Gloomy days at foreigners’ markets in Ho Chi Minh City
Markets and grocery stores in Ho Chi Minh City that target foreigners are struggling to stay afloat amid a dearth of customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The west and south gates of Ben Thanh Market, a major tourist attraction in and once packed with people, see just a fraction of the foot traffic they did at this time last year. A lack of foreign customers has seen many vendors close their stalls for good.
You should also see
Australian PM Anthony Albanese begins official visit to Vietnam
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi at noon on June 3, beginning a two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh.
See more
Videos
Ha Giang promoting sustainable community-based tourism
Boasting jaw-dropping landscapes as well as a kaleidoscope of cultural traits, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has worked hard to sustainably develop its community-based tourism.
Videos
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2023 kicks off
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2023 officially kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on June 2 evening with performances by the Vietnamese and Finnish teams.
Videos
Australian PM savors Vietnamese foods, brewed beer
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Hanoi on June 3 for an official visit to Vietnam. During the first day of his visit, the Australian leader spent time visiting the capital city of Hanoi and enjoying local food and drink.
Videos
Air passenger volume soars 38%
Airports in Vietnam served more than 45 million passengers in the first five months of this year, an increase of nearly 38% compared to the same period last year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.
Videos
Promoting Vietnamese cuisine in Macau
Situated on a small street in Macau (China), the two-year old “Hanoi Vietnam” restaurant is a popular destination among local diners, who account for 80% of its customers.
