Dining in water at HCMC's new beach-themed café

In Ho Chi Minh City, a Mediterranean-style café offers a coastal escape with palm-lined pools, BBQ and floating food trays in Vietnam’s busiest city.

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1,600-seat theater opens inside Vincom Mega Mall Ocean City

For the first time in Vietnam, VinPalace, a world-class performing arts venue, is being integrated directly within a shopping mall.

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Japan to introduce pre-arrival screenings for visa-free travelers by 2028

Japan will begin pre-arrival screenings for visa-exempt travelers in 2028 as part of its plan to boost annual tourist numbers to 60 million, double the current figure.

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Why Chinese visitors keep flocking to Vietnam

The high levels of safety, proximity and affordable travel costs are driving a surge in the number of Chinese visiting Vietnam, according to tourism experts.

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Lamb banh mi brings Vietnamese signature food to Dubai with halal-friendly twist

Adapted for Dubai's Muslim-majority market, banh mi gets a makeover - replacing pork with lamb and shawarma, blending Middle Eastern tastes and winning over locals.

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Vietnam's coconut candy ranks best Asian confection

Coconut candy from Vietnam's Mekong Delta has secured first place in the list of top 100 Asian confectioneries by international food magazine TasteAtlas.

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5 hikes not to miss in southern Vietnam

Vietnam is a paradise for hikers. A world away from the chaos of the major cities, there is a variety of trails, mountains and endless nature waiting to be explored.

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Chay River adventures charm visitors to Phong Nha - Ke Bang

The Chay River delivers eco-tourism thrills in the heart of central Vietnam, from ziplining high above to kayaking through valleys.

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International tourist spending in Europe seen up 11% this year, report says

International travel spending in Europe is expected to rise by 11% to US$838 billion this year, with France and Spain among the countries set to receive record numbers of tourists, according to a report by the World Travel and Tourism Council.

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Da Nang international fireworks festival 2025 promises thrills

The 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) is set to return from May 31 to July 12 under the theme "Da Nang – The New Rising Era", promising vibrant and surprising displays.

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Dubious distinction: Vietnam ranks 2nd in paid reviews on Tripadvisor

Indonesia has the highest rate of "paid reviews" on U.S. travel platform Tripadvisor at 20%, followed by Vietnam (14.1%) and the U.S. (8.9%), according to a recent report.

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Philippines grants 14-day visa-free entry for Indian tourists

The Philippines has introduced a 14-day visa-free entry policy for Indian tourists to boost tourism amid declines from major source markets such as South Korea.

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Thailand records 1.75% drop in foreign visitors

Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals from Jan. 1 to May 18 fell 1.75% from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday.

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Vietnamese durian among best fruits in Southeast Asia

Cai Mon, a popular durian type from Ben Tre Province in the Mekong Delta, was named among 26 best rated fruits in Southeast Asia by readers of international travel magazine TasteAtlas.

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New Zealand tourist robbed mid-ride in Hoi An

A New Zealand tourist's bike ride through Vietnam's scenic Hoi An was abruptly cut short when a thief snatched her purse, with a 23-year-old suspect arrested.

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5,000-year-old bread unearthed in Turkey is now back on the menu

More than 5,000 years ago, someone buried a loaf of bread beneath a new home's threshold in what is now central Turkey.

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How Vietnam compares with Thailand for international tourists

In Southeast Asia's tourism scene, Thailand offers professionalism while Vietnam offers moments of sincerity that many travelers say they will never forget.

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The Lunch Lady legacy lives on in Canada

Lunch Lady in Canadian city Vancouver, a sister of a famous HCMC eatery that mixes old and new styles of Vietnamese food, has won Michelin awards multiple times.

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China to triple tax refund stores to boost inbound tourism

China aims to increase the number of tax refund stores to around 10,000 by the end of this year, nearly three times the current number as part of efforts to attract more foreign tourists.

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Over 100 new flight routes approved to boost connectivity to Asia's most loved country

A total of 103 new flight routes and five chartered flights from major countries have been approved to enhance global connectivity to Malaysia in preparation for the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

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Vietnam's vegan pho and tomato tofu make Asia's top 100 list

Vietnam celebrated a double win on international food magazine TasteAtlas's list of Asia's top vegan dishes, with vegan pho landing at 34 and tomato tofu (dau hu sot ca) at 92.

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Japan's third largest city set to break record for Chinese tourist arrivals

Osaka, Japan's third-largest city after Tokyo and Yokohama, welcomed 1.27 million Chinese visitors in the first quarter of this year, marking a 90% year-on-year increase and putting it on track to set a new annual record.

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5 Southeast Asian hotels named among world's best by Tripadvisor

Five hotels from Southeast Asia - two each in Vietnam and Indonesia, and one in Cambodia - have been ranked among the world's 25 best by readers of Tripadvisor.

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Singapore's 1939 restaurant to close late this month

1939 Singapore, a multi-concept restaurant and bar located on Keong Saik Road, will cease operations on May 31, adding to a growing list of eatery closures in the world's second most expensive city.

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Thailand gets tough with airlines on delayed, canceled international flights

Thailand is holding airlines accountable for delays and cancellations with a slew of new regulations that require them to compensate international travelers.

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Which Southeast Asian country has the world's best airport hotel?

Known for its award-winning modern airport, this Southeast Asian country is also home to the world's best airport hotel in this year's World Airport Awards, voted by the British air transport rating organization Skytrax.

