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Le Van Son in HCMC sells nearly 100 grilled chickens every day, drawing curious customers who first thought he was selling clay balls.     Saigon chickens grilled under clay coating Beneath the clay: Saigon’s secret ballet of grilled chickens

Thailand welcomed 24,081,613 foreign tourists between Jan. 1 and Nov. 25, including 100,059 arrivals recorded in November alone, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced. Malaysians contributed the most to the total number of foreign arrivals with 3.66 million, followed by Chinese with 3.03 million, South Koreans with 1.43 …

Searches for Malaysia have surged on Chinese travel platforms after that country announced that Chinese visitors would be allowed 30-day visa-free entry from Dec. 1. After Sunday’s announcement, the number of searches on Qunar nearly doubled from the previous week, Global Times reported. On the app, there are direct flights …

As the Christmas atmosphere is coming, Saigon anticipates a weekend filled with cultural enchantment, from film festivals and musical concerts to art markets. The 6th Mons International Romantic Film Festival (FIFA Mons) Co-organized by the Wallonie-Bruxelles delegation to Vietnam, the upcoming 6th Mons International Romantic Film Festival aims to serve …

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 …