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Daughter-in-law of luxury retail tycoon embarks on food tour in Seoul
Linh Rin, a model and daughter-in-law of luxury retail magnate Johnathan Hanh Nguyen, recently visited South Korea, where she indulged in a variety of street foods in Seoul.
China overtakes Thailand as Malaysia's third largest source of visitors
Malaysia welcomed 1.44 million visitors from China during the first half of this year, making Chinese the third largest group of tourists after Singaporeans and Indonesians.
Second durian festival in Vietnam's Dak Lak features street parade, culinary activities
The second Krong Pak durian festival held from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak will feature a series of activities such as a street parade, an ao dai parade and culinary events.
August 25, 2024 | 04:33 pm PT
Destinations to enjoy autumn in northern Vietnam
Hanoi, Kim Boi, Sa Pa, and Ha Long are some northern Vietnamese destinations spanning from plains to high mountains and seas that offer unique autumn charms.
August 25, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
Dine 'in the clouds' with Mercure Da Nang and Ba Na Hills
Mercure Danang French Village Bana Hills, 20 kilometers from Da Nang City, offers floral balconies and a wide range of outdoor experiences for companies, couples, and families.
August 25, 2024 | 06:00 pm PT
Vietnam's top 10 culinary hits, according to international foodies
Quang-style noodles, banh mi, spring rolls, and beef stew are among the Vietnamese dishes most loved by international visitors, according to TasteAtlas.
August 24, 2024 | 12:00 am PT
4,500 Indian tourists to stay four nights in Hanoi, dine at Ninh Binh restaurant
Around 4,500 employees of a major Indian pharmaceutical company, on a tour to Vietnam, will spend four nights in 5-star hotels in Hanoi and enjoy Indian-style meals at a restaurant in nearby Ninh Binh.
August 23, 2024 | 03:35 pm PT
Singapore beats Jakarta, Manila in ranking of best cities for workcations
Singapore was named the world's seventh best city for a working vacation, rising by 14 places from last year's ranking, according to a report by Swiss-based company International Workspace Group.
August 24, 2024 | 01:00 am PT
Da Nang, Nha Trang report poor hotel occupancy rates during National Day holidays
Flight-dependent destinations in the central region like Da Nang and Nha Trang report low hotel occupancy rates of around 40% during the four-day National Day holiday from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3.
August 23, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
Quiz: Which Vietnamese durian variety is among Southeast Asia's best fruits?
This durian variety from Vietnam, famous for its thick flesh and sweet flavors, was named among Southeast Asia's 26 best fruits by international food magazine TasteAtlas.
August 23, 2024 | 03:37 pm PT
Two Vietnamese dishes join world's best mushroom creations
International culinary magazine TasteAtlas has unveiled its list of the world's top mushroom dishes, with Vietnam's jellied pork and pork rind soup earning 46th and 60th spots.
August 22, 2024 | 06:09 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy issues 1,200 Destination visas in a month
Thai immigration authorities have issued 1,200 Destination Thailand Visas since launching the scheme in mid-July, aiming to boost economic and tourism growth in the Southeast Asia's second largest economy.
August 22, 2024 | 11:28 pm PT
Domestic airfares increase by up to 20% during National Day holidays
Airfares to domestic tourist destinations during the four-day National Day holiday break, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3, have increased by 10-20% compared to regular days but remained lower than the peak summer season.
August 22, 2024 | 04:21 am PT
Singapore investigates complaints of 20 tourists abandoned after refusing to buy souvenirs
A group of 20 tourists from China have claimed they were abandoned on Race Course Road in Singapore by their bus driver after they declined to purchase souvenirs from him.
August 22, 2024 | 03:29 am PT
Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries including Thailand, Malaysia
Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia and several Southeast Asian economies, a top official said on Thursday, in an effort to boost tourism and help revive its crisis-hit economy.
August 22, 2024 | 12:04 am PT
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