Supermarkets and electronics stores in Ho Chi Minh City have launched a slew of promotion programs to attract buyers from now to the end of this month.

Japanese snack food manufacturer Koike-yaInc has made its Vietnam debut by establishing a plant in the southern province of Dong Nai.

Canadian pianist Stephanie Chua will perform at a piano recital at 7 p.m. on November 3 at the Soul Live Project in District 3, HCM City.

Lak Lake is one of the must-visit sightseeing spots in Daklak Province where tourists can take a glimpse into the unique cultural life of local ethnic communities, savor appetizing specialties and experience the fantastic gong culture which has been recognized as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO.

Halloween is a traditional Western festival celebrated every year on October 31. In recent years, this special occasion has also been organized in Vietnam, especially at some five-star hotels and popular sightseeing spots in Ho Chi Minh City.

Mercure Bana Hills French Village on Ba Na Mountain in Danang City will hold a Halloween-themed pool party in its La Piscine pool area on October 27 from 7 p.m. until midnight.

Weekends in Ho Chi Minh City, as usual, promise numerous bustling activities at frequent venues.

October comes with lots of food and drink promotions and programs at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers.

The HCMC Book Distribution Corporation (Fahasa) in conjunction with the Goethe Institute in Ho Chi Minh City is organizing a German book exhibition on Nguyen Hue Boulevard in District 1.

Local and international tourists should head to La Rive Gauche on the ground floor of Grand Mercure Danang to savor a sumptuous dinner buffet and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn festival, which falls on October 4.