Food News and Deals in Ho Chi Minh City

For hot-pot lovers, from July 29 to August 7, 2011, at restaurant The Grill, Duxton Hotel, there is a wide range of hot-pots such as: Japanese hot pots (Shabu Shabu/Sukiyaki), Vietnamese hot pots, served with best beef imported from America.

Travel time from the airport to downtown Hanoi significantly reduced

Even for Hanoi natives, the ride from Noi Bai international airport back into town is a painfully long and often jam-packed one. That is about to change.

Vietnam International Visit Counts on the Rise

3.4 million is the number of foreign tourists travelling to Vietnam in the first seven months of 2011, according to statistics collected by Vietnam General Statistics Office.

August Deals in Ho Chi Minh City

From July 28 to August 10, Lotte Mart has a special promotion program for customers to celebrate birthday of Lotte Mart Phu Tho ( 3/2 Street, District 11).

Jade Exhibition in Hanoi Museum

Starting August the 2nd, tourists who arrive in Hanoi will have a chance to gaze with awe at more than 140 historical jade items in the collection named Vietnamese Antique Jade, which will be on display at the Hanoi museum.

Pho and Goi Cuon named among the most delicious in the world

The CNN Go staff has recently made a list of 50 of the world most delicious foods, including pho and goi cuon of Vietnam.

Festival of Indigenous Coastal villages to Open Soon

In an attempt to promote tourism in the south-central and Phu Yen region of Vietnam, one of the main festivities is set to open for a period from August the 1st to the 4th.

Vietnam Online This Week: July 25-31

Can you believe that it is already the last week of July? Some say “meh”, some will speak in disbelief “oh-my-lord”, just like us, with so many deadlines ahead and so many news to deliver.

Quang Nam to Feature Another World Class Resort

The joint venture between local firm VinaCapital and Genting Group, a world leading developer of integrated resorts, one of best managed multinationals in Asia, has been allowed to reclaim a larger area in Quang nam province to implement the $4 billion South Hoi An tourism project.

Caricature Painting Exhibition in Hanoi

From July 26th to August 5th, 2011, hundreds of caricature paintings drawn by Vietnamese painters will be displayed at the Exhibition House at 16 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi.

Ho Chi Minh city planning first pedestrian-friendly streets

At the recent Ho Chi Minh city's Department of Urban Planning and Architecture meeting, officials have proposed a daring plan to turn some of the city's busiest corners into pedestrians' heavens. The first such heaven is rather a small one.

Home Visit Tours with Hanoi Students

Since the mid July, 2011, foreign tourists who want to discover Vietnamese’s lifestyle and culture together with the local ones, can make their dream come true by joining the “Home Visit Tour”.

Summer Discounts for Phan Thiet and Mui Ne resorts

Organic Market in Hanoi Attracts Locals and Expats Alike

Established only recently in the expat quarter of Hanoi, this fresh green market has attracted many locals and expats alike.

A stunning bird’s eye view of HCMC at Saigon Sky Deck observatory

Vietnam Online This Week: July 18-24

Discover what Vietnam and Vietnam Online has to offer you this week - July 18 to 24.

Hoi An to host Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Event

The ancient city of Hoi An is honored to hold the 9th Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange event on August 21st and 23nd, in collaboration with the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam and the Japan Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.

New Routes Connecting Vietnam with US, UK by Vietnam Airlines

Leaving the story of profits and losses aside, the national carrier Vietnam Airlines is aiming to open direct air routes to the US and the UK for the last few months of the year.

Deals for Expats at Life Resort

From July 2011, Life Resort launches a deal called “Your Passport to Life” which is exclusively for expatriates of selected nationalities every month. Check out when your deal will be in effect.

Talk of turning historic Long Bien Bridge into museum underway

It is a name that speaks of nostalgia in the heart and mind of many Vietnamese. The Long Bien bridge was constructed by the French in 1898 during their occupation of the country.

Hanoi to feel Gravity of Westlife on October 1st

If things fall into the right place, the famous Irish boyband will be in Hanoi to promote their newly released album Gravity on October 1st, 2011.

Hanoi - Halong Bay package for as low as $449

The latest addition to Hanoi five star hotel, Movenpick is offering a great package tour deal for luxury travellers.

Vietnam Considered As The Next Move for Starbucks

The American giant is looking into possibility to expand its business in Asia, including Vietnam.

Hanoi Museum to Undergo Renovation

Hanoi museum was a major project of the 1000 years celebration. Together with Hoa Binh park, the two sites were finished just prior to October 10th last year and represented the two most funded construction projects for the anniversary.

