A new night tour made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday as part of activities in the ongoing Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week. The tour will provide visitors with service to experience culture, art, sightseeing, entertainment activities, night shopping, culinary culture and takeaway, and healthcare services, …
Read More »Beauty queen, footballer husband explore Singapore’s signature dishes
Defender Doan Van Hau and his beauty pageant contestant wife Doan Hai My visited a Michelin-starred restaurant and enjoyed signature dishes during their trip to Singapore. Last weekend, Hau was escorted by his newlywed wife to Singapore to have his injury examined as he prepares to return to the football …
Read More »Singaporeans exempted from Malaysia digital arrival card process
Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution said on Tuesday that Singaporeans traveling to Malaysia will not be required to fill up the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), which will otherwise be compulsory from Jan. 1 for foreign travelers. Saifuddin said at a press conference at Kuala Lumpur International Airport that some …
Read More »10 Vietnamese cuisine, specialties set new Asian records
Ten more Vietnamese culinary dishes and specialties have been recognized as new Asian records by the Asian Record Organization, pushing the number of Vietnamese items in such categories to 60 since 2012. Nominated by the Vietnam Records Organisation (VietKings), these freshly accredited records include the Saigon bread from Ho Chi …
Read More »Australian man denied entry to Philippines after slapping passenger on flight
An Australian tourist was denied entry to the Philippines after he was filmed causing a fracas and slapping a fellow passenger on a Scoot flight from Singapore to Manila. Video footage that has gone viral on social media showed the Australian man demanding drinks from cabin crew and insulting other …
Read More »Taiwan reports decline in Vietnamese visitors following stricter visa requirements
The number of Vietnamese visitors to Taiwan has witnessed a slight decline in recent months after visa rules for tourists from the country were tightened. The number of Vietnamese visiting Taiwan reached more than 37,000 in July and August each but the figure fell to 30,000 in September and 32,000 …
Read More »Com Nieu Sai Gon: A global symbol of Vietnamese cuisine
Com Nieu Sai Gon in HCMC is a 30-plus-year-old restaurant that promotes Vietnamese cuisine worldwide, blending traditional tastes with contemporary innovation, making it a popular destination for food enthusiasts. Vietnam is currently one of the most alluring travel destinations in Asia. One of the main things that draws visitors is …
Read More »Southeast Asia banks on aviation boom
Major airport expansion projects are taking off across Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, and a new airline is set to launch next year — all banking on an expected boom in air travel in Southeast Asia, fueled by Chinese and Indian tourists. But there are doubts about whether it will materialize …
Read More »China says visa-free travel policy has boosted tourism
China’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday its visa-free travel policy has produced a clear effect, making things easier for travelers. “Going forward, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to adjust visa policies to create more favorable conditions and further facilitate cross-border travel,” spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a press briefing …
Read More »Tourist dies after bungee jump at Macau Tower
A Japanese tourist was confirmed dead just hours after completing a bungee jump at Macau Tower last Sunday. The unnamed tourist began experiencing shortness of breath shortly after taking the 764 feet plunge from the tower at around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, HK1 news site reported. He was taken to …
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