The Hanoitimes - Some tourists think it would be interesting to go back to Ho Chi Minh City and explore other parts of Vietnam. Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City Hall, and Saigon Central Post Office are just few of the wonderful destinations in Ho Chi Minh for travelers taking an adventure trip, Claire Algarme wrote in an article published on Sun Star, a Philippine English-language newspaper. Sun Star lists seven must-visit locations in Ho Chi Minh City. The writer has named Ben Thanh Market the number one destination among the best seven locations across Ho Chi Minh City. “Ben Thanh Market with over a century-old structure is one of the famous destinations in Ho Chi Minh City,” Sun Star wrote. Ben Thanh market is followed by Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Saigon Notre Dame Basilica, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Tao Dan Park. Earlier, Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked 5th among the 10 hot travel destinations that are … [Read more...] about Sun Star lists seven must-visit locations in Ho Chi Minh City
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Intel brings made-in-Vietnam products to the world: Ho Chi Minh City Party chief
Ho Chi Minh City Part chief Dinh La Thang has praised Intel Corporation for its contribution to the city’s development and for bringing products made in Vietnam to the international market. Ho Chi Minh City Part chief Dinh La Thang has praised Intel Corporation for its contribution to the city’s development and for bringing products made in Vietnam to the international market. The secretary of the municipal Party Committee, along with Le Thanh Liem, vice-chairman of the city’s administration, visited the factory of Intel Products Vietnam, located in the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in District 9, on Tuesday afternoon. During his conversation with the company’s leaders, Secretary Thang asserted that Ho Chi Minh City is ready for the fourth industrial revolution, in which Intel plays a significant role. The official promised to provide the firm with favorable conditions to extend its operation in the southern metropolis. He praised the corporation’s achievements … [Read more...] about Intel brings made-in-Vietnam products to the world: Ho Chi Minh City Party chief
Ho Chi Minh city welcomes first foreign tourists of 2014
(VOVworld) - Ho Chi Minh city organized a ceremony to welcome the first foreign tourists of 2014 at Tan Son Nhat Airport on Wednesday. The first 180 foreign tourists came from Hong Kong, China, the US and some European countries. La Quoc Khanh, Deputy Director of the Municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said: "We will expand our tourism market to Japan, Russia and the Middle East. We have established our representative office in the Middle East and will invest more to develop this market." Ho Chi Minh city received 4.1 million foreign tourists in 2013, up 8% from 2012. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city welcomes first foreign tourists of 2014
Food service prices shoot up in Ho Chi Minh City
Although food prices have cooled down since the Lunar New Year, many eateries and food services around Ho Chi Minh City have scrambled to increase their prices. Many customers are shocked to see that prices skyrocketed by as much as 60 percent compared to the pre-Tet period. Most eatery and food service owners reasoned that the price increase is due to rising input costs, including cooking gas, employee wages, or rental fees. Such an answer was given to Nguyen Quoc Viet, a resident from Go Vap District, when he complained to an eatery on Hoang Sa Street, which charged him VND50,000 (US$2.5) for a breakfast dish which used to cost only VND30,000. The price hike, which is more than 66 percent, is unacceptable, given the recently decreasing food prices, he said. "It is impossible for a food commodity to have that drastic a price hike," he said, adding he will now only choose to eat at establishments where appropriate prices are listed. The prices at most other food services … [Read more...] about Food service prices shoot up in Ho Chi Minh City
Tet attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is entering the final stretch in its preparations for Tet on February 3. If you are wondering where to go or what to do to partake in the country's biggest festival, here is a list of events and places that will be abuzz come the Lunar New Year. Catch the fireworks displays at seven spots around the city just after midnight on the Eve to welcome the Year of the Cat. High-altitude fireworks will be set off at the Caric Shipbuilding Factory in District 2, administrative center project site in District 7, the vicinity of Nguyen Van Linh Street and Phu My bridge in District 7, Gieng Nuoc crossroads in Hoc Mon District, Tan Tuc resettlement in Binh Chanh District, and the Ben Duoc Memorial Temple in Cu Chi District. The two other displays, at a slightly lower height, will be at the Dam Sen Cultural Park in District 11 and Suoi Tien Amusement Park in District 9. Houses along those streets will also be decorated with colorful lights from January 31 to February 2 when … [Read more...] about Tet attractions in Ho Chi Minh City