Where to Exchange Currency in HCMC for Competitive Rates in 2025 Why is Choosing the Right Currency Exchange Location Important? In today’s globalized era, foreign currency exchange is not only a need for travelers but also an essential requirement for many businesses and individuals with international transactions. Ho Chi Minh City, as Vietnam’s largest economic […]

Saigon Banh Mi: History and 20 Most Famous Shops When mentioning Saigon cuisine, one cannot fail to mention banh mi – the popular street food that has become an icon of the city. From humble sidewalk carts to long-established shops, Saigon banh mi is not just a dish, but also a story about cultural fusion, […]

Introduction to Northern Vietnamese Cuisine Northern Vietnam, serving as the cultural cradle of the nation, has forged and created a distinctive culinary identity over thousands of years of history. Northern Vietnamese cuisine is not merely a way of cooking food, but also tells the story of lifestyle, behavior, and the noble humanistic values of Vietnamese […]

Red Rain is a military feature film about the Vietnamese revolutionary war, written by novelist Chu Lai. Released on August 22, 2025, with a runtime of 124 minutes, the film left lasting emotions for many viewers, including myself as an employee of Help All 247 who watched it during the recent National Day holiday. The […]

Origins and meaning The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month (October 6, 2025, in the Gregorian calendar), is also known as the “Full Moon Festival” or the “Festival of Reunion.” It is a meaningful holiday for children in many East and Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, China, and […]

Types of Business entities Foreign investors can establish in Vietnam (According to the 2020 Enterprise Law) Vietnam is emerging as a strategic destination for global FDI inflows. With increasing interest from Japanese enterprises, understanding the appropriate business entity to establish is a crucial first step for any investor. According to the 2020 Enterprise Law, there […]

Vietnam continues to assert itself as a strategic investment destination in the Asia-Pacific region. With a stable political environment, competitive labor costs, and flexible incentive policies, Vietnam has been attracting a growing number of foreign investors, particularly from Japan. To succeed, FDI enterprises must clearly understand the legal forms of investment permitted under the 2020 […]

Meaning and origins The 15th day of the 7th lunar month, also known as “Rằm tháng Bảy” in Vietnamese, corresponds to September 6, 2025 in the solar calendar that year. It is one of the most important and long-standing traditional festivals deeply connected to the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people, as well as many […]

1. Historical significance of September 2nd On September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, President Ho Chi Minh solemnly read the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) and declared to the world: “The Vietnamese people have the right to freedom and […]

Explore Landmark 81 from A to Z: What to Eat, Do, and See in Saigon’s Tallest Tower Landmark 81 isn’t just the tallest skyscraper in Vietnam — it’s a premier destination for entertainment, shopping, dining, and relaxation. If you’re wondering what to do in Ho Chi Minh City, this A-to-Z guide will help you navigate […]