One is always curious to know what locals are selling and how a shopping experience in a foreign country is different from what you have at home. In a city as large as Ho Chi Minh, there are endless opportunities for shopping ranging from local markets such as Ben Thanh to large shopping malls like Vincom Center. This guide will help you go to the right one when you visit one of Southeast Asia’s growing cities. Saigon Center & Takashimaya Multistory interior of Saigon Center with two large advertising placards showing portraits of models. Photo by Shutterstock/David Bokuchava. Takashimaya and Saigon Center are two malls in one. On one side of the building is Takashimaya, the Japanese retail brand that has stores all over Asia, and the main customer at Saigon Center. You could find yourself entering Saigon Center and exiting Takashimaya, so do not be confused. It is one of the biggest retail places you will find in Ho Chi Minh City, and has everything you expect … [Read more...] about Where to go shopping in Ho Chi Minh City: a guide to malls
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Alpha King opens The Sense sale centre in Ho Chi Minh City
Alpha King Real Estate Development on January 11 officially launched its Sales Operation Centre (SOC) and cultural hub called The Sense. The Sense will serve as a platform for the company to introduce its model housing units of Alpha City and its upcoming project – the Centennial. On top of that, visitors at the Sense can also immerse themselves in unique cultural experiences with a series of events, exhibitions and performances led by the Master of Senses. At the launching event, Alpha King has signed a partnership agreement with Kiwi Media, a media company of global reach, and appointed its chairman Kim Hyung Suk as The Sense’s ambassador. Speaking as the Master of Culture at The Sense, Kim Hyung Suk (Kim) said that he was delighted with the partnership between Kiwi Media and Alpha King. Alpha King signing the partnership with Kiwi Media and appointed its chairman Kim Hyung Suk as The Sense’s ambassador “I am also proud to be an ambassador of The … [Read more...] about Alpha King opens The Sense sale centre in Ho Chi Minh City
Mega Expo ‘In Style, Hong Kong’ Underway in Ho Chi Minh City
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the mega expo "In Style, Hong Kong" is making its debut in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in September. After the successful launch in Jakarta, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, this year's campaign aims to highlight Hong Kong's vibrant lifestyle and unique creativity and shocase the city's branded, design-led products and world-class professional services. Peter Wong, HKTDC Regional Director of Southeast Asia and South Asia, is looking to forge wider cooperation and to generate more business opportunities for both cities. "By organising a series of events and engaging Hong Kong's top business professionals and leading brands, the event also seeks to strengthen collaboration between Hong Kong and Vietnamese businesses and to create more opportunities", said Wong. In his speech at the press conference held by HKTDC on 23rd August, Peter Wong, HKTDC Regional Director of Southeast Asia and South Asia expressed gratitude for the … [Read more...] about Mega Expo ‘In Style, Hong Kong’ Underway in Ho Chi Minh City
“Feel Japan” festival makes a stop in Ho Chi Minh City
The Hanoitimes - Visitors got a chance to experience the Japanese culture, tourism and cuisine, as well as an opportunity to purchase high-quality products from 90 famous brands from the “Land of the Rising Sun”. The “Feel Japan in Vietnam 2018” festival is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 14 – 15. The event is jointly held by Kilala Communication and Song Han Tourist, a Vietnamese travel agency, as part of activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties (1973 - 2018). The “Feel Japan in Vietnam 2018” festival taking place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 14 – 15. Photo: Zing With two days to go until the end of the festival, participants got a chance to take photos with Japanese cultural symbols, Doraemon and friends (Nobita, Shizuka, Jaian, and Suneo), while enjoying performances by Ninja and Oiran troupes from Edo Wonderland, in addition to some artistic performances of Kendama, a … [Read more...] about “Feel Japan” festival makes a stop in Ho Chi Minh City
National Day of France marked in Ho Chi Minh City
French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Vincent Floreani (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations and the city’s Vietnam – France Friendship Association (VFFA) held a gathering on July 12 celebrating the 229th anniversary of National Day of France (July 14). Speaking at the event, Chairwoman of the municipal VFFA Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung expressed her delight at the growing bilateral ties over the past years, especially the France visit by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in March, during which both sides expressed wish to further deepen their strategic partnership and agreed to facilitate exchanges, especially those at the high level to improve the efficiency of dialogue mechanisms in diverse areas. She said the HCM City VFFA has well performed its role as a bridge connecting people in the city and other French localities via development support projects, festivals, music and movie events, and … [Read more...] about National Day of France marked in Ho Chi Minh City