HCM city welcomes over 412,000 foreign tourists in January
Ho Chi Minh city welcomed more than 412,000 foreign tourist arrivals in January 2015, a year-on-year rise of 8%, reported the municipal People’s Committee.
HCMC’s book street festival to welcome Lunar New Year
Ho Chi Minh City’s annual book festival along Ham Nghi Street is scheduled to open on February 16, part of numerous events to welcome the Lunar New Year.
Spring Flower Festival to bloom in Ho Chi Minh City
The 2015 Spring Flower Festival, themed ‘Vietnamese Character–Vietnamese Spirit’, will kick off at Tao Dan Park in Ho Chi Minh City from February 13 to 24.
Japan’s Hokkaido launches cultural village in Viet Nam
Viet Nam will become the first market for enterprises from north Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture to launch the “Cool Hokkaido” initiative, including a cultural village to be established in October 2015, in an attempt to support the locality’s business operations in Southeast Asia.
Where to celebrate Christmas in HCMC
Those still undecided over a place to enjoy Christmas may consider the following hotels, restaurants and entertainment places to have a celebration with their loved ones.
HCMC’s flower street to feature rural beauty
This year’s flower street in celebration of the New Year will be organized on Ham Nghi Boulevard in HCMC’s District 1, featuring Viet Nam’s rural beauty and its modernization seen through the development of a metro system, which is now under construction in the city.
HCM City: Numerous festive activities to welcome New Year 2015
A series of festive activities will be held across Ho Chi Minh City from December 20 to welcome the New Year 2015, said Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports Le Ton Thanh at a press briefing on December 17.
International food festival attracts 200,000 visitors
The International Food Festival wrapped up successfully on December 7 after four days in Ho Chi Minh City, attracting over 200,000 domestic and international visitors.
HCM City prepares for holidays   (Dec 08, 2014)
HCM City prepares for holidays
Fireworks displays will take place from Ho Chi Minh City's tallest building, Bitexco (on Hai Trieu Street, District 1), and Dam Sen Cultural Park in District 11 on New Year's Eve.
HCM City kicks off tourism, shopping fest
A tourism and shopping fest opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 4, spoiling visitors with a variety of compelling choices.
Flower and book street to welcome in the New Year
The annual Flower and Book Street Festival 2015 will open in Ho Chi Minh City from February 16 to 22 along Ham Nghi Street instead of Nguyen Hue Street due to construction of the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line No. 1 and Nguyen Hue walking street.
Lao Culture Week in Viet Nam to open
Lao Culture Week in Viet Nam, featuring a series of special performances, will take place from December 2-5 in Ho Chi Minh City, Hau Giang and Vinh Long provinces.
Cultural activities to commemorate 20 years of Viet Nam-Peru relations
A diverse range of cultural activities will take place in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city to celebrate the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and Peru.
Small floral corner in town   (Nov 19, 2014)
Small floral corner in town
HCMC, the biggest city in Viet Nam, is famous for its dense population, heavy traffic, and bustling life. However, there exists a lovely flower market named Ho Thi Ky in a small corner of the city.
New products, new promotions   (Nov 17, 2014)
New products, new promotions
Hotels, resorts and tourist parks under the umbrella of Saigontourist Holding Company in HCMC launch new products and new promotions in celebration of the Viet Nam Teachers’ Day (November 20).