HCMC noodle eatery closes after TikTok fame draws overwhelming crowds

A hu tieu noodle stall in a villa courtyard in Ho Chi Minh City has temporarily closed after a sudden surge in customers overwhelmed the family-run business.

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World's second most visited country prepares for rare solar eclipse amid record influx of 6 million visitors

Spain is rolling out a massive police operation and public safety campaign ahead ​of a rare total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, which is expected to draw an expected influx of 6 million visitors.

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World's largest economy has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals

The U.S. State Department said on Monday it has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals under President Donald Trump's administration, ​as it continues a sweeping immigration crackdown that has stripped travel and ‌immigration privileges from tens of thousands more people.

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17 Michelin-listed restaurants in South Korea violate food safety laws

Seventeen restaurants featured in South Korea's Michelin Guide breached food safety regulations over the past three years, highlighting weaknesses in sanitation oversight even among some of the country's most acclaimed dining establishments.

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Vietnam trails Thailand, surpasses Malaysia in list of most-searched Asian destinations by European tourists: Agoda

Vietnam was named the fourth most searched Asian country by European travelers this summer thanks to its relaxed visa policies and expanded flight connectivity, according to a recent report from online travel platform Agoda.

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World's second most visited country eyes $401M in economic benefits as solar eclipse event draws 450,000 tourists

Spain expects this week's total solar eclipse to generate €347.6 million (US$401 million) in net economic benefits and attract 446,700 additional tourists, according to its government estimate.

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World's second most visited country checks 200 travelers from Italy in border controls

Spain checked around 200 travelers arriving from Italy at the country's six largest airports on the first day of border controls reintroduced following a dispute with Italy over irregular migration.

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Indian billionaire families to host $5M wedding celebration in Nha Trang

An Indian couple from billionaire families is set to hold a lavish four-day wedding celebration in Nha Trang this December, with total cost projected to exceed VND130 billion (US$5.1 million).

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Europe lack of hotel air conditioning leaves travelers sweltering in heatwaves

For many tourists, excitement quickly turns into disappointment after arriving at their European hotel in the middle of summer as heatwaves meet the lack of in-room air conditioning.

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World's second most visited country ranked most booked destination in Europe this year

A new survey by leading travel data analysts Amadeus and UN Tourism reveals Spain was Europe's most booked destination this year despite global uncertainty.

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World's second most visited country welcomes record 9.7 million tourists in June

Spain, the world's second-most-visited country after France, received nearly 9.75 million international tourists in June, rising by 2.9% year-on-year and setting a new record for the month.

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Vietnam to open tourist train from Hue to Phong Nha, home to world's largest cave Son Doong

A project to develop the Hue-Phong Nha tourist train is being finalized, with authorities targeting the launch of the heritage rail service on Sept. 1.

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Southeast Asia's largest economy logs record first-half tourist arrivals since Covid pandemic

Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, welcomed 7.45 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026, up 5.71% from a year earlier and the highest January-June total since the Covid pandemic.

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Southeast Asia's richest country warns of heavy congestion at land checkpoints over National Day weekend

Singapore, ranked Southeast Asia's richest country by GDP per capita, has warned travelers to brace for heavy congestion at the Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints during the National Day weekend from Aug. 7 to 10, following record cross-border travel in recent months.

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22 Chinese passengers denied boarding at Thailand's largest airport over safety concerns

Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand's largest airport, has issued an apology over its security guards' handling of a group of a Chinese celebrity's fans who were barred from boarding the same flight as the star due to safety concerns.

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Hilton Saigon launches Saigon River-inspired Mid-Autumn mooncake collection

Hilton Saigon has introduced its 2026 Mid-Autumn mooncake collection, "Eternal Moonlight Flow," inspired by moonlight reflected on the Saigon River.

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World's second most visited country welcomes 46.6 million tourists in first half

Spain, the world's second-most-visited country after France, received 46.6 million international tourists in the first half this year, up 4.6% from a year earlier despite global uncertainty caused by the Middle East conflict.

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14 million foreign tourists arrive in Vietnam in 7 months

Vietnam welcomed 13.9 million international arrivals during the first seven months this year, up 13.8% from a year earlier, as the country's image as a safe and stable destination continued to attract travelers amid geopolitical tensions worldwide.

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Thailand no longer Southeast Asia's second largest aviation market

Vietnam surpassed Thailand to become the second largest Southeast Asian aviation market with 7.4 million seats in July, an increase in capacity of 5.6% year-on-year, according to a report by British aviation analytics firm OAG.

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Ho Chi Minh City beats Bangkok, Singapore to claim world's best street food city

Ho Chi Minh City has overtaken renowned culinary hubs in Southeast Asia such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to claim the top spot in Time Out's global ranking of street food cities for the first time.

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