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…
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.
French photographer to open gallery in Ho Chi Minh City
Couleurs d’Asie by Réhahn - Sai Gon, a new gallery by Hoi An-based photographer Réhahn, will open in HCM City on June 1.
Buu Long Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City
Located in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, Buu Long Pagoda shares common architecture with other pagodas in Southeast Asian countries, making it special among pagodas in Viet Nam.
Vietnam Airlines offers lowest ever Ho Chi Minh City - Hong Kong fares
Vietnam Airlines will offer direct flights on its route between Ho Chi Minh City and Hong Kong with tickets starting at US$100 roundtrip for travel departing now through December 21, it said on May 19, according to InfoMoney.vn
Ho Chi Minh City hosts Southern Land Cuisine Festival
Famous dishes of the southern region will be on offer at the annual Am Thuc Dat Phuong Nam (Southern Land Cuisine) Festival that will take place from May 24 to 28 at Dam Sen Park in HCM City’s District 11.
Tour connecting Ho Chi Minh City museums to open
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council recently had a working to survey ideas for the city's tourism development in connection with museums.
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