American millionaires farm, visit traditional markets during 17-day Vietnam trip

Two American millionaires from the financial industry immersed themselves in authentic daily experiences in Vietnam such as visiting traditional markets to enjoy local foods during a 17‑day visit. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/C4ZhbsB via IFT...

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Which Southeast Asian country welcomes highest number of Australian tourists?

Indonesia, home to the popular holiday island Bali, received the largest number of Australian tourists in Southeast Asia last year with 1.6 million arrivals thanks to cheap costs and beautiful beaches. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/3RLDdn5 via IFT...

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Travel industry insiders call for more visa waivers to achieve Vietnam's 23 million arrivals target

Tourism industry insiders have urged the government to make entry into Vietnam visa-free for more nationals including of key source markets like Australia and New Zealand. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/Z9ktRah via IFT...

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Thailand launches 'Summer Festivals' to boost tourism

The Thai government has unveiled its "Thailand Summer Festivals" campaign, which aims to boost tourism and the creative economy through a series of festive celebrations scheduled from March to September. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/EKwh4i6 via IFT...

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Eva Air to ban portable chargers on all flights

Taiwanese airline Eva Air will ban the use of portable chargers on all its flights starting March 1 to enhance in-flight safety. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/kitvNYs via IFT...

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Indians throng last day of Maha Kumbh festival that drew 663 million

Large crowds turned out in northern India on Thursday for the last day of the six-week Maha Kumbh Mela that drew a total of 663 million people seeking absolution of their sins by taking a dip in waters that devout Hindus consider sacred. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/t3qWcbM via IFT...

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'Puppy Mountain' photo draws onlookers to a Chinese riverside

When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine's Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created a tourist destination. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/ygcSx0s via IFT...

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy welcomes 5.5 million tourists

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, received 5.5 million foreign tourists between Jan. 1 and Feb. 16, generating over 270 billion baht (US$7.9 million) in revenue. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/wFM2sv0 via IFT...

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South Korean tourists show biggest interest in visiting Ha Giang this year

South Korean tourists have expressed their biggest interest in exploring the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang this year, growing by 25% year-on-year, online travel platform Agoda shows. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/6Lmqbor via IFT...

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Da Nang floats idea of attracting cruise tourists

The Da Nang Department of Tourism has announced that in 2025, the central city will implement various strategies to attract a large number of cruise ship tourists, aiming to effectively tap into the potential market segment. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/UPnQHcl via IFT...

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South Korea allows foreign tourists to submit arrival cards online

The South Korean government announced that visitors from overseas can now submit their arrival cards online up to three days in advance in an effort to simplify immigration procedures. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/kL8HNqX via IFT...

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HCMC has one of Asia's best nightlife

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest metropolis, ranked third in the Asia-Pacific region for nightlife experiences, according to the 2025 Asia-Pacific Best Cities report by global business consulting firm Resonance. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/SlYQrCF via IFT...

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Thailand urges Vietnam to join 'Six Countries, One Destination' tourism initiative

Thailand has called on Vietnam to seek measures to boost stronger tourism cooperation, including its "Six Countries, One Destination" initiative. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/0RmH4Bz via IFT...

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Thailand thanks Blackpink's Lisa, HBO's 'The White Lotus' for boosting tourism image

The Thai government has expressed its gratitude to Lisa from South Korean girl group Blackpink and HBO's series "The White Lotus" for enhancing the country's international tourism profile. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/vVpo1Fr via IFT...

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Chinese take record 9 billion domestic trips during Chinese New Year

China notched a record 9.02 billion domestic trips during the 40-day Chinese New Year travel rush, the state Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday, surpassing the 8.4 billion trips taken in the same holiday period a year earlier. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/4kntdE8 via IFT...

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Chinese man aims to climb 50 mountains using only his hands

Sun Guo Shan has set himself an unusual and ambitious goal: to scale 50 of China's most famous peaks on his hands. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/d5zBa6m via IFT...

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Cooking like a local: a hands-on Vietnamese market tour

Foreign travelers explore a traditional market, handpick ingredients, and cook iconic Vietnamese dishes like bun cha and spring rolls, gaining cultural insights through a four-hour experience in Hanoi. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/eiDZEH1 via IFT...

