:01 am PT
Metro views, skyline vibes: HCMC's new rooftop hotspot

Metro views, skyline vibes: HCMC's new rooftop hotspot

A rooftop bar in Ho Chi Minh City's Thao Dien Ward has become a hotspot, offering views of the city and its new metro line, especially during sunsets and evening lights.
January 17, 2025 | 10:00 pm 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
Son of luxury retail tycoon and wife hang out at newly-opened bar in Ho Chi Minh City expat hub

Son of luxury retail tycoon and wife hang out at newly-opened bar in Ho Chi Minh City expat hub

Louis Nguyen, the son of luxury retail tycoon Jonathan Hanh Nguyen, and his wife, actress Tang Thanh Ha, recently visited Ba Bar, a newly-opened bar in the Thao Dien area, the largest expat hub in Ho Chi Minh City.
April 17, 2025 | 12:30 am PT
Villa café in HCMC's expat hub offers garden views and Instagram appeal

Villa café in HCMC's expat hub offers garden views and Instagram appeal

A new café in Ho Chi Minh City's expat ward Thao Dien has quickly become a favorite spot in town with its villa-style design, white and brown tones, and open spaces.
April 26, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
Places worth a visit in Thao Dien, one of world's coolest neighborhoods

Places worth a visit in Thao Dien, one of world's coolest neighborhoods

Listed as one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world by Time Out Magazine, Thao Dien is full of eateries, bars and more recently, pickleball courts to keep the 20,000 residents entertained each weekend.
May 4, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
 
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