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National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines launched a direct route linking Da Nang international airport to Bangkok-based Don Mueang international airport on Wednesday. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh said the new route will create favorable conditions for Thai tourists to fly directly from Bangkok …

A 38-year-old passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight in the U.S. was detained after opening an emergency exit door and climbing onto the wing. The plane was preparing for takeoff last Sunday at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport when the incident took place, the Jefferson Parish sheriff’s office …

Experience the flavors of Saigon through a bread with combo pan (banh mi chao) recipe, where succulent beef is marinated, paired with black pepper sauce, and complemented by an array of toppings. This recipe serves about 3 to 4 people, takes approximately 45 minutes to prepare, and provides around 2,890 …

Vietnam received 1.23 million foreign visitors in November, the highest monthly number since it reopened its borders after Covid in March last year. The number of arrivals so far this year has topped 11.2 million, far higher than the full-year target of eight million, according to the Vietnam National Administration …

A survey on Chinese social media platform Weibo revealed 85% of 54,000 Chinese people would not travel to ASEAN countries for fears of safety following the release of a Chinese action movie. The crime action film “No More Bets,” which has topped the Chinese box office since its release in …

Luscious greens, egg-yolk yellows and delicate oranges flickered across waterways in the Thai capital Bangkok, as virtual projections of the Loy Krathong festival’s traditional offerings reduced waste at the popular event. The annual festival, celebrated on Monday, sees millions ask forgiveness from the river goddess Khongkha by releasing colorful floats …

A total of 20 passengers were left behind at Carcassonne airport in France as a plane of Ireland’s budget airline Ryanair took off for Brussels, with security delays blamed for the incident. The passengers say they arrived on time for the flight which took off at 3:10 p.m. on Nov. …

A new luxury hotel in Singapore where guest rooms have been refurbished from decommissioned public buses will open from Dec. 1, with rates starting at S$398 (US$300). Covering 8,600 square meters in Changi Village, the Bus Collective will be Southeast Asia’s first luxury hotel made from retired buses, CNBC reported. …

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a ministerial regulation that extends the opening hours of night clubs and entertainment venues in a bid to draw in more tourists, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday. Entertainment venues, clubs and karaoke bars in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattya, Chiang Mai and Samui, popular tourist destinations, will …

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort dazzles these days with twinkling Christmas decoration, beckoning guests to indulge in a culinary journey with vibrant celebrations. With the scent of freshly baked treats lingering in the air and the melodies of Christmas carols setting the tone, guests can dive into a holistic …