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Vietnam emerges as global tourism hotspot

Vietnam has shown strong appeal to international visitors, with recent Google search data revealing a significant surge in foreigners' travel-related queries over the past three months, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism's Tourism Information Technology Center. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/Jwfcxs4 via IFT...

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World's most favorite travel destination receives highest monthly arrivals in January

Japan, recently voted the world’s most favorite travel destination, welcomed a record 3.78 million foreign visitors in January, a 40% increase from the same period last year, driven largely by a surge in Chinese arrivals. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/32avUMC via IFT...

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Daughter-in-law of casino mogul Stanley Ho explores Hanoi restaurants

Supermodel Xi Meng Yao, daughter-in-law of the late Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho, recently sampled upscale dining options during her trip to Hanoi. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/ZdjasB2 via IFT...

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From Venice to Vietnam: A couple's journey on two wheels

Italian travelers Stefano and Alessia are cycling across 19 countries and four continents, spending a month in Vietnam, where they were struck by its affordability, hospitality, and culture. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/TkVbxJh via IFT...

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Vietnam tourism most searched by American, Australian tourists

The U.S. topped the list of 10 countries with the highest number of searches for Vietnam tourism in early 2025, followed by Australia and India, a recent report says. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/8Pfi6CN via IFT...

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Two Vietnamese hotels named among Forbes' best in the world

Capella Hanoi and Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai have earned Forbes' 5-star rating, placing them among the world's top hotels in 2025. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/x3qzuPE via IFT...

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French tourist's poor pronunciation sends him on wild goose chase in Thailand

What should have been a straightforward journey to a Thai island turned into an unexpected adventure for a French tourist because he failed to pronounce the place name correctly. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/dly5zXQ via IFT...

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Vietnam emerges as top tourism hotspot of foreign tourists

Vietnam has shown strong appeal to international visitors, with recent Google search data revealing a significant surge in foreigners' travel-related queries over the past three months, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism's Tourism Information Technology Center. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/G7kBDQ2 via IFT...

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HCMC's story-telling circus show sells out fast

A Ho Chi Minh City circus show has gone viral this year, captivating audiences with its storytelling and selling out performances due to overwhelming demand. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/ZfLoEkR via IFT...

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Da Lat attracts many visitors but struggles to boost tourism revenue

Da Lat was one of Vietnam's top Tet holiday destinations but earned little revenue since visitors prefered budget services and short stays. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/7TndxWK via IFT...

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Vietnam absent from list of world's best food destinations for 2025

Vietnam is missing from Tripadvisor's list of the world's 25 best food destinations for 2025, despite Hanoi claiming the top spot last year. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/T5tsl9E via IFT...

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2 Southeast Asian beaches among world's 25 best: Tripadvisor

Banana Beach in Thailand and Kelingking Beach in Indonesia have been named among the world's 25 best beaches, as voted by Tripadvisor readers. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/ydlOkpY via IFT...

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Nha Trang restaurant fined $3,780 for gouging Chinese tourists

A restaurant in the central beach city of Nha Trang has been fined VND96.5 million (US$3,780) for overcharging a group of Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holidays. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/bd13WCc via IFT...

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Tourism buses hoarding up space in Hanoi's Old Quarter

16-seat buses often take up the majority of road spaces in Hanoi's Old Quarter during peak hours, impeding traffic, prompting the city to consider a ban on them from next month. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/eJn9SgP via IFT...

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China tourism village apologizes for fake cotton snow

A tourist village in China's southwestern province of Sichuan famed for its scenic snow landscape said it was sorry for using cotton wool and soapy water to create fake snow after online criticism from visitors went viral. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/2m7uBS6 via IFT...

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Chinese couple sparks outrage for causing chaos on flight from Bali

A Chinese couple has drawn widespread criticism online after a disruptive altercation with a flight attendant and fellow passengers on a Hong Kong Airlines flight from Bali. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/Il2g6o0 via IFT...

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Animated blockbuster 'Ne Zha 2' sparks travel fever across China

"Ne Zha 2", a Chinese animated blockbuster about a young deity's adventures which has shattered multiple box office records, has fueled a surge in tourism to attractions linked to the mythological origins of its story. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/dw4TrqU via IFT...

