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In an interior of terrazzo floors and brass accents, with motifs evoking old French clocks, you taste the signature “avocado milk” — Katinat Saigon Kafe is a Vietnam-born café that has drawn Ho Chi Minh City’s young crowd with a design that reconstructs the look of old Saigon in a modern way ...

Stripes drawn by brown-sugar syrup and chewy tapioca — Gong Cha, the global bubble tea chain from Taiwan, is one of the players that spread Taiwanese-style tapioca milk tea culture in Vietnam. Beyond its signature brown-sugar tapioca milk tea, its menu is built on Taiwanese tea ...

A detailed explanation of how far credit cards work in Vietnam's major cities. Centering on Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, we lay out whether they can be used at hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, taxis, and ride-hailing apps. A practical guide covering fees, whether a PIN is needed, what to do when they can't be used, and points on using them alongside cash.

An explanation of why coffee prices are surging in 2025. We cover the background and outlook in plain terms — from climate change, global affairs, and rising demand to the impact of the weak yen and logistics costs.