HCMC's priciest coffee: A $20 specialty brew

A Ho Chi Minh City café offers a premium experience with a $20 cup of coffee made from Arabica beans imported from Colombia, featuring complex and aromatic flavors.

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Green escapes: 5 cafes bringing nature to bustling HCMC

These five cafes in downtown Ho Chi Minh City stand out with their open spaces filled with greenery, offering customers a refreshing return to nature.

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A tour of Southeast Asian beaches praised among world's best

From My Khe in Vietnam to Marimegmeg Beach in the Philippines, these five beaches voted as some of the best globally by the U.K.'s Daily Telegraph are located in popular tourist hubs of Southeast Asian countries.

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5 Michelin-recommended Vietnamese family restaurants

Discover home-style Vietnamese cuisine at these five Michelin-recommended restaurants, celebrated for their dishes, quality, and dedication to culinary excellence.

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Thailand's Koh Samui cruise terminal to open by 2032

Caretaker Deputy Minister of Transport Manaporn Charoensri of Thailand has announced that a new cruise terminal in Koh Samui will open in 2032 as part of efforts to boost tourism in Surat Thani Province.

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Southeast Asia's second-largest economy suffers $15M tourism loss due to floods

Thailand's tourism industry, a critical component of its economy, has sustained damage estimated at approximately 491 million baht (US$14.5 million) due to flash floods caused by monsoon rains.

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China launches $8 tour to hometown of Olympics diving champion Quan Hongchan

Travel agencies have introduced one-day tour packages to Maihe Village in China’s Guangdong province, the hometown of Olympics diving gold medalist Quan Hongchan.

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Malaysian Airlines to open new route from Kuala Lumpur to Da Nang next month

A new air route connecting Vietnam's central tourism city Da Nang and Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur is set to commence on Sept. 24.

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Over 100 ships serve Indian billionaire company's tourists in Ha Long Bay

Nearly 1,400 from a group of 4,500 tourists of an Indian pharmaceutical company visited Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognized world natural heritage site, on Thursday.

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Stop bringing weed from Thailand, Britain warns travelers

British officials have warned travelers not to bring marijuana from Thailand, where the drug has been decriminalized, after a spike in arrests at U.K. airports.

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Vietnam among top destinations for repeat Indian tourists: Agoda

Vietnam is among the top favorite destinations of Indian travelers who wish to return, according to a survey by online travel platform Agoda.

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Qantas technical glitch sees first-class tickets sold 85% cheaper

Qantas Airways said it mistakenly sold hundreds of first-class tickets between Australia and the U.S. for less than A$5,000 (US$3,395), 85% lower than normal, due to a technical error.

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Indian tourists, a new 'gold mine' for tourism

Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, are scrambling to attract tourists from India, the world's most populous country and considered a new "gold mine" for the global tourism industry, experts said.

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Thailand beats Japan, Singapore as top destination for repeat Vietnamese travelers

Thailand leads the pack as the top destination of returning visitors from Vietnam, followed by Japan, South Korea and Singapore, data from online travel agency Agoda shows.

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Hospitality giant IHG to open 2 hotels in Quang Binh

Global operator IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to open two hotels next year in the central province of Quang Binh, home to Son Doong, the world's largest cave.

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Passenger arrested for stealing $42,000 Rolex watch on Hong Kong flight

A 57-year-old man was arrested in Hong Kong on Sunday for allegedly stealing a Rolex watch worth HK$330,000 (US$42,000) and cash from a fellow passenger on a HK Express flight.

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Train attractive choice to tourists during National Day holiday amid expensive airfares

Amid rising airfares, many Vietnamese travelers are shifting to train to travel in the coming National Day holiday.

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Singapore, Manila among world's best cities for nightlife

Three Asian cities—Singapore, Taipei, and Manila—have been named among the world's best for nightlife by British magazine Time Out.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Quiz: Which Vietnamese durian variety is named 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.

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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.

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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.

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Pattaya witnesses boom in tourist arrivals

Thailand's Pattaya, known for its sex businesses, has received 12.69 million tourists in the first half of this year, up 27% against pre-pandemic levels.

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Quiz: Which is Asia's cheapest city for tourists?

This city, famous for its beautiful landscape and Buddhist temples, was voted Asia's cheapest destination for tourists by online travel platform Agoda based on its hotel booking data.

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Thai tourism association apologizes to South Korea after official's criticism of tourist attractions

The Thai Travel Agents Association has sent a letter of apology to South Korean authorities after its vice president slammed their country for “lacking tourist attractions.”

