More than 1.3 million foreign tourists have chosen Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) as their travel destination so far this year, up 35% over the same period last year, said city officials Aug 22.
Next month could be the best time ever for shoppers and tourists in Vietnam’s southern hub Ho Chi Minh City as scores of local hospitality and retail businesses have agreed on a discount campaign.
It’s going to cost even more to get around Ho Chi Minh City in a taxi these days, as fares are up by 4 to 6 percent in response to global petrol price increases.
