Int'l tourists praise Ho Chi Minh City's lively, affordable Bui Vien nightlife
Ho Chi Minh City 18:56 14/10/2026Bui Vien Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City is attracting international visitors with its lively atmosphere, diverse entertainment options, and affordable prices, as tourism officials and industry representatives look to expand the southern metropolis' night-time economy.
Ho Chi Minh City weighs halting nighttime economy activities that disrupt residents
Ho Chi Minh City 18:17 06/10/2026Nighttime economic activities in Ho Chi Minh City could be suspended or terminated if they seriously disrupt residents’ lives, according to a draft resolution now open for public feedback.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks breakthroughs for nighttime economy
Ho Chi Minh City 19:14 26/03/2026With Ho Chi Minh City’s untapped ‘gold mine’ of the nighttime economy seen as a critical driver of growth, the southern metropolis should move beyond fragmented development toward a coordinated strategy and breakthroughs, heard a thematic seminar titled 'Nighttime Economy: Driving Growth in Ho Chi Minh City' on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy needs identity, connectivity to thrive
Ho Chi Minh City 18:53 26/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City needs to establish a distinct identity, adopt a comprehensive development plan, and improve connectivity infrastructure to build a vibrant nighttime economy, rather than continuing with fragmented efforts, leaders of travel firms said at a thematic seminar titled 'Nighttime Economy: Driving Growth in Ho Chi Minh City' on Wednesday.
Binh Dien market eyes bigger role in Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy
Economy 16:25 26/03/2026From a long-standing wholesale hub operating through the night, Binh Dien Wholesale Market can become a potential cornerstone of Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy if key bottlenecks in infrastructure, planning, and investment mechanisms are addressed.
Ho Chi Minh City drives nighttime economy from 24-hour supermarkets to midnight markets
Ho Chi Minh City 14:16 26/03/2026As international and domestic travelers remain willing to spend, yet find their options dwindling late at night, Ho Chi Minh City is confronting a familiar challenge that is how to keep the urban experience alive after hours and create distinct nighttime identity.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks new drive for nighttime economy
Ho Chi Minh City 18:00 25/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City is looking to reinvigorate its nighttime economy, with the intention of turning it into a new growth engine for tourism.
In Ho Chi Minh City, nighttime economy not just about staying open later: experts
Ho Chi Minh City 17:42 25/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy is seen as a potential gold mine for accelerating growth and enhancing sustainability, helping extend visitors’ stays and boost their spending, but experts warn that simply keeping businesses open later is far from enough and that significant structural challenges remain.
What should Ho Chi Minh City sell after 6:00 pm to unlock nighttime economy?
Ho Chi Minh City 19:44 24/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy has long been described as a ‘gold mine,’ yet the central question is no longer what stays open after dark, but what the city can actually offer guests after 6:00 pm.
Nha Trang’s nightlife economy lags despite big tourism potential
In-Depth 11:17 14/06/2025Night-time economic and tourism activities in the coastal city of Nha Trang, located in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, remain insignificant, even as experts believe that the city holds strong untapped potential.
Night-time economy stalls in Vietnam
Economy 20:08 11/09/2020Local authorities have yet to map out specific strategies for popular night-time services, such as casinos and night markets
Vietnam allows overnight services in new nighttime economy plan
Economy 15:07 29/07/2020Economic activities will be allowed to take place from 6:00 pm until 6:00 am the following day