Extended stays for transit passengers

Transit passengers can now lengthen their stay in Vietnam from the current limit of 5 days to 15 days. The official regulation will take effect from August 14th, 2011. Those staying over the stated time can apply for a visa-on-arrival for longer stay.

New option for buffet fans in Ho Chi Minh City

To meet the demand of buffet lovers, the Hotel Equatorial HCMC launches a new type of buffet named “Eat All You Can”, which is exclusively for lunch at the Orientica Restaurant & Bar, where offers best seafood in the city.

David Archuleta To Take Stage in Vietnam July 22-24

The 21-year-old American pop singer and Idol runner-up David Archuleta's upcoming shows in Vietnam are probably the most heated topic for discussion among the youth and non-youth in Vietnam right now

Hanoi - Seoul fare just drops to $500 per return trip

Travelling from Seoul to Hanoi and vice versa has never been made so easy and economically, with the new deals from Vietnam Airlines.

Editing From Home with Michael La Rocca

Ho Chi Minh City to host photography festival next month

Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists cooperates with Ho Chi Minh Photography Association to map out detailed activities for an art photography festival named “the beauty of Ho Chi Minh City”. The festival is going to be the convergent point of both professional and amateur photographers in the city.

Direct flights from London on sale at £817

Vietnam Airlines just launched its direct flights from London to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, together with a new deal.

Hanoi - Touring the West Lake by Electric Car is Prominent

Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore flights start from $31

In this July, Tiger Airways offers Vietnamese customers a great deal: flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore from only $31 one-way.

Hanoi Rock Awakening Night with IndiVisual

Busy working for the whole week? Consider spending your Saturday night to enjoy a new experience at Hanoi Rock City brought to you by IndiVisual – a unique collaboration of DJ Cache (Synergy) and DJ Oska.

Fly Hanoi - Kuala Lumpur for as low as $80 one way

Book from July 4th to July 12 and travel from July 11 to August 25th.

July Hot shopping deals in Ho Chi Minh City

Latest deals for shoppers in Ho Chi Minh City have just been released - check them out.

Ho Citadel Named as World Heritage

At the 35th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, France held by UNESCO, Citadel of the Ho Dynasty has officially been recognized to be Vietnam’s 7th World Heritage.

Some turtles found a stable fan base among Vietnam's college hopefuls

Imagine pitching yourself against 680,000 people, all over-eager for what you are after! That number comes from the Vietnam's annual college entrance examination, first period.

Classical Music Concert at Hanoi L'Espace

A concert gathering all top talents of Vietnam National Musical Academy will take the state on July 7 at L'Espace.

August Sea Village Festival in Ninh Thuan

Vietnam Sea Villages Festival will be held in Ninh Thuan from August 1st to August 4th, 2011.

July 4th Celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City

July 4th, U.S. Independence Day, is one of the most expected holidays in a year to Americans. For American expats who are living in Ho Chi Minh City during this special occasion, there are some activities to celebrate the Independence Day.

Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia Music Festival

The Ministry of Cultural, Sports and Tourism has just met with its counterparts in Cambodia and Laos and announced to organize a music festival in three countries including Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

July Food Deals for Thought in Ho Chi Minh City

A brief summary of latest all-about-food deals announced or submitted by local businesses in Ho Chi Minh City.

July Spotlight Events in Ho Chi Minh City

In July, there are lots of activities and events happening in and around Ho Chi Minh City. There are four major conferences and exhibitions.

Summer Promotions at Furama Danang

Furama resort has launched a very hot promotional program for this summer, apply from 3rd May to 31st August only. The most interesting one is called “Chill out Da Nang beach”, a 8-day 7-night trip offers plenty of fun with a reasonable price.

Full-moon package deals at Hoi An Riverside Resort

With the Full Moon festival approaching, Hoi An Riverside Resort and Spa, one of the most famous resorts in Hoi An has offered tourists a new promotional pack called “Full Moon” which will surely please even the most demanding guest with unbeatable price.

Enjoy Happy Paradise with Vinpearl Land Nha Trang

Vinpearl Land Nha Trang is among the most desired attraction-accommodation complexes in Vietnam. And now it is even more appealing with the newly announced deals.

International Tea Festival 2011 to be held in Thai Nguyen

Thai Nguyen has been famous in Vietnam for its high quality tea for years.

Dalat Flower Festival 2012

Dalat’s 4th Flower Festival will be held during the six days from December 30, 2011 to January 4, 2012.

New Tourist Information Kiosk at Vietnam - Laos border

With the goal to promote tourism in 2011, in the morning of June 18, Thanh Hoa Exhibition and Tourism Promotion Center cooperated with Na Meo Border Guard Station to open a new tourist information kiosk.