Online photo contest launched to promote Ho Chi Minh City tourism
Ho Chi Minh City’s Tourism Department has recently launched an online photo contest entitled ‘Hello Ho Chi Minh City’ in an effort to promote the city’s hospitality sector.
A spot of Cambodia in central Saigon
Existing for half a century, the traditional Cambodian market in Ho Chi Minh City has long attracted visitors with its authentic fare.
COVID-19: HCM City hotels allowed to resume receiving tourists
Tourist accommodation establishments operating in Ho Chi Minh City will be permitted to receive new arrivals, under the condition that they fully comply with the requirements aimed at preventing the…
Ho Chi Minh city seeks to better preserve historical relics
Ho Chi Minh city has an incredibly diverse urban cultural heritage, accumulated over more than 300 years of development. These heritages have the potential to become main tourism products, playing an important role in the preservation and development of the city’s unique values and culture.
Ho Chi Minh City’s book street to honour women
A programme of events will be held at Ho Chi Minh City’s Book Street (Nguyen Van Binh Street, District 1) from March 6 until the end of this month to honour the good values which women have brought to life.  
Vietjet launches direct air routes to India
Low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has launched a series of five direct routes connecting Vietnam’s major cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang with India’s New Delhi and Mumbai.  
Eco-tourism, agro-tourism on show at Ho Chi Minh City design contest
Seven eco-tours and agro-tours in Ho Chi Minh City have won awards at a city contest on designing and operating eco-tours and agro-tours at a recent awards ceremony. Seven eco-tours and agro-tours in Ho Chi Minh City have won awards at a city contest on designing and operating eco-tours and agro-tours at a recent awards ceremony.
Ho Chi Minh City to host Tet calligraphy markets
The calligraphy market at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House in District 1 has become a must-visit attraction for residents and visitors for taking photos and buying calligraphy works for Tet (Lunar New Year).
Viet Nam-Japan cultural exchange festival opens in Ho Chi Minh City
A Viet Nam-Japan cultural exchange festival kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on December 29 with the participation of thousands of visitors.
Vietjet Air launches direct air route between Ho Chi Minh City and Pattaya
The low-cost carrier Vietjet Air have recently opened a direct air route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Pattaya in Thailand, with four return flights per week.
Christmas book fair opens in Ho Chi Minh City
More than 60,000 copies of books from local and international publishers and distributors are being offered at FAHASA Festival 2019 at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House until December 22.
Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong delta link to make breakthrough in tourism
Speaking at a conference on tourism cooperation between Ho Chi Minh and 13 cities and provinces in the Mekong delta on 14 December in Bac Lieu Province, Ho Chi Minh City Party Chief Nguyen Thien Nhan said all cities and provinces should join hands to boost tourism and a general brand name on tourism is needed to impress visitors instead individual brand name of each…
Three Vietnamese cities among world's most visited destinations
Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang have improved their rankings in a listing of top 100 city destinations for international tourists.
Ho Chi Minh City to take immediate action to preserve cultural heritage
Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities need to focus on five solutions to effectively preserve cultural heritage in the city, according to Pham Duc Hai, Standing Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Council.
‘Pomegranate’ cake adds colour and sweetness to Tet in Ho Chi Minh City
Among many traditional cakes favoured by Ho Chi Minh City dwellers during the Tet (New Year) festival are pomegranate cakes, which are believed to bring good luck for the whole family, especially love.