China, Finland enter finale of Da Nang international firework festival

China's Liuyang Lingduan New-art Display Co, and Finland's Joho Pyro Professional Fireworks AB were named on Sunday to enter the final round of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF).

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Crowd control at Japan's Mount Fuji as hiking season begins

Mount Fuji's summer climbing season begins on July 1 with new crowd control measures on the Japanese volcano's most popular hiking trail to combat overtourism.

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Bao Nham, a centuries old gothic church in central Vietnam

Bao Nham Church in Nghe An Province, some 290 kilometers from Hanoi, has Gothic architecture and a rich history of more than 100 years.

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Nha Trang seafood restaurant fined for misleading customers

A seafood restaurant in Nha Trang has been fined VND21 million ($825) for posting incorrect signage, offering unclear prices and failing to produce sufficient food safety certificates.

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Foreign tourists willing to tip in Vietnam, but fear pressure can ruin experience

Tipping is a common cultural practice among many international tourists, but they deem it inappropriate for service providers to try to force it on visitors via "suggestions."

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Foreign tourists wiling to tip in Vietnam, but fear pressure can ruin experience

Tipping is a common cultural practice among many international tourists, but they deem it inappropriate for service providers to try to force it on visitors via "suggestions."

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Southeast Asian airlines sign big aircraft purchase deals as tourists return

Bouncing back from pandemic-era losses, Southeast Asian airlines are signing big aircraft purchase deals to capture demand as tourists return to the region.

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Vietnam gets 8.8 million foreign tourists in first half of 2024

Vietnam received 8.8 million international visitors in the first half of this year, up 58% year-on-year and 4% from pre-Covid levels, with South Koreans and Chinese topping the list.

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One dead, flights canceled as roof collapses at Delhi airport due to heavy rains

Heavy rainfall and winds brought down a roof at the main airport in New Delhi on Friday, killing one person and shutting down a busy domestic terminal, while flooded streets and traffic snarls caused widespread disruption in the Indian capital.

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Tourism boom a boost to economy: VinaCapital

The recovery in tourist arrivals is expected to continue, adding more than 1 percentage point to Vietnam’s GDP growth this year, Michael Kokalari, a chartered financial analyst and chief economist at VinaCapital, has said.

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Ha Long bar in trouble for 'offensive' outdoor dance show

Authorities in the northern tourist city of Ha Long are investigating a bar for "offensive and inappropriate acts" its dancers indulged during a recent performance.

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Chinese tourists abandoned at sea for two hours

Chinese authorities have launched an investigation after four people, comprising three tourists and a diving instructor, in southern China were abandoned at sea, sparking a wave of criticism on social media.

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Four die on Mount Fuji ahead of climbing season: Japan's NHK

Four bodies were recovered near the summit of Mount Fuji, Japanese media reported Wednesday, days before the summer climbing season begins.

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Laos to offer visa exemption for Chinese visitors

Laos is about to introduce a visa-free policy for Chinese visitors to promote tourism in late June, which will be applied in the second half of 2024 only for tourist groups accompanied by travel agents, local media reported.

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Vietnam Airlines launches Hanoi - Chengdu air service

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has launched a direct air route linking Hanoi with China’s Chengdu city, with a frequency of four flights a week, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

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10 passengers caught carrying undeclared cash at Singapore airport

Immigration officials at Singapore's Changi Airport found 10 passengers trying to carry more than S$20,000 (US$14,700) in cash without declaring it as required by the law.

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Thailand agrees to waive fees for hotels for two more years

Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday agreed to extend a waiver on operating fees for hoteliers for two more years from July to support the tourism sector, a government official said.

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Philippine cuisine seeks to take on Vietnamese pho, Thai tom yum

The Philippine government is seeking to promote the country's cuisine to international visitors and boost its culinary reputation.

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Egypt cracks down on tourism companies, blaming them for Haj deaths

Egypt withdrew the operating licenses of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor, accusing them of being responsible for the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims in Mecca, a crisis unit tasked with addressing the situation said on Saturday.

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13 Korean Air passengers hospitalized after aircraft suffers pressurization problems

Thirteen passengers on a Korean Airlines flight bound for Taiwan were hospitalized for treatment after their aircraft experienced an uncontrolled depressurization.

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Tourist jailed for stealing $88,000 on Singapore Airlines flight

A Chinese man has been sentenced to two years and six months in jail for stealing cash worth S$120,000 (US$88,700) from a jeweler on a flight from Hong Kong to Singapore.

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Thailand achieves top honors in Travel and Leisure Awards

Koh Samui was named the best island in Asia Pacific while Bangkok was awarded the best city in the region as voted by Travel+Leisure, a leading travel and lifestyle magazine.

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Thailand, Timor-Leste agree on visa waivers

Thailand and Timor-Leste have agreed to waive visa requirements for tourists with ordinary passports, with the goal of promoting tourism between the two countries even further.

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China, Australia to issue five-year visas to citizens for tourism, business

China and Australia will provide each other's citizens with multiple-entry visas of up to five years for tourism and business from Friday, the Chinese foreign ministry said, in another sign of improving ties between the two countries.

