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Even on a weekday, there’s a queue at Tokyo’s vegan Izakaya Masaka, including many tourists eager to try meat-free versions of Japanese classics like fried chicken and juicy dumplings. While millions of visitors have happily savoured Japan’s fish- and meat-heavy cuisine, options for vegetarians and vegans are harder to find. …

The Canadian government on Tuesday announced the addition of 13 countries, including Thailand and the Philippines, in its list of visa-free travel in an effort to boost tourism. In addition to the two Southeast Asian countries, the list also included Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Costa Rica, Morocco, Panama, St. Kitts …

French food guide Michelin honored 103 Vietnamese restaurants on Tuesday for the first time, with 20 pho stalls but no banh mi eateries on the list, raising eyebrows among food lovers. Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, told VnExpress there is “no bias” for pho over banh mi. …

Tourists visiting Co To Island of northeastern Quang Ninh Province have been urged not to bring plastic bags as it aims to build a sustainable, green tourism environment. In order to protect the island, from September 1, 2022, the People’s Committee of Co To island district piloted regulations that tourists …

Located on the southern side of Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam, Sunset Town has been capturing the hearts of global travelers. Phu Quoc, located in the Gulf of Thailand and southwest of mainland Vietnam, was once a remote and rather sleepy fishing island. Blessed with pristine beaches and year-round …

The Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office was ranked second in the list of the 11 most beautiful post offices around the world, which was announced by U.S. magazine Architectural Digest. According to the magazine, the yellow façade and green shutters of the post office have turned the building …

Vietnam’s popular sour fish soup, locally known as canh chua ca, has been recognized among the top 10 best rated fish soups in the world by international food magazine TasteAtlas. Sour fish soup is a common name for a number of Vietnam’s specific fish soups that feature a harmonious combination …

Four restaurants in Hanoi and HCMC have received Vietnam’s first-ever Michelin stars, the renowned French food guide has announced. Hanoi’s Hibana by Koki, Gia and Tam Vi received one star each at a ceremony on Tuesday night. The Anan Saigon restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City was also granted a …

The waters of UNESCO heritage site and tourist attraction Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam is no longer filled with trash and styrofoam buoys following a months-long cleanup campaign. Do Tien Thanh, an environmental sanitation official at the Ha Long Bay Management Board, boarded a boat on Monday to check …

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Thuy’s banh mi shop in Hanoi over the weekend has ignited interest as customers flock to taste “the prime minister’s banh mi.” The day after Australian PM Albanese savored banh mi and draft beer in Hanoi’s Old Quarter during his official visit on …