Hanoi was ranked in seventh place and Ho Chi Minh City in ninth place in the Cost of Living Index 2018 conducted by Numero, a global database providing indexes on living standards in major cities around the world. Two on list from Numero on cheapest regional cities to live in. Photo: Bestie.vn The list is based on the cost of restaurants, house rentals, groceries, and local purchasing power, etc., which were compared to those in New York City, which has 100 points. It was conducted on 27 cities in the region. Hanoi has a lower cost of living than Ho Chi Minh City, with 39.89 points compared to 41.28. The cost of house rentals and groceries in Ho Chi Minh City is also higher than in Hanoi, with 18.81 and 42.17 points compared to 14.56 and 40.28 points, respectively. Purchasing power of local people in Ho Chi Minh City is 36.02 points, also much higher than in Hanoi, with 27.09 points. The only index where Hanoi was higher than in Ho Chi Minh City was restaurant costs, at 22.71 … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCMC among cheapest cities in Southeast Asia
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Hanoi shines in Prestige’s best destinations in Southeast Asian
The Hanoitimes - Prestige has announced its list of the leading seven destinations in Southeast Asia with the best in culture, history, and slow living for those who loves to escape from the busy life. Hanoi has been ranked 4th among the seven destinations in Southeast Asia that you can make a quick three-day escape from the busy life, according to a list released by Prestige, a lifestyle media of choice for the affluent and influential. Foreign tourists to the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Looking at Hanoi now, you’d barely believe that the city was blocked from the outside world until the 1990s. No a high-octane hub of tourism, Hanoi combines the best of old and new Vietnam, according to Prestige. “The heart of Hanoi, the Old Quarter, promises meandering lanes of utter chaos: Hawkers, honking motorcyclists and cyclists jostle for space while Hanoians watch on as they sip coffee by the roads,” Prestige wrote. Prestige has some words of advise for … [Read more...] about Hanoi shines in Prestige’s best destinations in Southeast Asian
Hanoi, HCMC among 10 cheapest cities in Southeast Asia
Around the Country Hanoi, HCMC among 10 cheapest cities in Southeast Asia Nguyen Quy Wednesday, Jan 24, 2018,18:05 (GMT+7) Hanoi, HCMC among 10 cheapest cities in Southeast AsiaNguyen Quy Foreigners enjoy food and beer on Bui Vien pedestrian-only street in the backpacker’s area - PHOTOS: HOANG PHONG Hanoi and HCMC, Vietnam’s two biggest cities, have recently made the list of the top 10 cities for budget-conscious backpackers in Southeast Asia for 2018, according to a survey conducted by Numbeo, the world’s largest database of user contributed data providing current and timely information on the costs of living at leading cities worldwide. The Cost of Living Index 2018 released by the news site www.numbeo.com ranks HCMC 9th among the 10 most affordable cities in the region while the capital city grabbed the 8th spot. Furthermore, the index also reveals that the cost of living in HCMC is higher than in Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCMC among 10 cheapest cities in Southeast Asia
Mr. Chen Lian Pang, CEO of CapitaLand Vietnam: Vietnam is the third largest market for CapitaLand in Southeast Asia
Mr. Chen Lian Pang, CEO of CapitaLand Vietnam: Vietnam is the third largest market for CapitaLand in Southeast Asia As Singapore and Vietnam are marking the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties (on August 1) days ahead of the Singapore National Day (on August 9), could you please share with us your feeling during this special occasion? Mr. Chen Lian Pang: Relations between Singapore and Vietnam have grown from strength to strength since the two countries established bilateral diplomatic relations on August 1, 1973. The two countries have seen frequent exchange of high-ranking visits. Recently in May 2018, President Halimah Yacob and PM Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore welcomed PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc in his first official visit to Singapore, which is a milestone on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties and five years of the strategic partnership. Singapore is always one of the top 10 trade partners and the third biggest investor of Vietnam with … [Read more...] about Mr. Chen Lian Pang, CEO of CapitaLand Vietnam: Vietnam is the third largest market for CapitaLand in Southeast Asia
Saigon has one of the best nightlife in Southeast Asia: Rough Guides
Respected travel site Rough Guides just released a list of eight best night experiences in Southeast Asia, and Ho Chi Minh City is named THE place to delve into bars and clubs. “When the sun goes down, the bustling energy of southern Vietnam's megalopolis transfers to its many clubs and bars,” Rough Guides says. If you’re thirsty for a chic experience of Saigon’s nightlife, put on your best dress or suit and head to the rooftop Chill Sky Bar in District 1, one of the city’s most popular and fancy spots. It stays open from 5:30 p.m. till small hours the next morning, offering a dusk till dawn-ish view of the city, fabulous cocktails and a small but exciting music scene to check out. The U.K travel site also named Saigon Acoustic Bar in District 3 as a great rendezvous for a night out with pop-rock cover bands, while Carmen Bar in District 1 offers an odd selection of Spanish flamenco played by skilled Vietnamese musicians. For a casual good time, the … [Read more...] about Saigon has one of the best nightlife in Southeast Asia: Rough Guides