HCMC surveys waterway tourism route to provinces of Tien Giang, Ben Tre
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport collaborated with the Municipal Department of Tourism along with relevant departments, sectors, agencies of two Mekong Delta provinces of Tien Giang, Ben Tre, travel agents, tourism and transport businesses to perform the survey of waterway tourism from Bach Dang Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City to the provinces of Tien Giang and Ben Tre.
HCMC seeks to balance economics, conservation for old villas
As HCMC adds 35 more old villas to its index, experts believe the economic gains of villa owners should also be considered for sustainable villa conservation in the long run.
Vietnam Airlines limits passengers per flight to HCMC, Danang
The national airline announced on April 5 to limit the number of passengers per flight to Ho Chi Minh City to ensure testing passengers for Covid-19.  
HCMC to launch seven more waterway tour routes
Daily Company will roll out seven additional waterway bus routes in HCMC in the near future after getting approval from the municipal Department of Transport. The service is expected to help meet the growing demand of tourists for waterway services in the city.
A variety of cultural activities for the New Year
HCMC, the country’s most dynamic and vibrant economic center, is getting ready to host a variety of cultural and art programs at many popular entertainment areas in the city center to ring in the New Year.
Rex Hotel Saigon rolls out year-end promotions
The five-star Rex Hotel Saigon, a unit of Saigontourist Holding Company in HCMC, has put on a range of promotional programs which last until the end of this year.
Japanese culinary festival kicks off in town
A Japanese culinary festival is taking place at the Windsor Plaza Hotel in District 5, HCMC, creating an opportunity for food connoisseurs to gain hands-on experience in the Japanese culinary art and cultural traits.
Early Mid-Autumn colors at District 5’s lantern street
Although the Mid-Autumn Festival is still half a month from now, thousands of local and foreign tourists are rushing to the lantern quarter on Luong Nhu Hoc and Phu Dinh streets in HCMC’s District 5 during the weekend to admire the beauty of sparkling lanterns in different shapes and vibrant colors, pose for stunning photos and immerse themselves in the joyful and jubilant atmosphere. 
Discovering the first water bus route in HCMC
The first water bus route in HCMC, which connects Bach Dang Wharf in District1 and Thu Duc District, is scheduled to put into operation in October.
A bustling sight at backpacker’s pedestrian street on weekend
Although Bui Vien pedestrian-only street in the backpacker’s area in District 1, HCMC has yet to be officially opened, thousands of local youths and foreign tourists still rushed to the area on two weekend nights to enjoy dining and entertainment services and witness the animated atmosphere of the street.
Sofitel Saigon to hold annual Fete De La Musique festival
A view of Boudoir Lounge on the ground floor of the Sofitel Saigon Plaza, where the annual Fête de la Musique festival will be held on June 21.
Tet celebrations at Sheraton Saigon
The five-star Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers will introduce food and beverage programs for Tet holiday (Lunar New Year).
Apartment cafés grow trendy in town
Turning old apartments into coffee shops has become increasingly trendy in HCMC, especially in the central business districts.
Ha Noi, HCMC among top 5 cities for a low budget vacation
Dr Prem, a renowned travel and tourism guide website, has named Viet Nam’s capital of Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City among top 5 cities for a low budget vacation in 2015.
Culture of northern communal houses
The HCMC Fine Arts Museum in District 1 is exhibiting more than 100 photos of the dragons and fairies carved on 40 communal houses in northern Viet Nam to provide visitors with better understanding of old architectural and sculptural values of the region.