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Though the number of foreign visitors to HCMC has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels, tourism revenues this year reached VND160 trillion (US$6.5 billion), the highest since 2019. The figure rose by 22% against the previous year and 25% against pre-pandemic times in 2019, according to a report from the …

A popular crispy pancakes spot in HCMC’s District 3 draws diners for its flavors and the appeal of the three little kids who, along with their grandmother, make up the kitchen team.     Family ties: crispy pancakes from Saigon grandkids Family ties: crispy pancakes from three Saigon little sisters

Though the tourism industry achieved all its targets, 2023 was not a particularly successful year for it, with the recovery rate much lower than that of countries in the region. The number of foreign visitors this year is estimated at 12.5 million, far above the target of eight million. The …

In Saigon, international visitors embraced the Christmas atmosphere, surrounded by stunning decorations amid the mild weather.     Saigon’s warm Christmas charms foreign guests Saigon’s warm Christmas charms foreign guests

Savor Hanoi bun cha, featuring pork grilled to perfection over charcoal paired with vermicelli, sweet and sour dipping sauce, and vibrant veggies – a symphony of flavors. Alongside pho, bun cha (grilled pork with vermicelli noodles) symbolizes the soul of Hanoi’s cuisine. The dish’s popularity is evident in its inclusion …

On this year’s culinary scene, various dishes surfaced as noteworthy trends on Vietnamese social media, from the Korean-inspired coin-shaped cake to fruit-based noodles and salad. Coin-shaped cake A cake shaped like a coin, available in Hanoi, featuring the 10 won shape . Photo by VnExpress/Tung Dinh Towards the end of …

Though the tourism industry achieved its targets in 2023, it still faces challenges amid the economic slowdown, forcing many businesses to cut staff and scale down operations. Hoang Van Duong, owner of Duong Restaurant in Huyen Alley in Hanoi, has laid off his manager, assistant manager and others and only …

Two 10th-grade students in the central province of Quang Binh have handed over an iPhone they found to police who then returned it to its owner, a British tourist. Police officers in Phong Nha City, home to UNESCO-recognized national park and world’s largest cave Son Doong, on Tuesday said the …

Italian fashion model and television presenter Elisabetta Gregoraci described Vietnam as a wonderful and captivating country after a recent trip. Gregoraci, who has around 2 million social media followers in Italy, said that Vietnam has always been on her wish list to visit. She took a trip to the country …

Singers Quang Vinh and Jun Pham tasted more than 20 dishes at Noriboi restaurant in Quang Vinh Menu’s latest culinary review series. Jun Pham (L) had to meet the challenge of eating all 20 courses and drinking more than five sakes at the restaurant. The omakase menu curated for Quang …