Whale Worship Festival, a cultural highlight in Can Gio (HCMC)
Can Gio, a coastal commune of Ho Chi Minh City, is known for its vast mangrove forests, the Sac Forest National Historical and Cultural Park, and the Can Thanh communal house. It is also home to the Whale Worship Festival (Nghinh Ong Festival), a captivating annual cultural event.
Con Dao National Park: Journey to the IUCN Green List
Con Dao National Park has officially joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Green List, marking an important milestone in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
HCM City boosts tourism development with luxury river cruises
Ho Chi Minh City is set to launch additional luxury cruise tours on the Saigon River this November, blending cuisine and entertainment to attract more international visitors by year-end.
Vietnam’s beauty offers unforgettable experiences for international visitors
The New Zealand Herald on October 6 published an article highlighting Vietnam's diverse landscapes and rich culture, which captivate international travelers.
Con Dao National Park added to IUCN Green List
A national park in Ho Chi Minh City's Con Dao has been added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)'s Green List.
Ho Chi Minh City set to emerge as gateway for international tourists
Following its administrative merger, Ho Chi Minh City has taken on a new look, with vast potential for breakthrough development.
HCMC’s agritourism sector blooms with innovative farm-stay models
HCMC’s agritourism sector is flourishing with successful farm models, but experts urge for professionalization and strategic planning to ensure sustainable, long-term growth and competitiveness.
Phu Tho Hoa Tunnels offer glimpse into Vietnam’s wartime resilience
Exploring the Phu Tho Hoa Tunnels, young Vietnamese gain newfound respect for the resilience of previous generations.
Ho Chi Minh City organises a series of activities to celebrate 50 Years of National Reunification
Ho Chi Minh City is launching a series of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification (30/4/1975 - 30/4/2025) from March 20 to April 30.
Sai Gon Zoo in HCM City operates tour of nocturnal wildlife
The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens unveiled a brand-new tour on March 19, called "When Night Falls", marking the first time in 161 years that visitors can explore the zoo after dark. Let’s find out more about this nocturnal jungle experience.
Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line in Top 100 World's Greatest Places of 2025
Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line of Ho Chi Minh City has been listed among the world’s Top 100 greatest places in 2025, as compiled by TIME magazine of the United States.
International visitors to HCM City rise 18.2% in first quarter
Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City earned an estimated 56.62 trillion VND from tourism in the first three months of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 26.7% and 21.8% of the year’s plan.
First charter flight from Iran takes 200 visitors to HCMC
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism welcomed a group of 200 Iranian tourists who arrived in the city on a charter flight on March 19.
First zero-waste dining in HCMC
Tales by Chapter, a newly opened restaurant in downtown HCMC, has introduced Vietnam’s first zero-waste, plant-based fine dining concept, aiming to redefine sustainable gastronomy.
Can Gio Free Trade Zone anticipated to boost economic growth for HCMC
The Free Trade Zone in Ho Chi Minh City's Can Gio outlying district is poised to play a pivotal role in  stimulating economic growth not only for the southern largest city but also for the nation.