HCM City prepares for holidays
HCM City prepares for holidays   (Dec 08, 2014)
Fireworks displays will take place from Ho Chi Minh City's tallest building, Bitexco (on Hai Trieu Street, District 1), and Dam Sen Cultural Park in District 11 on New Year's Eve.
HCM City kicks off tourism, shopping fest
A tourism and shopping fest opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 4, spoiling visitors with a variety of compelling choices.
Flower and book street to welcome in the New Year
The annual Flower and Book Street Festival 2015 will open in Ho Chi Minh City from February 16 to 22 along Ham Nghi Street instead of Nguyen Hue Street due…
Lao Culture Week in Viet Nam to open
Lao Culture Week in Viet Nam, featuring a series of special performances, will take place from December 2-5 in Ho Chi Minh City, Hau Giang and Vinh Long provinces.
Cultural activities to commemorate 20 years of Viet Nam-Peru relations
A diverse range of cultural activities will take place in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city to celebrate the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and Peru.
Small floral corner in town   (Nov 19, 2014)
Small floral corner in town
HCMC, the biggest city in Viet Nam, is famous for its dense population, heavy traffic, and bustling life. However, there exists a lovely flower market named Ho Thi Ky in a small corner of the city.
New products, new promotions   (Nov 17, 2014)
New products, new promotions
Hotels, resorts and tourist parks under the umbrella of Saigontourist Holding Company in HCMC launch new products and new promotions in celebration of the Viet Nam Teachers’ Day (November 20).
“Cool Japan” festival held in Ho Chi Minh City
The 2014 Japan Festival is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the bilateral cultural exchange between Viet Nam and Japan.
Foreign tourist arrivals to HCM city up 8%
Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city has greeted about 3.5 million foreign tourist arrivals from the beginning of the year, a year-on-year rise of 8%, according to a report by the municipal People’s Committee.
HCMC hosts Viet Nam-Japan Festival
The Viet Nam-Japan Festival 2014 opened at the Youth Cultural House in Ho Chi Minh City on October 26, attracting the participation of thousands of students and other young people.
Best heritage photos on display in Ho Chi Minh City
The best 100 photos selected from the 2014 Viet Nam Heritage Photo Awards are being displayed at a four-day exhibition which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 22.
First tourism department debuts in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates a Department of Tourism, the first of its kind nationwide, on October 23 to enhance management in the field.
Brunei Airlines opens new office in HCM City
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) on October 17 officially launched a new representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the reinstatement of direct flights to the city.
Another facet of Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market, needless to say, is a well-known icon for long-time dwellers in HCMC as well as visitors to the country’s most bustling hub. Located in the city downtown amid an abundance of tourist facilities, restaurants and shopping streets, Ben Thanh Market offers visitors all they need. At the market, ones can find almost all and everything, from everyday food to all kinds of…
HCM City to host French culinary festival
A French culinary festival themed “Balade en France” is set to take place on October 24-25 at the Equatorial hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.