Fireworks show to light up city on National Day
The fireworks display in Ho Chi Minh City will be organized at the Dam Sen Park in District 11 on the National Day (September 2).
HCM City prepares for world cultural festival with Gyeongju
Ho Chi Minh City is committed to creating best possible conditions for the organisation of the HCM City–Gyeongju World Cultural Festival 2017, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee…
Buddhist culture week opens in Ho Chi Minh City
A Buddhist culture week opened on August 21 at the Pho Quang Temple in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of the upcoming Ullambana Festival which falls on the…
HCMC turns Bui Vien Street into pedestrian space at weekends
Bui Vien Street, a popular destination with Western backpackers in Ho Chi Minh City, has been pedestrianised and officially opened to the public on the evening of August 20.
First river bus route to be launched on August 21st
The first river bus route of Ho Chi Minh city will be put into operation on August 21st with one-way tickets priced at VND15,000, said Mr. Nguyen Kim Toan, Director of Thuong Nhat Co., Ltd, the investor of the project.
Music performance celebrates Viet Nam-India relations
The Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City held a music performance show on August 18 night to celebrate the 45th founding anniversary of Viet Nam-India diplomatic ties.
85 local and int’l journalists to join ITE HCMC 2017
Abound 85 local and international journalist, photographers and TV operators are interested in covering the 2017 International Travel Expo - ITE HCMC.
Ho Chi Minh City hosts Five Continents Food Festival
The Five Continents Food Festival – World Food 2017 event will take place at Hoa Lu Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 from October 5 to 8.
HCM City seeks longer visa exemptions
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Tourism has proposed the Government extend its visa exemption policy for international tourists from nine countries to 30 days from 15 days to promote tourism development to help reach the city’s target of 10-11 million international tourists in 2020.
Sculptures displayed in Ho Chi Minh City park
Forty-two sculptures in the themes of youth and love are on display at an exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City’s Van Thanh Tourist Park.
Around 23 countries to participate in the 2017 Int’l Travel Expo
The 2017 International Travel Expo-ITE HCMC will be held at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 from September 7-9.
Southern region’s pottery products on display
An exhibition on pottery products of Viet Nam’s southern region kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on August 3.
Ho Chi Minh City puts into operation tourist information centres
Two visitor information and support centres began operation at the Bach Dang Wharf and 23/9 Parks in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2.
Ba Hoa Market – a venue for birds of a feather
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) has long been a convergence point for people from different parts of the country who want to move to the country’s economic hub to earn a living and settle down. Those people living far from their birthplace often remember not only their families, relatives and countryside landscapes but also hometown specialties. And Ba Hoa Market in HCMC has long been…
Conference promotes tourism in Ha Giang
A conference to promote tourism in the northern province of Ha Giang took place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 21.