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…
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.
Vietjet launches new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Van Don
The budget carrier Vietjet Air has launched a new route between Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and Van Don Airport in Quang Ninh Province.
Japan-Viet Nam Festival attracts crowds in Ho Chi Minh City
The sixth Japan – Viet Nam Festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City on January 19, attracting numerous city dwellers and visitors.
Vietnam Airlines launches Ho Chi Minh City-Van Don route
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on December 30 opened a new air route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Van Don international airport in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, which officially became operational on the same day.
HCM City welcomes its 7 millionth foreign tourist
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a ceremony to welcome their 7 millionth foreign visitor of the year, a French citizen, to the city on December 10. 
Ho Chi Minh City launches programme on stimulating tourism
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism launched a programme on stimulating tourism in December and 2019, promising to bring fresh experiences for visitors travelling to the city.
New direct air route linking Viet Nam and Switzerland opens
The first direct flight linking the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City and Switzerland’s northeast city of Zurich has been successfully conducted by the Edelweiss airlines of Switzerland.  
Art exhibition highlighting Viet Nam-France friendship opens
A fine art exhibition highlighting Viet Nam – France friendship opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15 by the HCM City’s Union of Friendship Oganisations (HUFO) and the Viet Nam-France Friendship Association.  
Activities to celebrate 15th anniversary of Russian Center of Science and Culture
Diverse cultural activities to celebrate 15th anniversary of Russian Center of Science and Culture in Ha Noi will take place from October 10th to 17th.
Foreign arrivals to HCM City pass the 5 million mark over 9-month span
The number of foreign tourists arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during the first nine months of 2019 was estimated at 5.45 million, up 21.25% from the same period the previous year and already reaching 72.6% of this year’s target for foreign tourists.
Viet Nam’s Cu Chi Tunnels a top underground destination
The famous tunnel network that survived intense Viet Nam War bombings by the U.S. is among world’s best underground tours.