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How Covid has affected local businesses

Saigon businesses fight back! Explore how Covid-19 impacted Ho Chi Minh City's local scene & how businesses are adapting with Saigon Scene.

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No doubt about it, this past year and a bit has been a wild ride! And that’s especially true for small business owners. In the early spring of 2020, the coronavirus pandemic forced thousands of small businesses across Saigon to suffer. Even now, to this day, many businesses are still struggling to recover.

One in four business owners says they have had to decrease the number of employees on their team. And have taken massive hits to their revenue. But small business owners are nothing if not resilient. When the going got tough, the tough got going.

Not to worry, though; Saigon Scene is here to help your business get back on its feet! Our partner’s program will dramatically increase your business’s footfall by advertising your establishment and deals with our customers. This form of marketing is a proven way to gain customers and increase income. Suppose you’re interested in becoming a partner or have questions. Please find the “become a partner or member” above.

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· Co-founder, partnerships

Olly co-founded Saigon Scene with Nick and looks after partnerships, which means he spends most of his week inside the bars, restaurants, cafés and gyms that give members an offer. Ten years in Saigon and he still eats out most nights. He has a soft spot for the independents, the places run by somebody who is usually standing behind the counter when you walk in.

How we write these guides

Saigon Scene is based in Ho Chi Minh City. We visit, check addresses and opening hours against each venue’s own channels, and update guides when places close. Partner venues give our members a discount, and they are marked on the page. Last checked April 2025.

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