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Spring onion coffee: China's viral 'dark cuisine' drink

China's adventurous food scene introduces spring onion coffee, the latest addition to its "dark cuisine" movement, celebrating unconventional and surprising flavor combinations.

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Searches for Malaysia's Melaka surge on China's Weibo following Fan Bingbing visit

Malaysia's Melaka has become one of the most searched keywords on Weibo, China's largest social media platform, fueled by Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing's recent trip to the state.

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Searches for Melaka surge on China's Weibo following Fan Bingbing visit

Malaysia's Melaka has become one of the most searched keywords on Weibo, China's largest social media platform, fueled by Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing's recent trip to the state.

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Thai tourists shun South Korea due to strict immigration policy

South Korea's Thai visitors decreased by 21% in the first four months of 2024 due to strict immigration rules, and the decline's momentum is expected through at least year-end.

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Japan aims to double foreign tourists despite overtourism concerns

Japan's tourism chief said on Thursday its ambitious goal of luring 60 million foreign tourists a year - more than double the current level - is well within reach, despite surging overtourism concerns.

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13 new restaurants in Hanoi, HCMC added to Michelin's Bib Gourmand list

Five restaurants in Hanoi and eight in Ho Chi Minh City have joined the latest Bib Gourmand list of Michelin Guide that honors dining establishments for serving great food with affordable prices.

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China's panda park bans 12 tourists for life following uncivilized behavior

Twelve tourists have been banned for life from visiting Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a popular attraction in China, over their "uncivilized behavior."

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Vietnam's old standby, banh mi, a new trend

"Two a day, no problem," said a recent social media post that sparked even more international fascination with banh mi than there already was.

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Tourists kicked out of Ha Long restaurant for protesting about prices

Police in Ha Long City are investigating a complaint by a group of tourists about being threatened and kicked out of a restaurant for complaining about prices.

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How to make fried pumpkin sticks

Golden fried pumpkin sticks are fragrant with a sesame coating, slightly sweet, crunchy on the outside, and soft inside.

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Photographers spice up, steal UK Food Photo Awards

For capturing the essence of culinary cultures across the globe in dynamic and evocative images, Vietnamese photographers won multiple categories at the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Awards.

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Hong Kong airport runway reopens after damaged cargo plane delayed flights

A runway at Hong Kong International Airport that had been closed since morning delaying dozens of flights reopened on Monday afternoon after a damaged cargo plane was removed, the airport said.

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Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand among Asia's 10 biggest spenders on overseas trips

Tourists from Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand have been named among 10 biggest spenders in Asia while traveling abroad, according to British website Merchant Machine.

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Thailand seeks to boost maritime tourism connectivity with Vietnam, Cambodia

Thailand is seeking to cooperate with Vietnam and Cambodia in opening a maritime route connecting islands near Trat province of Thailand with Vietnam's Kien Giang Province and Cambodia's Sihanoukville province to promote investment, trade and tourism.

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Vietjet launches two new routes linking Phu Quoc with Taiwan

Vietjet has launched two new air routes connecting Phu Quoc, Vietnam's biggest island off the southern province of Kien Giang, with Taichung and Kaohsiung in Taiwan.

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Chinese outbound travel recovery lags due to costs, visa snags

A recovery in Chinese overseas travel from the Covid-19 pandemic is fading as rising costs and difficulties in securing visas cement a preference for local and short-haul destinations.

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28 people trapped upside down high on Oregon amusement park ride

Emergency crews in Oregon rescued 28 people Friday after they were stuck for about half an hour dangling upside down high on a ride at a century-old amusement park.

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American fast food chain Chick-fil-A makes Singapore debut

U.S. chicken sandwich chain Chick-fil-A has announced plans to organize a pop-up event in Singapore from June 26 to 28 to mark its entry into Asia.

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American fast food chain makes Singapore debut

U.S. chicken sandwich chain Chick-fil-A has announced plans to organize a pop-up event in Singapore from June 26 to 28 to mark its entry into Asia.

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Indian tourists favor Southeast Asia this summer: Agoda

Data from online travel platform Agoda reveals Indian tourists’ strong preference for Southeast Asia.

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South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo explores Venice

Actress Song Hye Kyo, one of South Korea’s most influential artists, recently visited Venice, a popular tourist destination in Italy, and explored the cuisine there.

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2,000 tourists stranded as heavy rains lash India's Sikkim

At least six people have been killed this week and around 2,000 tourists stranded in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim in landslides and floods after incessant rainfall, officials said on Friday.

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China flight delayed as passenger's sugar glider causes chaos onboard

A flight operated by China Eastern Airlines from Shanghai to Jinan was delayed for an hour after a female passenger's pet sugar glider escaped in the cabin, triggering disruption onboard.

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Vietnam aims to receive 35 million international tourists by 2030

Vietnam aims to turn tourism into a spearhead economic sector with green growth and world leading development capacity by 2030 as part of a master plan approved by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.

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Greece closes ancient tourist sites as heat wave persists

Greece shut ancient tourist sites in Athens on Thursday and elderly people took refuge at designated air-conditioned spots as the first heat wave of the summer persisted for a third day.

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Thailand seeks to position itself as global tourism hub

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called on governors and tourism authorities to further develop infrastructure and offerings as well as explore measures to position the country as a global tourism hub.

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