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Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam has been ranked fourth among 50 best cities for street food, according to a new survey by CEOWorld.

Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam has been ranked fourth among 50 best cities for street food, according to a latest survey by CEOWorld.

Travel website My Late Deals has revealed its Street Food City Index, with Ho Chi Minh City being ranked third in the list.

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health on August 16 pledged to improve the quality of street food to boost tourism and economic growth.

Fast food restaurant chains have dominated the world for a long time. However, these giants have struggled to conquer Vietnam’s market.

Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung has asked the sector to enhance price control and market management to prevent any sudden cost hikes before, during or after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday which lasts from February 2-10.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among the 15 best destinations in Asia as ranked by the US News newspaper.

HCM City authorities have announced plans to revamp 159 streets to create space for street food vendors there following a successful three-month trial of street vendor “markets” on Nguyen Van Chiem street and Bach Tung Diep Park in District 1.

More inspections of street-food are needed to control food safety and hygiene and prevent food poisoning.