Southern Vietnam’s iconic floating market posts public prices to give tourists peace of mind
Travel 13:21 30/08/2026The well-known Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho City, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, is expected to welcome a large number of visitors during the ongoing National Day holiday, prompting transport operators and service providers to publicly display their prices so tourists can plan their expenses and enjoy the floating market with greater peace of mind.
In Vietnam, fuel prices plunge, but meals stay expensive
Economy 17:38 06/07/2026Despite a sharp decline in fuel prices, Vietnamese consumers are seeing little relief at restaurants, eateries, supermarkets, and transport services, with many businesses keeping prices unchanged or even raising them.
Eateries in Ho Chi Minh City edge up prices as costs rise, demand remains cautious
Economy 17:12 17/03/2026Restaurants and street food vendors in Ho Chi Minh City are beginning to raise prices modestly as input costs climb, while many operators remain wary of weakening demand.
Prolonged rain drives vegetable prices sharply higher in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:53 14/11/2025Extended periods of rain triggered by recent storms in northern and central Vietnam have pushed vegetable and fruit prices up sharply across many traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City.
In Vietnam, SJC gold bar price hits record high of $4,440 per tael
Economy 16:39 16/04/2025SJC-branded gold bars prices skyrocketed to a new all-time high of VND114.5 million (US$4,440) per tael on Wednesday afternoon, following a VND3.5-million ($135) increase within just a few hours.