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Southeast Asia’s second largest economy seeks 3.5 million Chinese tourists by year-end

Thailand has launched a series of tourism promotion activities in hopes of attracting 3.5 million Chinese arrivals in the last four months of this year to fulfill this year’s target.

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Asia-Pacific destinations popular for National Day holiday

Asia-Pacific destinations are the top choices for Vietnamese tourists in the coming National Day holiday which marks the last long holiday in the domestic tourism season this year.

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Tourists slam dog photo businesses in Da Lat for animal abuse

Tourists have voiced their anger at dog owners in Da Lat for mistreating their pets when the animals don't cooperate during photo sessions with visitors, leading to calls for a boycott of the practice.

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Tours to China, Southeast Asia during National Day holidays sold out

Convenient transportation and affordable price options mean tours to destinations like Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and China during the four-day National Day holidays are sold out.

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Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur most popular summer destinations: Agoda

Bangkok is the top summer destination for international travelers this year, followed by Seoul and Kuala Lumpur, based on flight booking data from online travel platform Agoda.

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Malaysia, Indonesia tighten immigration control on foreign visitors over mpox fears

Several Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia, have increased surveillance at international entry points to prevent monkeypox (mpox) amid the complicated developments of the disease in many countries around the world.

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Da Lat named most affordable tourist destination for upcoming holiday: Agoda

With an average room rate of VND1.45 million (US$58), Da Lat has been named the destination in Vietnam that has offered the most competitive room rates during the last two months, according to online travel platform Agoda.

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Vietnam banker conquers Central Highlands on motorbike

Asia Commercial Bank chairman Tran Hung Huy, the youngest chair in Vietnamese banking history, and his friends recently explored Mang Den, a lesser-known town in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, by motorbike where they braved challenging roads.

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Malaysia opens direct route connecting Kuala Lumpur with Thailand's Chiang Mai

Thailand's tourism industry expects the new direct flight route between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai will help the country to attract more than 5 million Malaysian visitors this year.

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70% of international tourists to Da Nang visit Ba Na Hills

Seven out of every 10 international tourists arriving in Da Nang paid a visit to Ba Na Hills in the first 7 months of 2024, according to Da Nang Statistical Office.

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Lang Biang: a one-day trekking adventure in Da Lat

Lang Biang trails in Vietnam’s Central Highlands offer stunning views and the thrill of reaching a certain height.

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10 most loved tourist destinations in Vietnam during National Day holiday break

The Central Highlands city of Da Lat surpassed Da Nang to become the most loved destination of Vietnamese tourists during the four-day National Day holiday break, online travel agency Booking.com said.

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‘Smile of Cambodia’ event launched to introduce cultural heritage to tourists

An event themed "Smile of Cambodia" was officially launched at the iconic Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia's northwestern province of Siem Reap on Thursday, aiming to introduce arts and cultural heritage to tourists.

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Inside Italy restaurant where Blackpink Lisa seen dating Arnault billionaire heir

Italy’s Aurora Capri, where Blackpink star Lisa visited during her recent holiday with the Arnault family, is the oldest restaurant on the island of Capri, owned by the D'Alessio family.

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Visa relaxation proves shot in the arm for Vietnamese tourism

Thanks to new entry policies for foreign nationals, Maria Sanchez was in Vietnam for three weeks, went to Cambodia for a week and returned to Vietnam for a seminar.

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy receives over 21 million tourists

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy after Indonesia, has welcomed 21.7 million foreign visitors so far this year, with Chinese and Malaysian tourists leading the way.

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Hundreds of flights canceled as Typhoon Ampil approaches Japan

Hundreds of Japanese flights and trains were canceled on Thursday in the middle of a major holiday week as Typhoon Ampil barreled toward Japan.

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Vietnam accelerates preparations to welcome 4,500 tourists from Indian billionaire's company

Ha Long and Ninh Binh in northern Vietnam have ramped up arrangements for transportation, accommodations, and Hindi-speaking tour guides in anticipation of the arrival of 4,500 Indian tourists.

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5 Southeast Asian beaches named among world's best: Telegraph

Southeast Asia has five representatives on a list of the world's 50 best beaches as voted by travel writers in British newspaper The Daily Telegraph.

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Southeast Asia's largest economy works to make air travel more affordable

Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno on Wednesday said that the country is making efforts to make air travel more affordable for passengers.

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