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Discover a fun and exciting weekend in Hanoi with a variety of events and activities, including art exhibitions, market fairs, and seafood delicacies. Exhibition “The Weight of Things” Matca Space for Photography will host an exhibition “The Weight of Things” by Eddie Ryan, a design educator and photographer from London …

Vietnam has surpassed several of its neighbors in attracting international tourists with the comeback of important markets, and insiders expect the race will get even smoother with new visa policies. Foreign visitors reached over 5.5 million during the January-June period, 69% of this year’s eight-million target. Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest …

The Indonesian resort haven of Bali will impose a 150,000 rupiah (US$10) tax on tourists entering the “Island of Gods” from next year to preserve its culture, officials said on Wednesday. Tourist-dependent Bali attracts millions of foreign visitors annually and the beach-dotted island is trying to capitalize on its popularity …

A hotel each in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc have been voted among the world’s 100 most favorite by readers of U.S. magazine Travel+Leisure. Capella Hanoi, which opened in 2021 amid the Covid pandemic, ranks 18th in the list. Situated on Le Phung Hieu Street in Hanoi’s …

Following a visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last month, a banh mi shop serving traditional pate-filled sandwiches in Hanoi has been bustling with locals and tourists alike.     Pate power: The Hanoi banh mi shop that served Australian PM Pate power: The Hanoi banh mi shop that …

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology are probing the alleged leak of data on 9 million visas for foreign nationals entering Indonesia. The move came after a hacker was suspected of trading the data that contained foreign visas to enter Indonesia issued by the Directorate of General Immigration of …

Immigration officers at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport have arrested a Singaporean man for stealing 100,000 baht (US$2,900) from a German tourist at a hotel. The arrest was made after officers received a complaint from a hotel employee in Pattaya, Thailand, on Monday, saying the Singaporean stole cash worth 100,000 …

Budget carrier Vietjet Air plans to gradually increase the frequency of its round-trip flights between HCMC and Australian cities to 17 per week in a bid to meet high travel demand during the peak season. On a weekly basis, there will be seven flights connecting the southern Vietnamese metropolis to …

Under a scorching sun, visitors to Thailand’s renowned Temple of Dawn cool down by tasting an elaborately-shaped ice cream depicting intricate patterns inspired by the tiles of the pagoda. “It’s different and pretty,” said Thai resident Doungkamon Koedthong, 29, holding up the ice cream against the backdrop of the temple, …

Young Vietnamese music producer Masew, who achieved a record-breaking one billion views on YouTube, has released a new video to promote the country’s tourism. Entitled “Vietnam My Home”, the video features a harmonious blend of traditional and modern music with an electric melody that is complemented by traditional Vietnamese instruments. …