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HCMC to add new tourism products

HCMC to add new tourism products

Multimedia June 19, 2026

HCMC will add new river tourism products under a US$38 million investment plan by LuxGroup, which aims to develop a fleet of boutique cruise vessels serving river and coastal routes in southern Vietnam.

For Milena Padula, the spouse of the Italian consul general in HCMC and President of the Consular Club HCMC, Vietnam is more than just a diplomatic posting—it is a place that has touched her heart profoundly. In a conversation with The Saigon Times, she shares her observations on how Vietnam’s traditions, cuisine, and sense of community have shaped her journey.

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HCMC to add new tourism products

HCMC to add new tourism products

Multimedia June 19, 2026

HCMC will add new river tourism products under a US$38 million investment plan by LuxGroup, which aims to develop a fleet of boutique cruise vessels serving river and coastal routes in southern Vietnam.