The French called it the “Pearl of the Far East” and the Chinese called it the “Big Market”—Ho Chi Minh City, colloquially known as Saigon, is Vietnam’s largest city and cultural capital. According to ...

Stand-up comedy is sweeping Vietnam’s largest city, often called Saigon, with locals braving open-mic nights in the city’s hippest cafes and bars. By Kim I. Mott Vietnam’s largest metropolis, Ho Chi ...

From street carts to fine dining, these cities offer a unique blend of restaurants and bars for culinary travelers to explore. Vietnam’s culinary landscape is a feast for the senses, whether you’re ...

In Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), young people are changing perceptions of Vietnam by asserting their identity through music, ...

Ho Chi Minh City, previously known as Saigon and still often referred to as such, is a metropolis on the up. Construction cranes crowd the cityscape, which is rapidly expanding. Covid-19 was a brief ...

Fifty years since reunification, the fall of Saigon is a distant memory and microbreweries, cool cafes and Michelin-lauded restaurants are adding another dimension to the city’s eclectic food scene.