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"Dong Dat," a long-established eatery of 35 years in central Ho Chi Minh, closed at the end of 2025. Known for its owner-lady who read out bills rap-style, she showed tears in parting from customers. In a redeveloping city center, back-alley food culture is vanishing.

Vietnam's Nau Coffee held simultaneous pop-ups at 12 San Francisco locations on June 6, 2026. Lines of up to an hour formed at each spot, and some venues sold out in three hours. It became an event symbolizing global expansion.

On Da Nang's Son Tra Peninsula, June 6-11, 2026, the gastronomy-art festival "Art Meets Gastronomy" was held. Michelin three-star chef Le Squer and Japanese chef Junichi Yoshida offered an experience fusing painting and cooking.

The 24-hour café "Ngấm Cafe" in District 3, Ho Chi Minh, has swept social media with its retro interior and comfort. The space, lined with cluttered bookshelves and records, is photogenic and popular as a work environment with Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Actor Steven Nguyen's café "Hansoo Cafe" opened in District 10, Ho Chi Minh, on June 6, 2026. Customers rushed the Korean-style minimalist space from opening day, filling every seat.

Ho Chi Minh's NÔM, whose name bears the Chu Nom script, became the first winner of the "Opening of the Year" newly established by Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026. One-star restaurants reached 11, hitting double digits for the first time.

In Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026, Ho Chi Minh's Tales by Chapter earned a Green Star. With a cycle that turns cooking scraps into fermentation and a plant-based menu, it was rated as Vietnam's first zero-waste fine dining.

Phu Quoc International Airport becomes a biometric full-self-service airport with Sun Group and SITA. The new Terminal 2 opens in July 2027, becoming a futuristic hub handling 24 million a year.

The luxury cruise ship Victoria Mekong II launches in November 2026. With all 38 rooms featuring balconies, it's a river voyage connecting Ho Chi Minh and Siem Reap across the border.

T'way Air plans to launch the Da Nang-Daegu route in May 2026. Daily service seven times a week, with seasonal operation expected May-October. International access to central Vietnam expands.