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Tourist destinations not crowded as heat wave deters revelers

Tourist destinations not crowded as heat wave deters revelers

Tourist destinations across the country are not very crowded despite the long five-day holiday, with the sizzling heat discouraging outdoor travel.
Saigon restaurant recreates Mekong Delta flood experience

Saigon restaurant recreates Mekong Delta flood experience

A new restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City offers a unique dining experience where customers can wade in water while eating, with the floor designed to hold water pumped daily from a well.
South Korean media claims Kim is Vietnam's new football coach, but VFF cagey

South Korean media claims Kim is Vietnam's new football coach, but VFF cagey

Major South Korean newspapers reported Monday that Kim Sang-sik, who has won the K-League 1 twice as coach, will manage the Vietnamese national team.

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Saigonese suffer longest heat wave in 30 years

Saigonese suffer longest heat wave in 30 years

Residents of Ho Chi Minh City are enduring the longest heat wave in nearly 30 years, though temperatures have not yet reached historical highs.

Between Bangkok's mega highways, 'pocket parks' sprout

Between crumbling concrete blocks and sweeping tarmac highways, slivers of verdant "pocket parks" are sprouting in Thailand's capital Bangkok.

Tourist fined for urinating on Vung Tau beach

A man who urinated in the sea in Vung Tau has been fined VND200,000 (US$8) by local authorities.
Deforestation in Indonesia spiked last year, but resources analyst sees better overall trend

Deforestation in Indonesia spiked last year, but resources analyst sees better overall trend

From trees felled in protected national parks to massive swaths of jungle razed for palm oil and paper plantations, Indonesia had a 27% uptick in primary forest loss in 2023 from the previous year, according to a World Resources Institute analysis of deforestation data.
Two new sections on North-South expressway put into use

Two new sections on North-South expressway put into use

A ceremony was held on Sunday to inaugurate the Cam Lam-Vinh Hao Expressway running through three central provinces and open the Dien Chau-Bai Vot Expressway in the north-central region to traffic.
HCMC blessed with another day of clean air Monday

HCMC blessed with another day of clean air Monday

Ho Chi Minh City continues to see good air quality on Monday while Hanoi's level is not good for sensitive groups.
12,000 rehearse for 70th anniversary ceremony of Dien Bien Phu battle

12,000 rehearse for 70th anniversary ceremony of Dien Bien Phu battle

Around 12,000 people including military and police officers joined a rehearsal on Sunday for the parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu battle.

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Brew your own brew: Hanoi's self-service coffee experience

Brew your own brew: Hanoi's self-service coffee experience

In Hanoi, a hidden cafe offers a tranquil garden escape where customers can ditch the barista and become their own DIY coffee creators.

Sam Tang Lake: breathtaking views on a budget

Sam Tang Lake, nestled amidst the rolling hills two hours from Hanoi, offers a captivating landscape year-round.

Hanoi's most unique streets and what they have to offer

Quang An street was recently declared one of the "coolest streets in the world" by Time Out. The British Travel Magazine praised its cozy cafes, boutique shopping and global cuisine in particular.
Vietnamese tours to Northeast Asia bustle on first day of holiday

Vietnamese tours to Northeast Asia bustle on first day of holiday

Tours from Vietnam to South Korea, China, and Japan were fully booked from mid-April, bustling with the departures of thousands of travelers on Saturday, the first day of the five-day Reunification Day holiday.
Singapore's Crowne Plaza Changi named best airport hotel

Singapore's Crowne Plaza Changi named best airport hotel

Crowne Plaza Changi located at Terminal 3 of Changi Airport in Singapore was voted world’s best airport hotel via a passenger satisfaction survey by British air transport rating organization Skytrax.
Singapore cake looks exactly like a dish sponge

Singapore cake looks exactly like a dish sponge

One of Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport restaurants is featuring a limited edition lemon butter cake that looks exactly like dishwashing sponge, available in April only for $13.
Tourists to overcrowd beaches during long holiday

Tourists to overcrowd beaches during long holiday

With accommodations full of bookings, tourism destinations Vung Tau, Phan Thiet, Phu Quy and Nha Trang, all easily reached by road from HCMC, are expected to be overrun during the five-day holiday which began Saturday.

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Zendaya helps 'Challengers' net top spot in N.America box office

Zendaya helps 'Challengers' net top spot in N.America box office

MGM's tennis-based romance "Challengers" opened this weekend atop the North American box office, taking in an estimated $15 million behind positive reviews and the powerful net game of actor/singer Zendaya, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Hoiana Open Golf Tour 2024 raises $47,350 for poor, disabled children

Hoiana Open Golf Tournament 2024, hosted by Hoiana Resort & Golf, raised VND1.2 billion (US$47,350) to support underprivileged and disabled children in Quang Nam.

Vietnamese fans sing along with South Korean singer Kim Jae Joong during HCMC concert

Nearly 5,000 spectators sang the chorus of singer Kim Jae Joong’s song “I’ll Protect You” during his fan concert in Ho Chi Minh City Saturday.
Star K-pop producer causes online stir after lashing out at industry bosses

Star K-pop producer causes online stir after lashing out at industry bosses

The creative director behind the girl band NewJeans has found online fame after a tearful, profanity-laced news conference in which she slammed some of K-pop's most powerful executives as "middle-aged jerks."
Singer Hyoyeon of SNSD detained in Bali for unauthorized filming

Singer Hyoyeon of SNSD detained in Bali for unauthorized filming

Four South Korean celebrities, including Hyoyeon from the South Korean girl group SNSD, have been detained in Bali, Indonesia, for filming at the location without the required permits.
Intermittent fasting key to Chinese actress Liu Yifei’s 6 kg weight loss

Intermittent fasting key to Chinese actress Liu Yifei’s 6 kg weight loss

By integrating intermittent fasting with yoga and abdominal fat reduction exercises, actress Liu Yifei has effectively shed 6 kg, achieving a slim and healthy physique.
Hong Kong actress Carina Lau sells Shanghai villa for $9.4M

Hong Kong actress Carina Lau sells Shanghai villa for $9.4M

Actress Carina Lau, wife of the celebrated actor Tony Leung, disposed of her property in Shanghai for a total of HK$73.8 million (US$9.4 million).
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Some tourism activities are overrated 

Readers' Views

Saigon is hot because concrete takes over trees

Widespread concrete construction, lack of trees, and low humidity are the primary culprits behind the prolonged hot weather in Ho Chi Minh City, readers said.

We spend too much money eating out

Readers argue that eating out is not actually convenient and money-saving as many people would think.

When it comes to walking tour, HCMC should not be an option

British tour operator GuruWalk recently listed Hanoi, HCMC and Hoi An as Vietnam’s representatives among the world’s 100 best cities to discover on foot, but readers strongly disagreed.
 
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