A photo of two foreign men wearing only swimming trunks at Phuket International Airport has gone viral on social media, sparking public uproar from Thai netizens. In a post shared in Facebook group on Jan. 30, the men were caught sorting their suitcases at the luggage trolley stand with only …
Read More »Malaysia eyes to attract over 5 million Chinese tourists in 2024
Malaysia is actively developing a strategy to attract more than 5 million tourists from China this year. Ammar Abd Ghapar, director-general of the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia), said the strategy includes increasing flight frequencies from China and encouraging new airlines in the country to consider promoting Malaysia as …
Read More »Phu Quoc poised to become wedding destination of global billionaires
Indian billionaires have been hosting lavish weddings on Phu Quoc Island recently, boosting its global profile to the point that the island city may become a top super-rich wedding destination. From Jan. 19-23, Phu Quoc was chosen as the venue for the super wedding of a wealthy Indian couple. Although …
Read More »A weekend of art exhibitions and jazz in Hanoi
This weekend in Hanoi offers a diverse range of cultural experiences, from art exhibitions to jazz tributes, shared dining experiences and historical commemorations. Art exhibition “Becoming Alice: Through the Metal Tunnel” “Becoming Alice: Through the Metal Tunnel” is an art exhibition presenting artworks inspired by the world created by English …
Read More »How to make 12-hour Vu Dai braised fish for Tet
Vu Dai Village’s braised fish, a winter delicacy with vibrant color and robust flavor, features fermented crab paste and lime juice for a distinctive taste. Vu Dai Village’s braised fish in Ha Nam Province is a cherished specialty for reunions and festive occasions. The village often makes the dish in …
Read More »HCMC pilots use of electric cars to serve tourists
Ho Chi Minh City is planning to use some 200 electric cars to transport tourists around downtown. The city’s Department of Transport has submitted a pilot project of using electric cars to the municipal People’s Committee for consideration and approval. Under the project, each car can carry 5-14 passengers, with …
Read More »Skydiving tour promoter falls to death from Thailand building after parachute fail
A British base jumper, who promoted skydiving tours online, died after his parachute failed to open when he jumped off a 29-storey building in Thailand’s Pattaya on Saturday. He was identified as Nathy Odinson, U.K. online newspaper The Independent said. The police said they were informed about the accident at …
Read More »British daredevil falls to death from Thailand building after parachute fail
A British base jumper died after his parachute failed to open when he jumped off a 29-storey building in Thailand’s Pattaya on Saturday. He was identified as Nathy Odinson, U.K. online newspaper The Independent said, adding Facebook page has more than 10,000 followers. The police said they were informed about …
Read More »Travel firms, destinations gear up for Korean tourist inflow during Tet
As South Korea is forecast to be the largest source of foreign visitors to Vietnam during the Lunar New Year holidays, many travel companies and tourist attractions have launched new products to meet their demand. Data from online travel platform Agoda showed that Vietnam is one of the five most …
Read More »World’s largest cruise ship sets sail
The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, has set sail from Miami on its maiden voyage, carrying what amounted to the population of a small city. The ship, built over 900 days at a shipyard in Turku, Finland, is a monument to enormity, longer than the …
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