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Vietnam, China to resume cross-border passenger train service from May 25

The Vietnam - China cross-border passenger train service will resume from May 25 after five years of suspension due to the Covid pandemic.

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Spain blocks more than 65,000 Airbnb holiday rental listings

Spain has ordered Airbnb to withdraw more than 65,000 listings for holiday rentals which it said violated existing rules from its platform as part of a general crackdown on a business blamed for contributing to the housing crisis in the country.

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Hanoi, Bangkok among top cities for tourist scams: Mastercard

Hanoi and Bangkok, two of Southeast Asia's most popular tourist destinations, have been named among cities with the highest levels of reported travel fraud, according to a new study by the Mastercard Economics Institute, cited by CNBC.

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China investigates collapse of roof tiles at 650-year-old drum tower

Chinese authorities have launched an investigation after roof tiles from a 650-year-old drum tower collapsed on Monday, narrowly missing tourists gathered outside its historic walls.

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South Korean actress Seo Ye Ji explores Da Nang, Hoi An

Actress Seo Ye Ji recently visited the central city of Da Nang and the nearby ancient town of Hoi An, immersing herself in local culture and enjoying Vietnamese beer like a local.

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Thai hotels face double challenge amid slowing tourist arrivals

Thai hotels are likely to face secondary effects from the U.S. reciprocal tariffs as slowing tourist arrivals may cause hoteliers to cut prices or introduce more aggressive campaigns at home, while their overseas operations cannot escape the impact of the global economic slowdown.

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Asian nations race to expand airport infrastructure amid tourism scramble

Asian countries including Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam are accelerating efforts to upgrade airport infrastructure alongside recent visa policy relaxations to boost their tourism competitiveness.

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Vietnam's pork offal porridge named one of Asia's best

Once listed among Vietnam's worst dishes, pork offal porridge chao long has made a comeback and ranked 6th in Asia's best porridge dishes, according to international food magazine TasteAtlas.

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Asia's leading beach destination witnesses surge in arrivals from Middle East

The Philippines, named Asia's leading beach destination, has recorded a sharp increase in tourist arrivals from the Middle East, driven by Muslim-friendly promotion campaigns.

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South Korean actress Nam Bora enjoys pasta during honeymoon in Italy

Actress Nam Bora recently shared photos from her honeymoon in Italy, where she enjoyed pasta and ice cream with her businessman husband Lee Chan-woo.

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World's largest economy lost travelers in April over Trump administration's border policies

Business travel to the U.S., the world's largest economy, fell 9% in April amid anger over the Trump administration's tariffs and border policies.

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World's most beautiful archipelago welcomes nearly 900,000 foreign arrivals year to date

The Maldives, named the world's most beautiful string of islands by Travel + Leisure magazine readers, has received 893,575 tourists between Jan. 1 and May 12, marking an 8.1% year-on-year increase, largely driven by arrivals from China.

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Inside luxury resort favored by celebrities on Asia's most beautiful island

With peaceful atmosphere and natural landscape, Bvlgari Resort with a 4 km-long private beach on Bali Island is where many Asian celebrities chose to host their wedding parties.

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The incredible versatility of coconuts in Ben Tre

Nestled in the southwest corner of Vietnam, 85 kilometers away from the chaos of Ho Chi Minh City, is a lush green paradise located towards the tail of the Mekong.

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Vietnamese durian dessert che Thai featured in best cream dishes list

With coconut cream, tropical fruits, and jelly, che Thai was named one of the top 100 cream-based dishes worldwide in TasteAtlas's 2025 ranking of global culinary favorites.

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World's largest economy risks losing billions as travel demand weakens, analysts warn

Weakening travel demand, signaled by grim earnings forecasts of travel-related companies, may erase billions of dollars from the U.S., the world's largest economy, this year as the Trump administration's trade policy takes a toll on consumer sentiment, analysts have warned.

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Chinese tourist fends off thieves in world's second most popular destination

A Chinese tourist has gone viral online after subduing a pickpocket using a martial arts chokehold during an attempted robbery in Spain, the world's second most popular destination.

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Asia's most beautiful island named world's most picturesque

Bali resort island in Indonesia, known for long, sandy beaches and Hindu ancient temples, was named the world's most picturesque by British booking site Travelbag.

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Which Southeast Asian city is expanding durian tourism to new international markets?

This Southeast Asian destination is a popular destination for durian lovers and it is seeking to expand durian tourism to new international markets during this year's peak season.

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Nha Trang among top 15 global summer destinations in 2025

Nha Trang has been ranked 11th among the top 15 most prominent summer travel destinations worldwide in 2025, according to a report by the Mastercard Economics Institute.

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Asia's most loved country seeks to attract more high-spending tourists from Saudi Arabia

Malaysia, named Asia's most loved country, is stepping up efforts to draw more tourists from Saudi Arabia, its top high-spending source market.

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'Unscientific' megaquake rumors in world's most favorite destination spook tourists

Unfounded online rumors warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines, with them reporting less demand from worried Hong Kongers.

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Singapore's Changi Airport starts building 5th terminal

Singapore's Changi Airport on Wednesday started construction of a fifth terminal, as the world's fourth-busiest airport by international passengers expands to capitalize on growing air travel in Asia after the pandemic.

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World's most beautiful island welcomes nearly 900,000 foreign arrivals year to date

The Maldives, named the world's most beautiful island by Travel + Leisure magazine readers, has received 893,575 tourists between Jan. 1 and May 12, marking an 8.1% year-on-year increase, largely driven by arrivals from China.

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