
Wary diners shun restaurants, raising prospect of boost for retailers
World 17:04 20/08/2025Cash-conscious consumers choosing to eat in rather than dine out have raised the prospect of an upturn in earnings for supermarkets and food delivery firms, according to data, analysts and company executives.

Eateries mustn't serve over 30 customers at a time: Ho Chi Minh City chairman
Vietnam News 07:39 11/05/2021It is not yet necessary to suspend dine-in services in Ho Chi Minh City, the chairman said

Seven rescued as fire breaks out at diner in Saigon's ‘backpacker area’
Vietnam News 18:40 03/07/2020Initial investigation showed that the fire was caused by a gas leak

Ho Chi Minh City diners raise costs as pork prices keep surging
Economy 10:27 26/11/2019Local food vendors were forced to adjust their prices in order to ensure a decent profit

Eatery fined for overcharging diners in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:46 05/10/2017The customers were charged VND1.2 million ($53) for six rice dishes

Vietnamese at loggerheads over use of own chopsticks to serve others food
Travel 18:07 30/01/2015Many Vietnamese people have voiced mixed opinions regarding the use of one’s own chopsticks or spoons while serving fellow diners as a token of politeness and respect on hygiene grounds