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Language

Vietnamese is the main tongue; a hard-to-learn language with five distinctive tones. The Roman alphabet is used for Vietnamese, however, which means street signs are easy to read. English is spoken in all the touristy areas and at main hotels, shops and restaurants, so getting by with English within Ho Chi Minh City is easy. Learning basic civilities in Vietnamese is well worth it to show respect for the culture you are in.

Business Hours

Banks: 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday; 08:30 to 11:30 Saturdays
Post Offices: 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Saturday
Government Departments: 08:30 to 16.30, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 08:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09:30 to 21:30 daily; many shops close on Sundays