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Thailand hopes to boost its tourism revenue to between 600 billion-700 billion baht ($16 billion-$19 billion) by year-end, by targeting high-spending groups like Indian wedding parties and honeymooners, a senior tourism official said. Famous for its white-sand beaches and nightlife, Thailand hopes to tap into “pent-up demand” from the multi-billion …

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has granted amnesty to 2,434 prisoners on the occasion of the National Day holiday. Inmates amnestied are those that have served at least half of their prison terms or 15 years. Inmates must also finish paid compensation as regulated by the court. However, inmates that paid …

Several areas of Vietnam should expect rain during the National Day holiday from Sep. 1 to 4. On the first two days of the holiday, northern Vietnam would see occasional rain, while mountainous regions will experience rain at dusk on Sep. 3, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. …