Do people in Vietnam still call it Saigon?

Do Vietnamese people still call it Saigon?

Okay, so like, do Vietnamese peeps still call it Saigon? Yeah, totally.

Honestly, it's kinda confusing, right? "Ho Chi Minh City" is the official name now. But Saigon... well, it just feels right sometimes. It's like, ingrained, y'know?

I remember bargaining for silk scarves in Ben Thanh Market, Saigon, back in '08. Paid maybe $15. The vendors? They all said "Saigon." Felt more, authentic, almost.

Saigon is often used interchangeably with Ho Chi Minh City due to familiarity and history. It remains a semi-official name.

Plus, think about the history. It's Saigon. It's like calling New York "New Amsterdam," people know what's what but like....why?

So, yeah, short answer: they still call it Saigon. It's not "wrong" just... unofficial. Confusing, but that's Vietnam for ya! And no, i do not remember exact price for the scarf.