In a strange bit of news, apparently a new Hard Rock Cafe just opened in downtown Saigon. I'd seen a sign just before heading on my whirlwind guidebooking tour of SE Asia in October. I'd seen no other advertising. News on the web says it opened a few days ago. I found some prior PR stories that suggested there would be live foreign singers at the opening. I guess that didn't happen? Vietnam is notoriously difficult for bringing in foreign acts. Besides the profitability issues, there is a lot of regulation. Lyrics and song lists must be approved beforehand, with considerable fines for deviations. Also, the local producers must assume legal liability for any controversies that may arise from the behavior of the artists--so I'm told. Certainly though I wish the owners all the best. I'm sure Saigon is a better place for venues like the Hard Rock Cafe.
Address:
Hard Rock Ho Chi Minh City
Kumho Asiana Plaza
39 Le Duan Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hours:
Restaurant:
Daily 11:00AM - Midnight
Merchandise:
9:30AM - Midnight
Telephone:
+84 (8) 6291 7595
+84 (8) 6291 7596
Contact:
info@hardrockcafe.vn
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