Actress Midu, plastics tycoon's heir husband explore Singapore

Actress Midu and her husband Minh Dat, the son of a Vietnamese plastics tycoon, recently enjoyed a holiday in Singapore, exploring many attractions from popular landmarks to high-end dining services.

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Vietnamese tourists spend $830 on Thailand trip, second highest in Southeast Asia

Vietnamese tourists spent an average of 25,000-27,000 baht (US$770-832) in Thailand, making them the second highest spenders in Southeast Asia along with tourists from Brunei and Singapore.

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Malaysia investigates after tourist poses half-naked at iconic landmark

A video of a female tourist posing half-naked in front of the iconic Maybank sign in Malaysia's Kota Kinabalu City has gone viral, prompting police to launch an investigation.

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Vietnam should fix tourism problems instead of racing to earn travel awards

Vietnam has outpaced Thailand and Singapore in winning travel awards, yet its international visitor numbers have remained stagnant, raising concerns about the sustainability of its tourism sector's success.

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Vietnam named most favorite destination for South Korean, Japanese foodies: Agoda

Vietnam has been named the top destination for food lovers from South Korea, Japan, and Thailand, according to a recent survey by digital travel platform Agoda.

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Why does Vietnam get numerous travel awards but struggle to attract tourists?

Despite winning a slew of travel awards annually, Vietnam still lags behind neighboring countries in terms of international tourist arrivals.

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Daughter of Vietnam's 'king of luxury brands' explores Paris food tour

Tien Nguyen, daughter of Jonathan Hanh Nguyen, often dubbed Vietnam’s "king of luxury brands," and a fashion businesswoman herself, recently embarked on a culinary journey through Paris, visiting some famous and historic restaurants.

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World's second most popular destination welcomes record 21.8 million summer visitors

Spain, the world's second most popular tourist destination after France, welcomed a record 21.8 million international visitors this summer, official data showed on Wednesday, an influx of tourism that has triggered some protests in the country.

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South Korea cracks down on cheap package tours with forced shopping

South Korean authorities have recently discovered that many low-cost tour packages for foreign visitors to Seoul are focused on "forced shopping" programs rather than actual sightseeing, tarnishing the country's tourism reputation.

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South Korea surpasses Thailand, Japan as Asia's top foodie destination

South Korea has been named the top foodie destination in Asia, with 64% of surveyed respondents indicating they visited the country specifically for its cuisine, according to online travel platform Agoda.

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Tourists face $800 fines for going shirtless in Spain

Visitors in Malaga, one of Spain’s most popular destinations, will face fines of up to 750 euros (US$832) if caught going shirtless or wearing only underwear in public, under a new regulation effective from September.

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