A family in Vinh Long Province in the Mekong Delta makes handmade noodles cut into different shapes, fresh every day. Family makes handmade noodles cut into different shapes Family makes handmade noodles cut into different shapes in Vietnam Footage shows a large mixer machine combining the dry ingredients. …
Read More »Hanoi among Asia’s most charming destinations: Microsoft Travel
The Microsoft Travel news website has listed Hanoi as one of the 10 “most charming destinations” for a romantic getaway in Asia. It called Vietnam’s capital “a fast-expanding metropolis in Southeast Asia.” “Hanoi is known for the various rivers, lakes, and mountains that run beside and around it. Scattered around …
Read More »China becomes Vietnam’s second biggest source of tourists
Chinese tourists have surpassed Americans to become the second biggest market for Vietnam’s tourism during January-May, after South Korea. Over 146,000 Chinese tourists arrived in Vietnam this month, up 23% from the previous month, according to a report by the General Statistics Office. Since China began reopening its border in …
Read More »Vietnam a top pick for Indian tourists as direct flights increase
Hotel and flight searches by Indian travelers to Vietnam surged nearly four-fold against pre-pandemic levels, with Vietnamese carriers racing to launch more direct flights to tap into the world’s most populous country. Data from online booking travel site Agoda showed searches for Vietnam by Indian tourists between January 2019 to …
Read More »Thailand says 1 million Chinese tourists visited from January to mid-May
Thailand received one million Chinese tourists between January and May 18, a government official said on Sunday, after China’s border reopening. The government expects the number of Chinese visitors to meet its target of 5 million this year, with spending of 446 billion baht (US$13.18 billion), government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri …
Read More »Vietnam hotpot culture boasts full-spectrum flavors
Vietnamese hotpots are more than just food. They are a way of sharing, bonding and celebrating among loved ones: be it friends, family, neighbors, or even coworkers. So let’s explore the variety and richness of these dishes. Lau ga la e – Chicken hotpot with e leaves Lau ga la …
Read More »Natural outdoor adventure abounds at Tien Cave
A journey to Tien Cave in Lao Cai offers tranquil camping surrounded by the captivating scenery of the remote northern province’s rugged and unspoiled mountainous landscape. The journey to Tien Cave in Coc Ly Commune, Bac Ha District, follows a miniature path resembling the flow of the Chay River. The …
Read More »Mangosteen chicken salad: secret to revenue of $4,000 per day
For nearly a month, a shop in Hanoi has sold over 400 servings of his mangosteen chicken salad daily, earning more than $4,000 each day. Mangosteen chicken salad: secret to revenue of $4,000 per day Mangosteen chicken salad: secret to surpassing revenue per ,000 per day
Read More »German tourist traipsing naked at Bali temple sent for psychiatric treatment
Authorities in Bali, Indonesia, arrested a German woman tourist on Friday and sent her for mental evaluation and treatment after she stripped naked and gatecrashed a sacred temple. Videos that have gone viral on social media showed Darja Tuschinski walk around dancers performing at the Saraswati Hindu temple in Ubud. …
Read More »Lawmakers set to vote on extending e-visa validity to three months
Legislators will vote next month on the bill that seeks to extend the validity of e-visas from 30 days to a maximum of three months and allow multiple entry. The Ministry of Public Security submitted the relevant amendments to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in …
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