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Hai Phong’s summer, adorned with red phoenix flowers, is renowned for its coconut dessert drink, a refreshing beverage that helps beat the heat. The Hai Phong coconut drink stands out as a local specialty among many dessert drinks. The people of Hai Phong have a saying: “Just like rain seeping …

Vietnam and Cambodia are the only two Southeast Asian countries to break into a list of 10 friendliest destinations as voted by foreign tourists, Canadian magazine The Travel reported. “Politeness and respect are important parts of Vietnamese culture, so it makes sense that visitors find Vietnam to be a welcoming …

The first commercial flight by seaplane from Tuan Chau Island to Co To Island in the northern province of Quang Ninh was conducted on July 9, marking the first service of its kind connecting two islands in Vietnam. The flight, with eight tourists on board departed Tuan Chau port in …

Tourist boats in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay have for years been forbidden from entering each other’s territory, inconveniencing travelers. Pham Nhien, a tourist from Hanoi, said his family recently went on an overnight cruise tour in world heritage site Ha Long Bay. His family then asked the …

Three security officers at Miami International Airport in Florida, the U.S. have been detained for allegedly stealing from passengers during security screenings. According to the investigation, the trio were seen on surveillance video distracting passengers as they were being screened and stole money from their belongings, CBS News reported. Based …

A tour bus carrying 19 passengers collided with a car on the North-South Expressway in Malaysia on July 10, killing two people including an Indonesian tourist. The other victim was a 33-year-old bus driver, Channel News Asia reported. Five passengers have suffered serious injuries while 13 others sustained minor injuries. …

For nearly four decades, Thuan Yen restaurant at Co Dao Market in Hai Phong has delighted diners with its crab spring rolls, featuring a crispy crust and a delectable filling of crab meat. The main ingredient of crab spring rolls is the locally caught crabs from Hai Phong. Unlike traditional …

The Australian government has agreed to extend the validity of Indonesian business visas from three to five years in a bid to boost mutual travel. The decision came following a recent meeting between Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo, Nikkei Asia reported. Indonesians will also …

U.K. travel magazine Wanderlust has named Ha Long Bay, Hoi An ancient town and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in a list of 16 must-visit wonders in Southeast Asia. Around two hours to the east of Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, well known for thousands of limestone karst mountains rising out …

Authorities in the Chinese province of Sichuan are investigating a restaurant for offering a free meal to anyone who can eat 108 spicy wonton dumplings. The owner of the restaurant in Yibin City could face a fine of 10,000 yuan (US$1,400) if found violating the country’s anti-food waste law, CNN …