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World's most favorite travel destination sees record-high tourism spending at $52B

Spending by international visitors in Japan, named the world's most favorite travel destination by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, surged 53% last year to a record high of 8.14 trillion yen (US$52 billion). from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/ilEp7ge via IFT...

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Asia's most loved country boosts digitization of aviation industry

Malaysia, voted Asia's most loved country, is reinforcing its position as a proactive regulator in the civil aviation industry through the implementation of the Digitalization Strategic Plan 2024-2028. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/iQTVSbL via IFT...

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World's second most beautiful island among Southeast Asia's fastest-growing destinations

Phu Quoc, voted world's second most beautiful island last year, has been named among the five fastest-growing destinations in Southeast Asia, according to world-leading travel news source Travel Off Path. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/JxHuiZS via IFT...

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$70M Gulfstream G650ER jet brings tourists on high-end tour to Hue

A Gulfstream G650ER private jet carrying a group of affluent tourists landed at Phu Bai International Airport in the former imperial city of Hue on Friday. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/c7G9TAJ via IFT...

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Inside Tokyo's 'magic museum' visited by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong's son and his beauty queen fiancée

Beauty queen Nguyen Phuong Nhi and her fiancé, son of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, were spotted lining up to buy tickets at TeamLab Planets Tokyo, known as the 'magic museum', during their Japan vacation this week. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/TJ3LfyF via IFT...

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Which country receives the most Indian tourists in Southeast Asia?

Known for its golden temples, friendly visa policies and diverse street food, the country received the highest number of Indian tourists in Southeast Asia in 2024. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/Kq7Bt6h via IFT...

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World's second most beautiful island welcomes over 2,000 foreigners on cruise ship

The Italy-flagged AIDA Stella cruise ship, carrying more than 2,000 foreign tourists, docked at newly-launched Phu Quoc International Passenger Port in the southern province of Kien Giang on Friday. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/1wW9sd8 via IFT...

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Vietnam further facilitates foreign nationals' entry, exit, residence

Vietnam's policy is to further facilitate the entry, exit, and residence of foreign nationals, thereby contributing to the development of the tourism industry and the country's socio-economic growth, said Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/k8n04gM via IFT...

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Singapore says visitor arrivals rise 21% in 2024, highest since Covid

Singapore recorded a 21% increase in international visitor arrivals to 16.5 million last year, the highest number since the Covid pandemic, and the tourism board said it expected further growth this year. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/fdQnACh via IFT...

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China's first Harry Potter Studio Tour set to open in Shanghai

China's first official Harry Potter Studio Tour is planned to open in Shanghai in 2027, U.S. entertainment giant Warner Bros Discovery said, announcing an agreement with a local tourism and hotel group. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/90lo3sd via IFT...

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Japan beats Thailand as top destination for Chinese tourists

Japan has surpassed Thailand to become the top destination for Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday thanks to its relaxed visa policies and weak yen. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/zfUsvm2 via IFT...

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Which is world's most popular destination in 2024?

This destination, known for its historical landmarks and one of world's largest wine producers, was the most popular country with record tourist number in 2024, according to UN Tourism. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/kXuZmLq via IFT...

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Singapore only Southeast Asian city among world's 10 safest for American travelers

Singapore, renowned for low crime rates and strict laws, ranked eighth in a list of world's 10 safest cities for travelers in 2025, according to North American-based travel insurance company Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/DxbY8A1 via IFT...

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Vietnam Airlines takes off to world's largest airport terminal in China

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will launch a direct flight service from Ho Chi Minh City to Beijing, China, via Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), the world's largest airport terminal, on March 30. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/Qj3gDKs via IFT...

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Asia's leading beach destination sees 9% rise in tourist arrivals in January

The Philippines, recognized as Asia's leading beach destination at the 2024 World Travel Awards, welcomed 627,000 tourists in January, marking a 9.1% year-on-year increase. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/731gick via IFT...

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World's most favorite destination named among 10 safest countries for American travelers

Japan, voted as world's most favorite destination, has been named one of 10 safest countries in the world this year for American tourists thanks to low crime rates and friendly locals, a report says. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/XuTy3Sw via IFT...

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