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The six countries are: Việt Nam (1st), Indonesia (3rd), the Philippines (5th), India (6th), Thailand (8th), and China (10th). They all performed exceptionally well across the index’s three components, according to expats surveyed. BANGKOK – The Land of Smiles ranks eighth globally and fourth in Southeast Asia thanks to its affordable …

Keeping an open mind about all types of music, accomplished pianist Liao Hsin-Chiao delighted the audience at Việt Nam Academy of Music’s great hall during a recent performance. Pianist Liao Hsin Chiao. — Photo courtesy of the artist Pianist Liao Hsin-Chiao premiered Piano Concerto Bất Khuất with the Việt Nam …

Created by King Sejong (1397-1450) in 1443, Hangeul has been the vital cornerstone of the Korean Culture for over 500 years. Its evolution over the centuries also reflects that of Korean people’s life and soul. Authorities from the Việt Nam Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korean experts from the …

A night performance in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the twinning between the ancient town and Szentendre, Hungary will be staged at An Hội Sculpture Park on the Hoài River on July 20. Representatives of twin cities — Hội An and Szentendre, Hungary — share a photo at the …

Vietnamese cuisine not only inspires chefs but also artists like Nguyễn Hoàng Sơn. Sơn has created animation characters featuring images of traditional Vietnamese food such as phở, cơm tấm and bún đậu mắm tôm.

The said industry is estimated it will be worth 50 billion yuan by 2025, according to a report by state-owned investment firm Sinolink Securities. The companionship economy has emerged as more Chinese stay single. — The Straits Times/ANN BEIJING – Undergraduate Xiaoyun, 20, spends her nights talking to strangers to …

Hồ Chí Minh City’s Department of Tourism has collaborated with the Hồ Chí Minh City Tourism Association and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines in rolling out a programme, aiming to entice tourists to use night flights and accommodation establishments in the southern metropolis.   Foreign visitors at the Central …

Around 120 photographs, documents and artefacts, connected with the Geneva Agreements are being shown in public for the first time. HÀ NỘI — On the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Agreement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has coordinated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to …

The HCM City Department of Tourism has launched a short film series to promote its tourism attractions. Tourists visit the Central Post Office, a popular landmark in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — The HCM City Department of Tourism has launched a short film series to promote its …

The three “bok” days of summer, when Koreans traditionally consume dishes to replenish stamina, have in recent years become days when animal rights groups hold protests to condemn the eating of dog meat. No Kyung-min SEOUL – The three “bok” days of summer, when Koreans traditionally consume dishes to replenish …