Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 2.8 million tourists in first half of 2017
Tourist arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City reached some 2.8 million in the first half of 2017, a 14.7% increase year-on-year. 
Ho Chi Minh City eyes share of Asian medical tourism pie
With a growing number of medical tourists who combine travel with medical care coming to HCM City in recent years, lucrative medical tourism needs concerted efforts by various official agencies…
Ho Chi Minh City weekend bazaar attracts droves of visitors
A weekend flea market at Bach Dang Wharf in downtown HCM City has been attracting a large number of local and international visitors since it first opened in late April.
Ho Chi Minh City plans more book streets to promote reading culture
Ho Chi Minh City is planning to open a few more book streets after the first one in the downtown area turned out to be a much bigger success than expected.
Vietjet to offer 5,000 promotional tickets from USD0 on Ho Chi Minh City-Hongkong route
Viet Nam’s budget airline carrier Vietjet Air will launch a promotion programme from June 15 to 18, offering passengers 5,000 promotional tickets priced from just US$ 0 on the Ho Chi Minh City - Hong Kong (China) route.
Ho Chi Minh City moves to promote waterway tourism
Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities have devised a plan to bolster the city’s waterway tourism in the 2017-2020 period.
Eighth Europe-Viet Nam documentary film festival opens in Ho Chi Minh City
The eighth European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on June 9.
Southern Fruit Festival kicks off in Ho Chi Minh City
A large crowd was in attendance for the opening of the 13th Southern Fruit Festival – 2017, which officially kicked off at Suoi Tien Culture and Tourism Site in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.
Japanese Book Week underway in Ho Chi Minh City
More than 15,000 Japanese books were on display during the second Japanese Book Week ​at the Japanese book section at Fahasa (HCM City Books Distribution JSC) Bookshop on Nguyen Hue Street in Ho Chi Minh City which opened on June 1.
City post office, tunnels among top Asian landmarks
Ho Chi Minh City once again proved itself to be a must-visit place in Asia as travellers named its network of wartime tunnels and a 130-year-old post office among the top 25 landmarks of the region.
Ho Chi Minh City boosts cooperation with RoK’s province
The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Gyeongsangbuk province opened its representative office in Viet Nam’s southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City on May 30 to promote the bilateral comprehensive relations.
The Southern Fruit Festival 2017 will last for 3 months
(TITC) - The 13th Southern Fruit Festival 2017 will take place from 1 June to 30 August 2017 in Suoi Tien Culture Tourism Site (District 9, Ho Chi Minh City) with many attractive activities.
Shrimp fried with Tay Ninh salt
Shrimp fried with Tay Ninh salt is a popular dish in Ho Chi Minh City. The dish  is crispy with a savoury and piquant taste.
Bulgarian Education, Culture Day marked in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City
The Viet Nam - Bulgaria Friendship Association (VBFA) hosted a ceremony to mark Bulgarian Education, Culture and Slavonic Literature Day in Ha Noi on May 24.
Sai Gon fresh rolls   (May 24, 2017)
Sai Gon fresh rolls
Goi cuon Sai Gon (Sai Gon fresh rolls) is a delicious dish which is popular in different regions, especially in Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces in the South. Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, one can enjoy the dish at both luxury restaurants and common stalls on streets or from vendors.