The ultimate guide to traveling in Vietnam: Destinations, tips, and costs

Vietnam is a country that offers something for every traveler, from history buffs to adventure seekers and food enthusiasts. For those visiting the country for the first time, this guide provides everything you need to know, from when to go and what to try. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/rCI849P via IFT...

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Singapore's Changi no longer world's best airport for immigration services

Hong Kong International Airport surpassed Singapore's Changi as world's best airport for immigration services this year following a passenger satisfaction survey done by British air transport rating organization Skytrax. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/Eob19qc via IFT...

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World's largest airport terminal in China among 100 best airports in Skytrax ranking

China's Beijing Daxing International Airport, home to the world's largest airport terminal, ranked 97th in Skytrax's list of the world's 100 best airports this year, up 28 places from last year. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/coRiJg6 via IFT...

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Asia's most beautiful island resumes immigration services after holiday closures

Indonesia's Bali, voted as Asia's most beautiful island, has reopened immigration services after a week-long closure for Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr holidays. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/ZANxv0X via IFT...

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Man urinates on fellow passenger in business class on Air India flight

A business class passenger aboard an Air India flight has been banned from flying with the airline for 30 days after urinating on a co-passenger from Japan. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/kW7THiw via IFT...

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Eateries in Singapore, world's second most expensive city, close as costs rise, spending falls

Singapore's well-known food scene has been battered by closures in the past year, affecting low-cost hawker stalls, mid-sized operators and Michelin-star restaurants, who say costs are rising and consumers are spending less. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/w6yd08D via IFT...

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Chinese singer Gong Linna explores Vietnamese cuisine in one of world's most expensive cities

Singer Gong Linna recently enjoyed dishes at a newly opened Vietnamese restaurant in Shanghai, one of the world's most expensive cities. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/eWmpAuT via IFT...

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Visa-free Jeju Island fears losing tourists amid rising crime rate

The tourism boom on South Korea's Jeju Island, fueled by its visa-free policy, has been accompanied by a surge in crime, raising concerns among industry insiders that the island could lose visitors. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/bpQrkA1 via IFT...

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A new way to explore world heritage site Ha Long Bay

Instead of flying to Vietnam and traveling to Ha Long Bay by conventional routes, visitors now have a distinctive and scenic option: arriving via the Ha Long International Cruise Port. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/QcZ15Pp via IFT...

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Reunification Day holiday crowds set to flock to Sa Pa

With three weeks still to go for the Reunification Day-Labor Day holidays (April 30- May 1) hotel occupancy rates in Sa Pa have already exceeded 80%. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/eMAGIO3 via IFT...

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy expects to earn $3.8B from Songkran

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, has expressed its confidence that tourism and spending during the upcoming Songkran festival will remain upbeat. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/CBlgQfP via IFT...

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Miss Grand International Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien to step down as Taiwan tourism ambassador amid advertising scandal

Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, Miss Grand International 2021, will no longer serve as Taiwan's Tourism Ambassador in Vietnam starting this May following her scandal over alleged false advertising. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/s2Ci0hZ via IFT...

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Asia's leading beach destination sees decline in Q1 foreign arrivals

The number of foreign visitors to the Philippines fell by 0.51% in the first quarter of this year to 1.65 million, with key markets such as South Korea and China experiencing significant declines. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/7Jh80o1 via IFT...

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Hoi An leader remorseful about losing coastline to resorts

Nguyen Van Son, chairman of Hoi An City, reflects on tourism growth, heritage preservation and losing its coastline to resorts. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/0nDzaGx via IFT...

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Southeast Asia's largest economy boosts tourism growth amid US new tariffs

Tourism industry can serve as an economic defense tool helping Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, mitigate negative impacts caused by U.S. reciprocal tariffs, Indonesian Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has said. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/cN2Asxa via IFT...

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6 million foreign tourists visit Vietnam in Q1, a record high

Vietnam welcomed over 6 million international visitors in the first three months of the year, the highest quarterly figure ever recorded. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/BVOawsD via IFT...

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17 Southeast Asian restaurants among Asia's 50 best this year

Nine from Bangkok, seven from Singapore, and one from Jakarta have been named among Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list at the annual awards. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/htQYoPO via IFT...

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Ho Chi Minh City trip costs rise, hotel rooms sell out ahead of April 30 holiday

Airfares between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have increased by around 15% compared to last year, and many hotels are fully booked as visitors are set to flock to the city for the upcoming April 30 holiday. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/QzxsNHo via IFT...

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Eat your shoes: Edible Crocs made in Ho Chi Minh City

A shop in Ho Chi Minh City sells up to 1,500 Crocs-shaped cheese cakes daily, drawing crowds with their design and gooey filling. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/mAt2nkr via IFT...

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New hot air balloon experience offers breathtaking views of Ha Long Bay

Tourists visiting the world's UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay can take in panoramic views from the sky aboard stationary hot air balloons starting this April. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/CI3tRUF via IFT...

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Asia's most beautiful island introduces mandatory tourist reporting system for accommodations

Authorities in Indonesia have launched a new system that allows accommodation providers to report the presence of foreign guests on their premises in Bali, voted Asia's most beautiful island. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/O7VPbH1 via IFT...

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy revises tourism strategy, still targets 38 million visitors despite earthquake

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, is maintaining its forecast for foreign tourist arrivals at 38 million this year despite the powerful earthquake that rocked Southeast Asia last week. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/3EeqzwB via IFT...

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Thailand launches digital arrival card system to cut immigration wait time

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports has unveiled a new digital arrival card system, an online platform designed to replace the traditional paper-based TM.6 arrival form. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/LqfZeGo via IFT...

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49-storey 'Ghost Tower' in Bangkok goes viral after surviving powerful earthquake

The Sathorn Unique Tower, a 49-story building abandoned for decades in Thailand's Bangkok, recently went viral on social media after miraculously surviving a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar that shook Southeast Asia. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/ErkqT6u via IFT...

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Tourists flock to world's most favorite destination to take photos with cherry blossoms

Tourists marveled at Tokyo's cherry trees this week at the peak of the annual blossom season that traditionally represents fresh starts, but also life’s fleeting impermanence. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/lEeSMAj via IFT...

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Tourists cancel plans to Thailand for Songkran celebrations after deadly earthquake

Many tourists have canceled visits to Bangkok during Songkran in mid-April in the Thai capital due to safety concerns after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar shook Southeast Asia. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/KvmVjGC via IFT...

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Southeast Asia's largest economy operates auto gates at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, is operating 98 auto gates to streamline immigration inspections during the annual Eid al-Fitr exodus. from VnExpress English https://ift.tt/0SnWxs8 via IFT...

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