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Asia's '2nd most beautiful island' receives over 81,000 tourists during National Day holiday

Asia's '2nd most beautiful island' receives over 81,000 tourists during National Day holiday

Phu Quoc Island, voted the second most beautiful island in Asia last year by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, received 81,400 tourists during the four-day National Day holiday that ended on Tuesday, up 8% year-on-year despite bad weather.
Filipino tourist dies after collapsing on Hong Kong Disneyland ride

Filipino tourist dies after collapsing on Hong Kong Disneyland ride

'Trusted Thailand' certification launched to boost tourist safety

'Trusted Thailand' certification launched to boost tourist safety

Hanoi sets record for National Day holiday visitors and revenue

Hanoi sets record for National Day holiday visitors and revenue

Hanoi welcomed nearly 2.1 million visitors during the National Day holiday, three times the same period last year and beating the 1.95 million visitors Ho Chi Minh City recorded over the Reunification holiday in April.
September 2, 2025 | 04:25 pm GMT+7
Chasing the midnight sun: a Vietnamese traveler's Arctic adventure

Chasing the midnight sun: a Vietnamese traveler's Arctic adventure

In Greenland’s summer without nights, a Vietnamese photographer traveled by boat to document icebergs and the midnight sun, unexpectedly encountering humpback whales along the way.
September 2, 2025 | 01:31 pm GMT+7
Vietnam in 1997: British tourist recalls a nation healing from war and opening to the world

Vietnam in 1997: British tourist recalls a nation healing from war and opening to the world

Nearly three decades after a 21-day trip through Vietnam, a British traveler still keeps her faded tickets, brochures, and photographs - mementos that shaped an unforgettable adventure.
September 2, 2025 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
Singapore's beloved Prive chain shuts down as F&B industry struggles

Singapore's beloved Prive chain shuts down as F&B industry struggles

Singapore's once-thriving Prive Group has shut all its restaurants, the latest casualty in a brutal year for the food and beverage industry.
September 2, 2025 | 06:26 am GMT+7
Asia's 'most beautiful island' urges tourists to carry passports amid visa crackdown

Asia's 'most beautiful island' urges tourists to carry passports amid visa crackdown

Indonesia's Bali, voted "Asia's most beautiful island" at this year's annual Reader's Choice Awards by DestinAsian magazine, has advised foreign tourists to carry their passports at all times as authorities step up a crackdown on visa violations.
September 2, 2025 | 05:58 am GMT+7
World's 'most favorite destination' faces tourism slowdown from Hong Kong after earthquake prediction

World's 'most favorite destination' faces tourism slowdown from Hong Kong after earthquake prediction

Japan, voted the "world's most favorite destination" last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, continues to struggle in attracting tourists, especially from Hong Kong following a viral manga prediction of a massive earthquake.
September 2, 2025 | 05:58 am GMT+7
Tourists camp on Hanoi sidewalks for days to secure National Day parade view

Tourists camp on Hanoi sidewalks for days to secure National Day parade view

Tourists from across Vietnam are camping on Hanoi sidewalks days ahead of the Sept. 2 National Day parade, living on rations, skipping showers and sleeping under the open sky to secure the best view of the historic celebration.
September 1, 2025 | 10:41 am GMT+7
Music cassettes, CDs the draw at Hanoi retro café

Music cassettes, CDs the draw at Hanoi retro café

Once a shop selling second-hand music players, Nau Café has transformed into a Hanoi hotspot where cassette tapes and vinyl records play soundtracks for new generations of coffee lovers.
August 31, 2025 | 07:00 pm GMT+7
From tribal life to thieves: Vietnamese YouTuber conquers 195 countries

From tribal life to thieves: Vietnamese YouTuber conquers 195 countries

After traveling to 195 countries, a Vietnamese YouTuber reflects on a journey defined not by check-ins but by experiences like sleeping in African tribal villages and mugging in Colombia.
August 31, 2025 | 03:06 pm GMT+7
A $380 luxury train ride through Vietnam's central coast

A $380 luxury train ride through Vietnam's central coast

The Vietage by Anantara is a pair of luxury cars on the north - south railway transporting guests between Nha Trang and Quy Nhon cities on the central coast.
August 31, 2025 | 01:26 pm GMT+7
One man's quest to pair western-style wines with Vietnamese foods

One man's quest to pair western-style wines with Vietnamese foods

Swapping sommelier formality for TikTok tutorials, Nguyen Bao Anh is making western-style wines easy to understand for Vietnamese audiences with bold pairings ranging from spring rolls to cha ca.
August 31, 2025 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
Mooc Stream: a gem in the heart of Phong Nha - Ke Bang

Mooc Stream: a gem in the heart of Phong Nha - Ke Bang

A stream in a forest in central Vietnam draws curious travelers to its emerald waters but also the fact its source is so deep no one has found it.
August 31, 2025 | 10:00 am GMT+7
New $250 visa fee risks deepening travel slump for world's largest economy

New $250 visa fee risks deepening travel slump for world's largest economy

A new $250 "visa integrity fee" imposed on travelers to the U.S. risks piling more pressure on the struggling travel industry, as overseas arrivals continue to fall due to President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration and hostility to many foreign countries.
August 31, 2025 | 09:00 am GMT+7
Thailand's hotel occupancy rate could drop by 10% amid Vietnam's tourism boom

Thailand's hotel occupancy rate could drop by 10% amid Vietnam's tourism boom

Recent border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia may cut Thai hotels' average occupancy rates by more than 10% year-on-year, while Vietnam is accelerating its tourism policies to lure more visitors.
August 30, 2025 | 01:00 pm GMT+7
Hanoi's best pho: Michelin guide picks

Hanoi's best pho: Michelin guide picks

From the broth of Lam's beef pho to the late-night buzz at Nguyet's chicken pho, Michelin’s 2025 picks spotlight 9 Hanoi pho shops worth adding to your trip.
August 30, 2025 | 09:21 am GMT+7
Northern tourist sites light up for National Day holiday

Northern tourist sites light up for National Day holiday

Tourist sites and entertainment venues in northern localities have been preparing many programs and events to attract visitors on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (Sept. 2).
August 30, 2025 | 09:21 am GMT+7
Vietnam beats Malaysia, Thailand to rank world's 4th fastest-growing tourist destination

Vietnam beats Malaysia, Thailand to rank world's 4th fastest-growing tourist destination

Vietnam has emerged as one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world, according to statistics from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
August 30, 2025 | 06:20 am GMT+7
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