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Among the World Travel Awards picked up this year by Vietnam’s tourism sector, the Red River Delta province of Ha Nam, for the first time, was honored as “World’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination 2023.” To wear the crown, Ha Nam overcame strong nominees such as George Town, Malaysia; Gjirokastër, Albania; …

A Cebu Pacific Air flight from the Philippine capital Manila carrying 177 passengers landed at Da Nang International Airport Thursday, marking the first service between the two cities. The carrier said it deploys A320NEO aircraft for the thrice weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Tran Chi Cuong, vice chairman …

A Korean Cultural Day is slated for Saturday in the ancient city of Hoi An, a UNESCO heritage site in the central province of Quang Nam. The event will be jointly organized by the city People’s Committee, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the Korean Cultural Center …

The Songkran festival of Thailand has been formally recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The official announcement was made at the Intergovernmental Committee meeting for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Botswana on Dec. 6. According to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, …

Indonesia is considering granting visa-free entry to nationals of 20 countries, including the United States, China, Australia, India, South Korea, Germany, Britain and France, to boost its tourism and economy, its tourism minister said on Thursday. The government will finalize the list of countries included in the provision within one …

Experience the coziness of a simple and delicious homemade meal with our easy-to-follow recipe for sticky rice and braised pork, offering both warmth and flavor in every bite. This recipe serves about 6 to 8 people, takes approximately an hour to prepare, and provides around 4,700 calories in total. Ingredients: …

Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort has bolstered its position as the accommodation choice for Korean Air crew on their direct flights to Phu Quoc. The resort welcomed Korean Air crew on the airline’s first direct flight back to Phu Quoc after the pandemic on Oct. 30. To further strengthen its …

Ten more Vietnamese culinary dishes and specialties have been recognized as new Asian records by the Asian Record Organization, pushing the number of Vietnamese items in such categories to 60 since 2012. Nominated by the Vietnam Records Organisation (VietKings), these freshly accredited records include the Saigon bread from Ho Chi …

Sam Altman, the American chief executive of OpenAI, has revealed that he loves Vietnam’s banh mi, and it has become a regular part of his meals. “I love banh mi, Vietnamese-style sandwich filled with meat,” he said during an online conversation with CEO of VinAI Bui Hai Hung at AI …

The Grand Ho Tram’s new brand identity Quan Vui focuses on dynamism, freedom, and fun experiences, aiming to redefine leisure and solidify its position as a destination for joy. The Grand Ho Tram, one of the leading integrated complexes in the southern region renowned for its quality in hospitality and …