Ho chi minh city: Ho Chi Minh City has reported a revenue of 140.3 trillion VND (5.34 billion USD) from tourism in the January-July period, marking a 29.9% increase compared to the same period last year and achieving 54% of the annual target.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the city witnessed a significant influx of international tourists, with 695,930 arrivals in July alone, representing a 75.3% increase from the previous year.
Over the seven-month period, the city hosted a total of 4.5 million international visitors, an increase of 48% year-on-year. Domestic tourism also showed growth, with nearly 3.4 million local tourists visiting in July, a 15% rise from the same period in 2024. The total number of domestic tourists for the seven months reached 21.7 million, reflecting an 8.2% increase from the previous year.