Three major cities of Vietnam are distinguished with the annual prestigious awards of Travel & Leisure. The United States-based magazine Travel & Leisure has recently unveiled its 2022 Asia’s Best Awards with suggestions about the best travel destinations around the world. Accordingly, Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City are among the Top Ten “Best Cities in Southeast Asia” Hanoi- the thousand-year-old charming city President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi. Photo: Cao Anh Tuan Ranked fifth on the list of Travel & Leisure , the charming capital city of Vietnam- Hanoi is a must-see travel destination for foreign travelers to the country. The fact is that the city is very peaceful and very welcoming to foreigners. It has a low crime rate, great tropical weather, and is easy to balance work life and fun, according to Bill Noland, an Aussie digital nomad in Hanoi. “It takes me around VND10 million or $428 for a convenient accommodation … [Read more...] about Hanoi among Top 10 cities in Southeast Asia
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HCMC Commission for Mass Mobilization collaborates with city police
Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee's Commission for Mass Mobilization and the city's Public Security Department sign the coordination program between the two units in the period 2022-2026. Speaking at the conference, Head of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee's Commission for Mass Mobilization Nguyen Huu Hiep highly appreciated the results of the two units in the past five years, contributing to enhancing the quality and efficiency works of the political system. Specifically, the city police received over 63,730 valuable information sources from residents. Moreover, residents accompanied the police forces to handle 12,930 violation cases related to security and order, and arrest over 13,160 violators. Installation of surveillance cameras in 22 districts and Thu Duc City to monitor security and order situations in residential areas were also deployed during the period. At the conference, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Public Security Department Major General Le Hong Nam … [Read more...] about HCMC Commission for Mass Mobilization collaborates with city police
Vega City Nha Trang scoops four honours at International Property Awards 2022
Established in 1993, the International Property Awards is one of the most prestigious annual awards to celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating within the real estate sector globally. It is also considered as a benchmark for the quality and reputation of real estate products worldwide. The awards are divided into regions including Africa, Asia-Pacific, Arabia, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, the UK, and the USA with various award categories. Vega City Nha Trang has passed the strict evaluation of the international professional jury committee to scoop up four awards in the top categories in Asia-Pacific, including Hotel Architecture, New Hotel Construction and Design, Leisure Development, and Mixed-Use Development. This demonstrates the superior quality, class, service, and uniqueness of Vega City Nha Trang as well as the prestige of KDI Holdings Group in the field of real estate development. Kieu Tue Man, vice … [Read more...] about Vega City Nha Trang scoops four honours at International Property Awards 2022
Three major Vietnamese cities among leading destinations in Southeast Asia
Vietnam's Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City were recently included in Travel + Leisure magazine's list of the top 10 cities in Southeast Asia under the Asia's Best Awards 2022. According to the U.S. magazine's ranking, Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City were ranked third, fifth, and eighth, respectively, based on votes submitted by readers worldwide this year. Thailand's capital city, Bangkok, is the best city in Southeast Asia in this category in 2022. According to Travel + Leisure magazine, this is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. The Sheraton Saigon Hotel was named the top city hotel in Vietnam in 2022. The following two hotels in the top ten are Capella Hanoi Hotel and Park Hyatt Saigon. In the category of the best islands in Southeast Asia, Phu Quoc and Con Dao are the leading resort destinations in Vietnam. Phuket Island in Thailand was named the best island in Southeast Asia for the first time in 2022. Bali Island in Indonesia as well … [Read more...] about Three major Vietnamese cities among leading destinations in Southeast Asia
Downpour accompanied by hail sinks streets in Ho Chi Minh City
A torrential rain accompanied by hail lashed Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in serious flooding and congestion on myriad streets. The heavy downpour was the result of the southwest monsoon, which has been picking up strength, according to Le Dinh Quyet, an official from the southern hydro-meteorological station. During the rain, a hailstorm lasting about five minutes was also recorded, but the hailstones were rather small and melted as soon as they touched the ground. A car travels on flooded To Ngoc Van Street in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, June 22, 2022. Photo: Tuoi Tre Within 30 minutes into the downpour, the rain volume reached 23.2 millimeters in District 1, 31.6 millimeters in Binh Chanh District, and 46.4 millimeters in Thu Duc City. UDI Maps, a flood alert application run by the city’s Urban Drainage Company, showed that serious inundation occurred on such streets as Ung Van Khiem in Binh Thanh District, and Quoc Huong, To Ngoc … [Read more...] about Downpour accompanied by hail sinks streets in Ho Chi Minh City
What you can eat for US$5 or less at this Ho Chi Minh City market?
Though the cuisine at Hoang Hoa Tham Market in Ho Chi Minh City may not be esthetically attractive, it is delicious, affordable, and a true taste of local culture. And the best part? Diners can walk away with a full meal for US$5 or less at this market. Hoang Hoa Tham Market on Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City is packed with vendors hawking clothes, fabrics, household wares, thrifted goods, and some of the cheapest, most delicious meals in town. Sup cua (crab soup) is a popular dish in Ho Chi Minh City, particularly among white-collar employees and the elderly. Crab soup is hot, easy to eat, packed with flavor, and deliciously greasy, making it an ideal breakfast or afternoon snack. A cup of ‘sup cua’ (crab soup) from a stall at Hoang Hoa Tham Market, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Minh Duc / Tuoi Tre At a junction between the busy stalls at Hoang Hoa Tham Market sits a nameless sup cua cart with no signs, merely a … [Read more...] about What you can eat for US$5 or less at this Ho Chi Minh City market?