The drone show is a highlight of the festivities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

During the Tet (Lunar New Year) from January 29 to February 2, three shows were offered daily to satisfy the demand of visitors. Each show attracted nearly 200 spectators, including foreigners.

Despite significant potential for growth, river-based tourism in Ho Chi Minh City remains underexploited due to a lack of proper investment and a legal framework for developing river cruising, a conference heard.

Water buses in Ho Chi Minh City provided services to about 900,000 passengers in the first 11 months of the year, up by 155 percent compared with the same period last year, according to the municipal Department of Transport.

Ho Chi Minh City put into operation its first-ever river bus route on November 25, hoping to ease road traffic loads.

Two visitor information and support centres recently began operations in Ho Chi Minh City in a bid to improve tourism services in the city.